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.

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.

A new directive from the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat urges agencies at all levels to reduce paperwork and meetings while accelerating digital transformation to modernize governance.

A new directive from the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat urges agencies at all levels to reduce paperwork and meetings while accelerating digital transformation to modernise governance.

The two foreign ministers reaffirmed their commitment to boosting trade, advancing green and digital cooperation, and maintaining regional peace under the ASEAN framework.

After inspecting the construction site, PM Phạm Minh Chính had a working session with representatives of ministries, sectors, and units to review tasks for the project following Party General Secretary Tô Lâm’s directions a month ago.

Lieutenant Colonel Chu Văn Hùng, deputy political officer of Ship 09, added that alongside the exercise mission, the unit also conducted training to improve proficiency in operating and utilising weapons and technical equipment, as well as enhancing endurance for long deployments and operations at sea.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung emphasised that the two countries’ similarities in culture and religion, especially Buddhism, as well as their common views on regional and international issues, constitute an important foundation and strong bond strengthening the friendship between the two peoples.

TechFest Vietnam 2025, held from December 12 to 14, is expected to attract more than 60,000 participants both in person and online, with the participation of over 20 corporations, 50 investment funds, more than 100 supporting organisations and incubators.

Several voters called on the Government to study and submit to the NA an early adjustment to raise the base salary in 2026. Other concerns raised included the upgrading of transport infrastructure, planning work, and social insurance policies.

Addressing the event linking with all 34 provinces and centrally-run cities, PM Chính praised the justice sector and its units across ministries and local authorities for their dedication and achievements, which, he said, have supported socio-economic development, national defence, security, social safety and order.

The PM also ordered the vigorous and effective implementation of the “Quang Trung Campaign”, with the goal of completing repairs to severely damaged houses by December 31 this year, and rebuilding or resettling all households whose homes were destroyed or swept away no later than January 31, 2026.