The NA leader expressed his confidence that in 2026, journalists will continue to uphold their responsibility, report objectively and from multiple perspectives, accompany the NA in conveying its activities promptly and comprehensively, and identify shortcomings in law-making and legal enforcement to help people-elected agencies operate more effectively and efficiently.

Ahead of the nationwide ceremonies, ministerial-level leaders, local authorities and project heads have been instructed by the Prime Minister to ensure all necessary conditions for the events to be conducted in a solemn, effective, economical and safe manner.

Receiving Lao foreign minister in Hà Nội on Thursday, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính proposed that the two sides further strengthen economic connectivity, coordinate closely and share development experience for the tangible benefit of the two peoples.

State President Lương Cường urged the Presidential Office to modernise its working methods, reinforce administrative discipline, and accelerate digitalisation. He stressed that internal procedures must be clearly defined by responsibilities, timelines, and coordination effectiveness.

National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn reaffirmed and highly valued the comprehensive and increasingly in-depth development of Việt Nam–Laos cooperation across all fields.

Senior Lieutenant General Hoàng Xuân Chiến said that in 2026 the Department of Foreign Relations under the Ministry of National Defence must embrace new thinking suited to a new term and a new era, while prioritising the development of defence diplomatic capacity.

The two prime ministers agreed to continue prioritising the upgrading of the Việt Nam–Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) network to a second-generation model that is greener, smarter and more inclusive.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) held a conference in Hanoi on December 18 to review human rights affairs in 2025 and outline priorities for 2026, reaffirming Vietnam’s strong political commitment to promoting and protecting human rights in line with the Constitution, domestic laws and international obligations.

Venezuelan Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Tatiana Pugh affirmed that over more than three decades, the bilateral solidarity, friendship, and cooperation have grown deeper despite complex and unpredictable global and regional developments

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 17 signed an urgent dispatch detailing key tasks to drive economic growth.

The US Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on December 17 concluded a four-year partnership to strengthen child justice in Vietnam.

The Việt Nam Fatherland Front praised the motto of “Respecting God – Loving the Nation” and “Living the Gospel in the heart of the nation” upheld by Catholic and Protestant communities

The move is necessary to build a modern, elite and highly capable People’s Army, improve overall combat strength, maintain combat readiness and adapt training to new operational conditions.

With a strong foundation of political trust and increasingly intertwined interests, the two countries have ample scope to expand cooperation and make positive contributions to peace, stability and sustainable development in the region and the world.

A Vietnamese diplomat underlined the importance of promptly and effectively sharing information, intelligence, and evidence – including digital evidence – to support the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of online scams and related crimes.

The International Labor Organization (ILO) Vietnam, in coordination with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Vietnam, held an event on December 17 in Hanoi to mark the 25^th anniversary of Vietnam’s ratification of ILO Convention No. 182 on the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor.

The International Labor Organization (ILO) Vietnam, in coordination with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Vietnam, held an event on December 17 in Hanoi to mark the 25^th anniversary of Vietnam’s ratification of ILO Convention No. 182 on the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor.

Improving institutions and laws is crucial for creating a favorable legal framework to drive national development in line with the objectives set out in the documents for the 14th National Party Congress, said Party leader To Lam.

The Government leader has underlined that there is no justification for further delays in rebuilding or repairing homes for people affected by natural disasters.

Vietnam aims to develop a safe, humane, and trustworthy Internet that serves socio-economic development, with trust as the foundation, innovation as the driving force, and institutions as the pillar.