The draft resolution streamlines urban classification around three key areas - role and socio-economic conditions, urbanization level, and infrastructure development. It also integrates green, smart, climate-resilient, and digital transformation requirements, while promoting decentralization in urban management.

PM Phạm Minh Chính gave high praise to the Ministry of National Defence for its outstanding performance, especially in developing the defence industry and equipping the armed forces with weapons and other technology in a drive towards modernisation.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee reviewed the legislature’s report on people's aspiration work for October and November during the 52nd session in Hanoi on December 24.

The event is among a series of activities marking the Việt Nam–Cuba Friendship Year 2025, in celebration of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations (December 2, 1960 – 2025).

Việt Nam’s drive to reorganise and streamline its political system has played a key role in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of governance over the past year.

National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn has certified new resolutions piloting special mechanisms to accelerate major projects in Hà Nội and spur development in Đà Nẵng and Hồ Chí Minh City.

The apparatus streamlining, severe impacts of natural disasters, and the signing of the Hanoi Convention are among outstanding issues that have shaped Vietnam in 2025.

The US's imposition of reciprocal tariffs, the Thailand – Cambodia border conflict, and the AI race are among the 10 prominent international events in 2025 as selected by the Vietnam News Agency.

The 15th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee was held in Hanoi from December 22 to 23. The Party Central Committee agreed to adopt the report of the 13th Party Central Committee to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress on personnel for the 14th Party Central Committee.

Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Việt Nam People’s Army (VPA) Sen Lt Gen Phùng Sĩ Tấn praised the exchange of defence and military delegations at all levels between Việt Nam and Cambodia.

Vietnamese foreign minister Lê Hoài Trung called for leveraging the pioneering and coordinating role of the two foreign ministries to ensure that the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership advances substantively and effectively, commensurate with the stature of the new relationship framework.

During the past week, authorities inspected 3,659 fishing vessels departing ports and 2,551 returning, tracking 9,550 tonnes of seafood landed through the electronic catch documentation and traceability system (eCDT).

The Central Steering Committee for People’s Air Defence is tasked with advising and assisting the Government in organising, directing, and administering people’s air defence activities nationwide.

The final plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee was held in Hà Nội from December 22 to 23.

The aid package is channelled through the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in Việt Nam to support affected localities.

The exhibition holds practical significance, offering a systematic and vivid overview of Vietnam’s cultural heritage.

As small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) account for a large proportion of the economy, improving the effectiveness of legal support is identified as one of the key solutions for Son La province to create a favorable, equitable and sustainable investment and business environment.

This was the final meeting of the current Party Central Committee tenure before the 14th National Party Congress slated for January 2026. 

Under the resolution, Việt Nam will have a total of 182 constituencies for the election of deputies to the 16th NA.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Thị Thu Hằng has stressed the leading role of communication and culture in preparations for APEC Việt Nam 2027, as Việt Nam begins its roadmap for hosting the forum for the third time.