Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on December 30 sent a letter of congratulations to Qin Gang on his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of China.

Under the Party’s leadership and the State’s management, forces in charge of foreign affairs have fulfilled their important tasks of contributing to maintaining a peaceful and stable environment at home and raising the country’s position in the international arena, a senior Party official has said.

The 7th National Congress of the Vietnam War Veterans’ Association (VWVA) wrapped up in Hanoi on December 31.

After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam's bilateral diplomatic activities have resumed with a series of high-level visits.

The United Nations has lauded Vietnam for its participation in and support and contributions to UN peacekeeping operations worldwide.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on December 30 sent a letter of congratulations to Sonexay Siphandone on being approved by the Lao National Assembly as Prime Minister of Laos.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has highlighted Vietnam’s achievements in 2022 and their impacts on the country's growth in 2023.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 30 sent a letter of congratulations to Sonexay Siphandone on being approved by the Lao National Assembly as Prime Minister of Laos.

Pope Francis, head of the Holy See, wished the leaders and people of Việt Nam a merry Christmas and a happy New Year while meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Dương Hải Hưng at the Christmas Mass recently held in St. Peter's Basilica. 

Phạm Bình Minh’s membership at the Politburo was also removed, according to the decision made at the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Việt Nam’s extraordinary meeting held Friday afternoon.

The 13th Party Central Committee convened an extraordinary meeting in Hanoi on December 30 to consider and give ideas on personnel affairs.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong thanked the Vietnam War Veterans’ Association (VWVA) and all veterans and former soldiers nationwide for their remarkable contributions to national building and safeguarding cause while attending the VWVA’s 7th National Congress in Hanoi on December 30.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 30 had a meeting with historical witnesses from the People’s Public Security force, who directly engaged in the struggle against sabotage war and espionage activities during the resistance war against the US.

Pope Francis, head of the Holy See, wished the leaders and people of Vietnam a merry Christmas and a happy New Year while meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung at the Christmas Mass recently held in St. Peter's Basilica.

Vietnam has recorded an impressive percentage of women in UN peacekeeping operations, said Caitlin Wiesen, former Resident Representative of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam.

The congress is themed "Promoting the noble virtues of Uncle Hồ's soldiers, the tradition of ‘Loyalty – Solidarity – Exemplary – Innovation’, making the veterans association at all levels comprehensively strong, complete all tasks".

The 7th National Congress of the Vietnam War Veterans’ Association (VWVA) opened in Hanoi on December 30.

Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang hosted a reception for Vice-president and Secretary-general of the Cambodian Veterans Association (CVA) Gen. Kim Kun in Hanoi on December 29.

GDP growth faster than expected, early border reopening, and fuel shortages in many localities are among the top 10 events that shaped Việt Nam in 2022, as selected by Vietnam News Agency.

Cultural diplomacy has contributed to promoting cultural values and the image of the country and people of Việt Nam.