Politics Vietnam advances proactive, comprehensive approach to national security Party General Secretary and President To Lam stressed that security is a prerequisite for development and called for a fundamental shift in the national security strategy. Instead of dealing with individual risks after they arise, Vietnam must strengthen resilience, improve preparedness and proactively safeguard the country. 5 hours ago | Vietnam Law 500-day-and-night campaign: 1,488 martyrs’ remains recovered 9 hours ago | Vietnam Law Top Vietnamese leader receives Cambodian National Assembly President 07/28/2026 20:54 | Vietnam Law Prime Minister underscores IMF’s role as strategic policy advisory partner 07/28/2026 20:23 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 12/18/2025 14:46 Việt Nam, Venezuela mark 36th anniversary of diplomatic ties in Caracas Venezuelan Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Tatiana Pugh affirmed that over more than three decades, the bilateral solidarity, friendship, and cooperation have grown deeper despite complex and unpredictable global and regional developments 2 Vietnam Law | 12/18/2025 09:32 PM directs tasks to boost economic growth Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 17 signed an urgent dispatch detailing key tasks to drive economic growth. 3 Vietnam Law | 12/18/2025 07:00 Vietnam, partners advance child-friendly justice through four-year collaboration The US Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on December 17 concluded a four-year partnership to strengthen child justice in Vietnam. 4 Vietnam news | 12/17/2025 18:37 Front leader sends Christmas greetings to Christian communities The Việt Nam Fatherland Front praised the motto of “Respecting God – Loving the Nation” and “Living the Gospel in the heart of the nation” upheld by Catholic and Protestant communities 5 Vietnam news | 12/17/2025 18:14 Army urged to strengthen international integration, defence diplomacy The move is necessary to build a modern, elite and highly capable People’s Army, improve overall combat strength, maintain combat readiness and adapt training to new operational conditions. 6 Vietnam news | 12/17/2025 18:08 Seminar marks 50th anniversary of Việt Nam–Germany diplomatic relations With a strong foundation of political trust and increasingly intertwined interests, the two countries have ample scope to expand cooperation and make positive contributions to peace, stability and sustainable development in the region and the world. 7 Vietnam news | 12/17/2025 18:00 Việt Nam welcomes global partnership against online scams: Deputy FM A Vietnamese diplomat underlined the importance of promptly and effectively sharing information, intelligence, and evidence – including digital evidence – to support the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of online scams and related crimes. 8 Vietnam Law | 12/17/2025 16:51 Vietnam marks 25 years of commitment to eliminating the worst forms of child labor The International Labor Organization (ILO) Vietnam, in coordination with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Vietnam, held an event on December 17 in Hanoi to mark the 25th anniversary of Vietnam’s ratification of ILO Convention No. 182 on the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor. 9 Vietnam Law | 12/17/2025 16:51 Vietnam marks 25 years of commitment to eliminating the worst forms of child labor The International Labor Organization (ILO) Vietnam, in coordination with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Vietnam, held an event on December 17 in Hanoi to mark the 25th anniversary of Vietnam’s ratification of ILO Convention No. 182 on the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor. 10 Vietnam Law | 12/17/2025 16:43 Party chief highlights legal framework as catalyst for national development Improving institutions and laws is crucial for creating a favorable legal framework to drive national development in line with the objectives set out in the documents for the 14th National Party Congress, said Party leader To Lam. 11 Vietnam Law | 12/17/2025 16:01 No justification for delays in rebuilding or repairing homes for people affected by natural disasters: PM The Government leader has underlined that there is no justification for further delays in rebuilding or repairing homes for people affected by natural disasters. 12 Vietnam Law | 12/17/2025 15:55 Internet Day 2025 highlights trust as cornerstone of digital development Vietnam aims to develop a safe, humane, and trustworthy Internet that serves socio-economic development, with trust as the foundation, innovation as the driving force, and institutions as the pillar. 13 Vietnam Law | 12/17/2025 15:46 PM calls for stronger efforts to meet housing demand, ensure people's right to housing Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has noted that Vietnam completed the elimination of temporary and dilapidated housing nationwide with more than 334,000 units, five years ahead of schedule. Nonetheless, continued efforts are needed to ensure no one is left without shelter. 14 Vietnam news | 12/17/2025 15:30 Party General Secretary requires perfecting institutions for national development Party leader Tô Lâm urges institutional and legal reforms to remove bottlenecks, cut red tape and create a business environment driving Việt Nam’s growth phase. 15 Vietnam Law | 12/17/2025 12:20 PM mandates readiness for project groundbreaking and inauguration ceremonies VTV is responsible for working with the Voice of Vietnam and the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) in developing a detailed script for the ground-breaking, inauguration ceremonies for projects celebrating the 14th National Party Congress. 16 Vietnam Law | 12/17/2025 12:20 PM mandates readiness for project groundbreaking and inauguration ceremonies VTV is responsible for working with the Voice of Vietnam and the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) in developing a detailed script for the ground-breaking, inauguration ceremonies for projects celebrating the 14th National Party Congress. 17 Vietnam news | 12/17/2025 10:10 PM mandates readiness for project groundbreaking and inauguration ceremonies The ground-breaking and inauguration ceremonies for projects are scheduled to take place on the morning of Friday, marking the 79th anniversary of National Resistance Day (December 19, 1946–2025). 18 Vietnam news | 12/17/2025 09:18 Experts warn of rising crime risks in closed social media groups Recent investigations have highlighted how people with no prior relationship can meet in private social-media groups and move rapidly from online interaction to violent actions. 19 Vietnam news | 12/17/2025 08:35 Local leaders must be held accountable for IUU fishing violations: PM PM Phạm Minh Chính called for continued review and improvement of the legal framework to ensure strong, deterrent sanctions capable of decisively ending IUU violations. 20 Vietnam Law | 12/17/2025 07:10 Vietnam’s rapid, sustainable development goal is well-grounded, feasible: PM Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has stressed that Vietnam has clearly identified the dual green transition and digital transformation as an objective necessity, a strategic choice and a top priority. 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