As Vietnam moves into 2026, Party General Secretary To Lam has laid out a bold roadmap for the nation’s digital and technological transformation, calling for decisive execution and real-world outcomes - not bureaucratic procedures.

The 6th ASEAN Digital Ministers Meeting (ADGMIN) is scheduled to take place in Hanoi from January 12-16, 2026, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology.

The Presidential Office held a press conference on December 31 to announce the State President’s order promulgating 14 laws and one ordinance adopted by the 15th-tenure National Assembly and its Standing Committee.

For the first time, a Vietnamese female officer has been selected for a post at a United Nations liaison office, marking a historic milestone in Vietnam’s growing role in global peacekeeping.

After one year, both awareness and action across the political system have improved, underscoring the Resolution’s timeliness and effectiveness in removing bottlenecks and driving development.

The remains were repatriated from Oudomxay province through Tay Trang International Border Gate to Dien Bien province.

Combating corruption, wastefulness and negative practices is a crucial task, essential for preserving the Party’s credibility, upholding the rule of law, and, most importantly, maintaining the trust of the people, Party chief said.

Leaders of both nations have extended mutual invitations, signaling deeper ties in the coming year.

In a landmark year for diplomacy, Vietnam’s leadership expanded its global outreach, achieving record engagement with key global partners.

According to the ministry’s statistics, as of December 24, 2025, natural disasters this year left more than 400 people dead or missing and over 700 injured, with total economic losses estimated at over 98.67 trillion VND (3.75 billion USD).

At the National Patriotic Emulation Congress this morning, General Secretary To Lam emphasized that each citizen should set personal goals to “learn better, work harder, be more disciplined, creative, enthusiastic, and responsible.”

Marking its 70th anniversary, the Vietnam - France Friendship and Cooperation Association was honored with a second-class Labor Medal for its outstanding contribution to people-to-people diplomacy.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam expressed support for the Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire agreement, calling it an important step toward peace and regional stability.

After two days of deliberations, the 15th Plenary Session of the 13th Party Central Committee concluded with a brief but weighty closing speech by General Secretary To Lam.

The Border Guard Command of Vietnam’s Lai Chau province, and the Honghe Border Management Detachment and the Jinshuihe Immigration Inspection Station of China conducted a joint border patrol on December 25.

Authorities report continued progress in tackling corruption and misconduct among high-ranking officials.

General Secretary To Lam sets 2026 as the year of breakthrough action and acceleration for Vietnam’s national development.

Minister Dao Ngoc Dung expressed appreciation for the contributions of Catholic and Protestant communities to national development in his Christmas and New Year message.

The 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress this weekend will recognize exemplary figures whose innovation and effort have advanced the country’s growth.