President Lương Cường noted the force's heavy tasks for 2025 when many important political and cultural events of the nation will be organised, including the 14th National Party Congress.

The Vietnamese leader highlighted the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie's goal of promoting governments' progress, as well as the Vietnamese legislature’s engagement in and contributions to the APF over the past more than 50 years.

He stressed the importance of tailoring educational programmes to regional workforce needs and preparing teachers for educational reform.

This is a key event on the first official day of the 55th WEF and one of the five major policy dialogues with heads of state and government leaders recognised by the WEF for their vision, influence and ability to inspire.

Nguyễn Thành Tâm, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Council, chaired the ceremony by solemnly ringing three ceremonial bells to honour the fallen.

The Party chief expressed his respect and profound gratitude for the immense contributions and dedication of the late leader, a particular outstanding leader, a shining example of studying and following President Hồ Chí Minh's ideology

After a week of lengthy deliberation, the HCM City High People's Court on Wednesday announced the appeal verdict against two former directors of the Việt Nam Register (VR) and 142 other defendants.

The State leader wished the spouse of the late Party General Secretary and her family a new year of good health, success and prosperity.

Vietnamese Ambassador to the United Nations reaffirmed Việt Nam's support for the two-state solution based on the pre-1967 borders, calling on the international community to urgently deploy efforts to rebuild Gaza, restore the socio-economy, and consolidate the foundation for a lasting peace.

PM Phạm Minh Chính called for a people-centred inclusive and global approach, and urged countries to jointly fight protectionism and boost multilateral trade for development.

PM Phạm Minh Chính expressed his thanks for the support that the WIPO and Director General Daren Tang has provided for Việt Nam, especially in building and implementing the provincial innovation index.

PM Chính affirmed that based on its experience in agriculture and rice production, Việt Nam is ready to share its knowledge and support Panama in food production, particularly rice cultivation.

Việt Nam and Switzerland issued a statement on advancing the bilateral partnership, following the talks between Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter in Davos on January 21.

The Vietnamese leader suggested that both sides further enhance ties in the fields of education-training, science-technology, and culture-tourism, especially in building a high-quality education system,

PM Chính invited his counterpart to pay a visit to Việt Nam in the near future.

Discussions reached common perceptions which are reflected in the “Cần Thơ Declaration” with strong determination and commitment from French-speaking parliamentarians to promote sustainable development and address global challenges.

Both sides expressed their pleasure at the positive development of the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and the building of a Việt Nam - China Community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.

It reflects the Vietnamese Government's desire to establish reciprocal entry and exit mechanisms and visa exemptions with suitable partner countries. By facilitating easier travel, it is to create mutual benefits for the citizens of both nations.

Jasem Albudaiwi affirmed that Việt Nam is on the GCC's priority list for signing FTAs, believing that the GCC - Việt Nam cooperative ties is a win-win, mutually beneficial relationship, bringing benefits to both sides.

This is one of the few national dialogue activities held at the WEF Davos this year and is the fourth National Strategy Dialogue that the WEF has organised with Việt Nam.