Việt Nam’s position as a top priority in China’s neighbourhood diplomacy, but also resulted in the signing of a record 45 cooperation documents.

The plan encourages the establishment of effective cross-agency coordination in the thematic inspection process, aiming for a unified and cohesive approach among Party inspection agencies, law enforcement, judicial bodies and other relevant authorities, based on their specific functions and mandates.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has affirmed that diplomacy and international integration have been carried out comprehensively, flexibly and effectively, contributing significantly to these achievements and further elevating Vietnam’s international standing.

Party building tasks must be implemented comprehensively in political, ideological, ethical, organisational and personnel aspects, with continued Party rectification.

The Vietnamese NA appreciates the IPU Secretary General’s attention and support, which have contributed significantly to the success of major IPU events hosted by the legislature, most recently the 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians in Hà Nội in 2023.

State President Lương Cường stressed the importance of further strengthening political trust, stepping up delegation exchanges and high-level contacts, and closely coordinating in defence and security cooperation.

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm stressed the need to ensure that 100 per cent of eligible fully online public services are implemented, maximising convenience for citizens and businesses.

Maintaining security and public order must be regarded as a particularly important, urgent, regular and long-term political task, placed under the Party’s direct, absolute and comprehensive leadership and the State’s management and administration, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said.

The year 2025 closed on a positive note, with Vietnam’s international prestige rising, bilateral and multilateral relations strengthened, and its role in global forums increasingly prominent.

The PM stressed the close integration of socio-economic development with defense and security from the grassroots level under the unified leadership of local Party committee and administration leaders and coordinated inter-agency action.

Vietnam’s tourism industry has continued to shine at prestigious international awards. At the World Travel Awards 2025 - often dubbed the “Oscars of global tourism” - Vietnam was honored in 16 top-tier global categories.

Dung stressed that freedom of expression is an important value, but it must go hand in hand with responsibility, objectivity and a constructive spirit. Contributed ideas aimed at improving the country deserve appreciation, while extreme, ill-intentioned or hostile views do not reflect the shared aspiration to build and develop the nation.

International arrivals to Vietnam reached 19.15 million in January-November 2025, up 20.9 percent year-on-year. In November alone, the country welcomed nearly 1.98 million visitors - the highest monthly figure ever recorded.

In the period 2026-2035, the scheme will annually recruit 2,000-2,500 college and university students to serve socio-economic development in ethnic and mountainous regions.

The two-tier local government model goes beyond administrative restructuring, offering HCM City an opportunity to reaffirm its role as the nation’s economic engine. 

The meeting devoted significant time to voter feedback, particularly regarding the implementation of Politburo Resolution 71 on breakthrough development in education and training, and Resolution 72 on measures to better protect and improve public health.

During the meeting, the Government leader emphasised that healthcare and education are two key pillars directly related to the well-being of every citizen and the country’s aspiration to move toward prosperity, civilisation and sustainable development.

The development of Đất Mũi Commune, and particularly Hòn Khoai Island, holds special significance for socio-economic development and national defence and security, not only for Cà Mau Province and the Mekong Delta but also for the country as a whole, according to Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính. 

During the 34th annual meeting between Vietnamese and Lao border delegations in Vientiane, the two sides conducted a year-end review of border management work, proposing practical solutions to further improve its effectiveness in the new context.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Phạm Thu Hằng said Việt Nam supports the agreement and hopes it will contribute to long-term regional stability.