Reports presented on Monday at a Government meeting about nuclear power projects showed that institutional frameworks have been largely completed, while land clearance and worker training have been initiated.
Party General Secretary Tô Lâm and Lao leader Thongloun Sisoulith reaffirmed the special Việt Nam–Laos bond, agreeing to deepen strategic connectivity and cooperation as bilateral ties enter a new development phase.
The visit will be made at the invitation of Vietnamese State President Lương Cường.
Public security minister Lương Tam Quang called for enhanced cooperation to further build the public security forces of the two countries into increasingly regular, elite and professional forces, achieving practical results.
The ceremony was held with the highest protocol reserved for a head of state.
The visit underscores the exceptionally high level of political trust between the two Parties and States, as well as among their top leaders.
State budget revenue in 2026 is targeted to rise by at least 10 per cent compared with the 2025 estimate. Tax and fee reductions and land rental support will be extended to assist people and businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
In the time ahead, five strategic breakthroughs must be implemented in digital data, guided by the principles of decisive action, results as the ultimate measure, and synchronised implementation.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and other Vietnamese leaders have sent their condolences and deepest sympathies to the Government of South Korea and the family of the late former PM Lee Hae Chan.
The three strategic breakthroughs identified at the 13th Party Congress remain vital for the 2021–2030 period. As Việt Nam enters the 14th Party Congress term, they must be implemented more drastically, swiftly and thoroughly, as decisive levers for breakthrough development.
They expressed confidence in Việt Nam's continuous development under the leadership of the Communist Party of Việt Nam and the General Secretary.
General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse will pay a two-day state visit to Việt Nam, starting January 26.
Top legislator Trần Thanh Mẫn was in HCM city on Sunday to extend Tết (Lunar New Year) wishes to prominent figures who contributed to Việt Nam and its revolutionary cause.
Party General Secretary Tô Lâm underscored that, in the context of profound and rapid changes in the international and regional environment, foreign affairs and international integration have been identified – alongside national defence and security – as a “key and permanent task” of the Party and the State.
The goal for 2030 is to transform Việt Nam into a country with modern industry and upper-middle income status. This requires the economy to sustain average annual growth of 10 per cent or higher over many consecutive years - an unprecedented breakthrough pace, yet an entirely feasible target if all resources are fully mobilised and effectively utilised.
The 14th National Party Congress not only underscores discipline, innovation and decisive action, but also highlights people-centred decisions that will help Việt Nam develop more strongly, rise higher and go further in the time ahead.
Foreign leaders expressed the belief that General Secretary Tô Lâm’s experience and leadership will make great contributions to drive Việt Nam's socio-economic development.
The Russian leader described the 14th National Party Congress as an important political event that determined the directions, set major goals, and adopted important decisions, tasks, and measures so that Việt Nam can secure fast and sustainable development in the new era and become a high-income developed country by 2045.