The Party chief suggested Bắc Ninh invest in expansive urban developments, tourism, and entertainment complexes.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính called for more high-level exchanges to cement political trust, pushing both countries to leverage the EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and EU-Việt Nam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) to lift trade and investment.

Both sides called for greater efforts from ministries and sectors to expand the framework for bilateral joint work, remove trade barriers, and facilitate investment projects by businesses from both nations.

The visits are made at the invitations of Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, and WEF Founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab.

PM Phạm Minh Chính expressed his hope that the Russian side will help Việt Nam in training personnel and maximising its potential, transfer technology, and share management expertise in nuclear power.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính urged continued review and reports to be forwarded to relevant authorities.

The five-year MOU establishes a partnership on labour migration within the respective jurisdictions of both parties, adhering to their current laws, procedures, and resources, while respecting international norms and standards.

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm has recommended that the Government allocate at least 3 per cent of the national budget to this mission in 2025, and progressively increase the expenditure on science and technology to 2 per cent of GDP over the next five years.

According to the Government leader, science, technology, innovation and digital transformation play a crucial role as a driving force to accelerate Việt Nam's breakthroughs and sustainable development.

The Party Central Committee (PCC) is expected to hold a meeting on January 23-24 to discuss apparatus streamlining, while the National Assembly (NA) is scheduled to convene between February 12-17.

Parliament leader acknowledged that the legal system still has significant limitations, leading to ineffective mechanisms in some areas. Investment and financial mechanisms for science, technology, and innovation are not yet fully conducive to attracting investment from society.

Lưu Bình Nhưỡng was implicated in misusing his status as a National Assembly Deputy to influence government bodies in favour of businesses and individuals, receiving significant monetary benefits.

President Lương Cường expressed Việt Nam's enduring gratitude for Mongolia’s support during the national struggle for independence in the past as well as the development efforts nowadays, noting Mongolia’s recognition of Việt Nam as its “third neighbour” and primary partner in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam continues to solidify its position as one of the world's leading exporters of agro-forestry-fishery products, achieving an export turnover of USD 62.4 billion in 2024, an 18.5 percent increase compared to 2023.

Coming into force on February 1, the new Law on Electricity contains revised provisions on power development master plans, investment in construction of power projects and development of renewable and new energies, which is expected to contribute to achieving the country’s growth and national energy security goals.

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm affirmed that Việt Nam always attaches importance to and prioritises strengthening and enhancing the special solidarity between Việt Nam and Laos, considering it a strategic task of vital significance for the development of each country.

Noting that Hậu Giang is on the right track when prioritising the development of industry and handicrafts, he advised the province to double or even triple its workforce to achieve a breakthrough in development.

The Vietnamese and Cuban ambassadors agreed to further strengthen cooperation between their delegations in New York, and coordinate to promote multilateralism, uphold international law and the UN Charter, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries.

Chairing the ninth meeting of the Government Steering Committee for reviewing the implementation of Resolution 18-NQ/TW of the 12th Party Central Committee, which seeks to streamline the political system for greater efficiency and effectiveness on January 11, PM Chính, who is head of the committee, stressed the need to effectively conduct ideological work and ensure appropriate regimes and policies for those affected by the restructuring to maintain solidarity and unity within agencies.

In a recent interview granted to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Moscow, Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Đặng Minh Khôi highlighted the significance of the Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin's official visit to Việt Nam from January 14-15.