Politics New impetus for deeper Vietnam–Australia ties Party General Secretary and State President To Lam's state visit comes as the Vietnam-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is booming. Leaders expect it will inject new momentum, making ties deeper, more substantive and more effective. 08/08/2026 17:54 | Vietnam Law Vietnam to remain active player in shaping ASEAN’s future: minister 08/08/2026 17:49 | Vietnam Law National Assembly reviews bill on WMD non-proliferation 08/08/2026 17:45 | Vietnam Law Economic police asked to reinforce core role in combat against corruption, economic crimes 08/08/2026 14:47 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam Law | 12/28/2023 09:50 Top legislator lauds contributions by press agencies to NA’s achievements National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue asked press agencies to continue promoting their role as a bridge between the legislature and people and voters nationwide while chairing a meeting in Hanoi on December 27. 2 Vietnam Law | 12/28/2023 09:47 More efforts needed to untangle knots for businesses: Deputy PM Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai on December 27 asked the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to effectively put in place issued policies and those expected to be adopted in order to untangle knots facing businesses, control inflation, and spur socio-economic recovery and development, thus achieving the targets set for 2024. 3 Vietnam news | 12/28/2023 09:35 PM Chính urges proactive approach on public security The global and regional situation in 2024 is predicted to become more complex, posing difficulties and challenges for the tasks of the People's Public Security forces. 4 Vietnam news | 12/28/2023 08:55 Deputy PM orders measures to promote overseas Vietnamese resources in national development The remittance amount sent to the country from 1993 (the first year remittances were recorded) to 2022 has reached over $190 billion, nearly equal to the disbursed FDI capital during the same period 5 VietnamPlus | 12/28/2023 07:57 ☀️ Morning digest December 28 The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency. 6 VietnamPlus | 12/27/2023 21:18 Ha Nam, Gyeonggi provinces step up cooperation Since the signing of a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in 2017, the northern province of Ha Nam and the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Gyeonggi province have seen their friendship and cooperation deepened and becoming more practical and effective across various areas, Secretary of the Ha Nam Party Committee Le Thi Thuy has affirmed. 7 VietnamPlus | 12/27/2023 20:48 Top legislator lauds contributions by press agencies to NA's achievements National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue asked press agencies to continue promoting their role as a bridge between the legislature and people and voters nationwide while chairing a meeting in Hanoi on December 27. 8 VietnamPlus | 12/27/2023 18:50 Vietnamese, Cambodian provinces review border development efforts The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang and the neighbouring Cambodian province of Kep on December 27 reviewed the one-year implementation of an emulation plan on building a Vietnam - Cambodia border of peace, friendship, and cooperation for common development in the 2023 - 2025 period. 9 Vietnam news | 12/27/2023 17:49 Life sentences upheld for three high-ranking officials in “repatriation flight” bribery case The defendants had taken advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to commit the crimes, which had occurred at many different ministries, sectors and localities. Most of the charges were classified as “particularly serious” and “particularly dangerous for society”. 10 VietnamPlus | 12/27/2023 16:43 ☕ Afternoon briefing on December 27 The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency. 11 Vietnam news | 12/27/2023 16:13 Việt Nam Full Gospel Church recognised The decision is an important mark, recognising the Việt Nam Full Gospel Church’s operation in line with the law over the years, and opening a new period for the Church with more rights, obligations and opportunities. 12 VietnamPlus | 12/27/2023 15:49 PM sets tasks for public security force next year Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh outlined certain tasks for the public security force while attending the 79th National Public Security Conference opened in Hanoi on December 27. 13 Vietnam news | 12/27/2023 09:51 Vietnam enforces numerous policies to ensure human rights Việt Nam has gained many important achievements in human rights protection over the years. 14 Vietnam Law | 12/27/2023 09:00 PM urges greater efforts in law building, institutional improvement Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting in Hanoi on December 26 to consider seven proposals on drafting laws, ordinances and two bills. 15 Vietnam Law | 12/27/2023 08:50 Vietnam reaches target of 12.5-13 million foreign visitors in 2023 The total number of international tourists in 2023 is estimated at 12.5 million, meeting the targeted 12.5-13 million foreign arrivals for the year. Total revenue from tourism is expected to be VND 672 trillion (USD 28 billion), exceeding the plan by 3.38 percent. 16 VietnamPlus | 12/27/2023 08:29 ☀️ Morning digest December 27 The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency. 17 Vietnam news | 12/27/2023 06:06 PM urges greater efforts in law building, institutional improvement Speaking at the event, PM Chính said this year, the Government, along with ministries and agencies, has made significant efforts and made significant progress in strengthening institutions, including holding 10 specialised meetings on law building. 18 VietnamPlus | 12/26/2023 21:35 Vietnam, Cambodia vow to facilitate cross-border trade Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Huy Tang paid a courtesy call to Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sar Sokha in Phnom Penh on December 26, during which they stressed to work together to maintain order along the border to create favourable conditions for cross-border trade activities. 19 VietnamPlus | 12/26/2023 21:14 Identification of corruption in public sector related to private sector – a hard task: workshop Corruption in basic public services like health care and education would seriously impact efforts in ensuring citizens' fundamental rights, heard a workshop, themed “Identification and prevention of corruption in public sector related to private sector – international experiences and recommendations for Vietnam” in Hanoi on December 26. 20 VietnamPlus | 12/26/2023 21:02 PM urges greater efforts in law building, institutional improvement Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting in Hanoi on December 26 to consider seven proposals on drafting laws, ordinances and two bills. 513 514 515 516 517