With straightforwardness and a high sense of responsibility, participants gave comprehensive and objective feedback on the candidates’ political mettle, sense of discipline and responsibility, and leadership capabilities at a conference on January 13.

Senator Steve Daines emphasised that the US attaches great importance to the friendship with Việt Nam and hopes to further promote their partnership in the years to come.

Thousands of families in Gia Lai are set to move into repaired or newly built homes ahead of the Lunar New Year, as the government pushes to finish post-flood reconstruction after a devastating series of storms and flooding.

Senator Steve Daines emphasized that the US attaches great importance to the friendship with Vietnam and hopes to further promote their partnership in the years to come.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính chaired the first meeting of the National Steering Committee on data in Hà Nội on Monday, underscoring the role of data as a key driver of digital transformation and sustainable growth.

Nguyễn Thanh Hải, chairwoman of the National Assembly’s Committee on Science, Technology and the Environment, said food safety is an issue that has become increasingly acute and continues to expose significant gaps in regulatory oversight.

National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Nguyễn Đức Hải, who is also a member of the National Election Council, called on Cà Mau authorities to ensure local communes and wards regularly update and clearly post voter lists as required.

The Ministry of National Defence on Monday inspected transport preparations for delegates to the upcoming 14th National Party Congress.

President Lương Cường described the cooperation in addressing post-war legacy issues as a bright spot and an area of special importance in building trust, promoting reconciliation and enhancing mutual understanding.

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Việt Nam is a political event of exceptional importance. In accordance with Decision No. 341-QĐ/TW, the Congress will bring together 1,588 delegates, reflecting the will, collective wisdom and unity of the entire Party, while ensuring a balanced structure and broad representation of Party organisations at home and abroad.

The 14^th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) is not only an occasion to review the achievements already made, but also lay the foundation for the country’s strategic transformation in the new period.

International institutions and foreign media describe Việt Nam as a bright spot in a subdued global economy, citing resilient growth and rising supply-chain relevance.

Legislative leaders outlined priorities linked to major political milestones, while approving organisational resolutions within the Supreme People’s Procuracy.

NA Chairman Man said the 53rd session will review and approve two resolutions on specific matters relating to the organizational structure and the contingent of prosecutors of the Supreme People’s Procuracy, as well as consider the NA’s people's aspiration report in December 2025.

Vietnam’s total trade hit USD 930.05 billion in 2025, a 18.2 percent jump from a year earlier, with a trade surplus of USD 20.03 billion, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Việt Nam will hold a state funeral for Lê Văn Dũng, a four-star general and former senior Party official, following his death after a prolonged illness, authorities said.

The Government’s Party Committee in 2025 exercised comprehensive leadership over the Government's operations, PM Pham Minh Chinh said, emphasizing that 2026 is a year of particular importance, requiring effective implementation of the Resolution of the 14^th National Party Congress.

Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn will deliver the opening remarks and, together with vice chairpersons, will take turns chairing the session’s proceedings.

The Government Party Committee focused on responding promptly and effectively to emerging issues; with the core implementing political tasks and socio-economic development, achieving comprehensive, important and standout results.

Vietnam’s digital technology industry exceeded all major targets in 2025, reinforcing its role as a key economic driver, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology.