The ground-breaking and inauguration ceremonies for projects celebrating the 14th National Party Congress are scheduled to take place on the morning of December 19, marking the 79th anniversary of National Resistance Day (December 19, 1946-2025), in a hybrid format across 79 venues.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said that the ceremony, covering 234 projects, worth VNĐ3.4 quadrillion ($129.1 billion), is a highly significant event to mark the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress and the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Việt Nam.

Cook Islands are committed to nurturing and deepening bilateral cooperation in areas of shared interest, contributing to peace, stability and sustainable, prosperous development.

Former food safety officials face prosecution over an alleged bribery scheme exploiting regulatory loopholes in health supplement approvals, investigators say.

Priority will be given to the quality and qualifications of candidates rather than quotas.

President Hồ Chí Minh and Việt Nam have always served as revolutionary role models for Uruguayan communists, representing heroism, dignity, steadfast revolutionary spirit and, above all, the value of solidarity.

As of December 14, the Ministry of Construction had compiled a list of 237 projects across 34 provinces and cities eligible for ground-breaking, inauguration and technical opening.

PM Phạm Minh Chính described the National Boundary Commission as an “unsung soldier” on the diplomatic, legal and practical frontlines, playing a critical role in safeguarding national sovereignty while strengthening friendly relations with neighbouring countries.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Monday sent a message of sympathy to his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese over a shooting that occurred on December 14 at Bondi beach in Sydney, New South Wales, resulting in multiple civilian casualties.

Responding to Hưng Yên voters’ recommendations, Party General Secretary Tô Lâm affirmed the consistent principle of placing people at the centre, safeguarding their legitimate rights and interests, and ensuring that all policies and decisions serve the people.

The two ministers agreed to further step up cooperation in key areas such as trade and investment, digital transformation, agriculture, and maritime and ocean cooperation. The Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs affirmed her country’s support for Việt Nam’s efforts in combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

The NA Standing Committee adopted a resolution on the first adjustment to the structure, composition, and number of candidates nominated for the 16th NA, and approved a plan to supervise and inspect the election.

Both sides underscored the importance of effectively utilising existing bilateral cooperation mechanisms, notably the Việt Nam–Philippines Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation, as a practical contribution to celebrations of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026.

Results of the 2025 survey show that Việt Nam has climbed 12 places since 2021, rising from 60th to 48th globally. Over the past five years, the country has recorded progress in six out of seven CGGI pillars, making it one of Asia’s most notable governance reformers.

Highlighting key positive aspects of the preparation process so far, the top legislator pointed to the strong, coordinated engagement of agencies from the central to local levels, swift yet methodical progress, particularly in finalizing documents, developing organizational plans and drafting resolutions on electoral units.

Highlighting key positive aspects of the preparation process so far, the top legislator pointed to the strong, coordinated engagement of agencies from the central to local levels, swift yet methodical progress, particularly in finalising documents, developing organisational plans and drafting resolutions on electoral units.

During the recent floods alone, the public security force mobilised more than 700,000 officers, soldiers and grassroots security personnel, along with vehicles and equipment, to take part in disaster prevention and control as well as search and rescue operations.

The city’s GRDP growth continued to maintain double-digit momentum, estimated at 11.81 per cent in 2025, ranking second nationwide after Quảng Ninh Province at 11.89 per cent.

A Vietnamese navy frigate has departed South Korea after a four-day port call that included professional exchanges and joint activities to strengthen naval cooperation.

An Giang province hosted a conference on December 12 to review and monitor legal aid activities under two national target programs: the national target program on building a new-style countryside and the national target program on socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas for the 2021-25 period.