State President Lương Cường has sent a message on the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People (November 29).

On the occasion of the fiftieth National Day of Laos (December 2, 1975-2025), representatives of the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia visited the Lao Embassy in the country to extend their congratulations.

A ceremony was held to inaugurate and hand over the newly upgraded Laos - Việt Nam combat alliance monument in the northern Lao province of Xaysomboun on November 28.

Deputy Prime Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn held meetings with Cambodian Party and Government leaders on November 28 to further consolidate and strengthen the fine neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, and long-term sustainability between the two countries.

Politburo member and National Assembly (NA) Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn on November 29 called on all deputies and staff to foster continuous innovation, dedication, and responsibility, emphasising the imperative of building a legislature that is increasingly professional, modern, and effective.

Vietnam plans 33 airports by 2030, adding Mang Den and Van Phong to boost tourism, logistics and regional connectivity, with nearly USD 19 billion in investment to strengthen national infrastructure.

In the first ten months of 2025, Vietnam recorded 162,900 newly registered enterprises, up 19.7 percent, and 92,900 firms returning to operation, up 40.3 percent. This brought the total number of newly established and returning enterprises to 255,900, a 26.5 percent increase compared with the same period in 2024.

The draft amended Law on Belief and Religion outlines rules for belief and religious activities in cyberspace, aiming to create clear, consistent laws that support diverse forms of these activities.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Thị Thu Hằng has authored an article on the overview and development prospects of the Việt Nam-European Union (EU) relations on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties (November 28).

Both sides expressed delight at the strong progress in Việt Nam – Cambodia ties in recent years. Political and diplomatic ties have been continously reinforced, while economic, trade, and investment relations have grown positively, particularly among the provinces along the shared border.

Young officers of the Việt Nam People’s Army and Cuba’s Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces met in Hà Nội on Friday for a friendship exchange and dialogue, strengthening the long-standing military ties between the two nations ahead of the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025.

HCM City hopes to keep working closely with New Zealand to expand cooperation in promising fields, including education – training, science – technology, innovation, high-tech agriculture, sustainable trade, the green economy, and climate change adaptation, a local official said.

Chiang Mai is eager to welcome Vietnamese companies to explore investment and partnership opportunities, said its Governor Rattapol Naradisorn.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính will co-chair the 48th meeting of the Việt Nam - Laos Inter-Governmental Committee, scheduled for December 2-3 in Vientiane

An official ceremony was launched in HCM City today to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Việt Nam and New Zealand at the Army theater in the southern region.

Children in special circumstances suffer multiple disadvantages in living conditions, nutrition, education and health care. Caring for them is not only about alleviating present hardship but also about safeguarding the nation’s future and affirming the humanity of the socialist system.

A two-day training program was held on November 25-26 in Lang Son province to enhance the capacity for providing legal aid for village elderly chiefs, persons with reputation in communities, and grassroots officials.

Over the past two decades, many Vietnamese experts have undertaken long-term missions at the Central Hospital 103 in Laos to provide training and technical assistance, contributing to the successful treatment of complex cases.

Vietnam aims to reach average GDP growth of over 8 percent per year during 2021-30, including at least 10 percent annually in the 2026-30 period. By 2030, GDP per capita at current prices is expected to reach around USD 8,500.

Cross-border trade via border gates, dedicated routes, and customs checkpoints between Lạng Sơn and Guangxi remain stable and smooth, bolstered by upgraded and expanded specialised cargo routes and the ongoing pilot smart border gate project.