As much of the world was still expanding the franchise after World War II, Việt Nam adopted universal suffrage nationwide in its first election, setting a broad legal framework for representation and state authority.
The nation’s first general election to form the National Assembly (NA) of the Democratic Republic of Việt Nam was successfully held, with Hồ Chí Minh playing a pivotal role, particularly through his issuance of electoral decrees of immense significance and enduring relevance.
The Việt Nam Coast Guard Region No. 3 Command on January 5 held a workshop to gather feedback on the proposed format for piloting the regional finals of the “I Love My Homeland’s Seas and Islands” contest.
PM Phạm Minh Chính emphasised that Việt Nam deeply values its long-standing friendship with Russia and is committed to strengthening it.
These 13 laws will become operative in 2026.
Among the defendants are two former directors of the Vietnam Food Safety Authority, including Nguyễn Thanh Phong and Trần Việt Nga, along with two former deputy directors, Nguyễn Hùng Long and Đỗ Hữu Tuấn, and 30 subordinate officials.
At a ceremony in Hà Nội marking six decades of the Party’s internal affairs system, top leadership reiterated the role of anti-corruption and oversight institutions in shaping governance as economic, social and security pressures intensify.
The regulations are defined in the Government’s Decree 363/2025, governing policies to attract and utilise talent for the Việt Nam People's Army, effective from last Wednesday.
Implementing the Politburo’s Resolution No. 66-NQ/TW on renewing law building and enforcement to meet the country’s needs in the new era, the NA in 2025 continued to push ahead with changes in legislative thinking and processes.
The Cinema Department of Vietnam has required Netflix to immediately remove the film “Shine on me” from its website and app within 24 hours from 9 p.m. on January 3, 2026, and to submit a report on the removal to the department by 10 p.m. on January 4.
Meanwhile, Vietnamese nationals currently in Venezuela are urged to leave dangerous areas, closely monitor developments, and strictly comply with local authorities’ regulations on movement.
Việt Nam remains a reliable partner and a stable rice supplier for the Philippines, said Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Vũ Trung Mỹ confirmed on Saturday that as of now, all Vietnamese citizens in Venezuela are safe.
Vietnamese airlines have confirmed that their international operations remain unaffected by the nationwide state of emergency declared in Venezuela following overnight explosions, as none operate flights to or through the country’s airspace.
Việt Nam has expressed its condolences to Switzerland following a deadly fire in the canton of Valais, with State President Lương Cường sending a message of sympathy to Swiss President Guy Parmelin.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on January 2 signed Dispatch No. 02/CĐ-TTg on further strengthening and improving the effectiveness of management and accelerating the completion of investment and construction projects in celebration of the 14th National Party Congress.
Việt Nam's engagement at the United Nations in 2025 continued to advance the “Việt Nam story” at the UN: a Việt Nam that is proactive, responsible, a trusted partner, and an active member of the international community.
Phan Kiên Cường, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Consultant Centre for Development of Economy and Trade (VICENDETI), said that the creation of dialogue platforms for overseas Vietnamese is a vivid manifestation of the great national unity policy in a new context.
