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.

A ceremony took place in Gia Lai province on December 23 to present post-disaster recovery aid from the US Government to residents in several central provinces of Vietnam.

France wishes to increase cooperation with Vietnam in such strategic sectors as energy, transport, and aerospace, while continuing to work closely with Vietnam to promote multilateralism and tackle global challenges.

The 15th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee was held in Hanoi from December 22 to 23.

The 11th National Emulation Congress will take place over two days, December 26–27, under the theme “Emulation for innovation, acceleration, and breakthrough to usher the nation into an era of prosperity, civilization, and strength.”

Nationwide Party congresses conclude successfully ahead of the 14th National Congress, marking a transformative political milestone.

A landmark decision in 2025 reshapes Vietnam’s administrative map, with far-reaching implications for governance.

Vietnam has called on Cambodia and Thailand to exercise maximum restraint, avoid the use of force, honor existing commitments, and resolve disputes through peaceful means in accordance with international law.

Major events, including fireworks, military parades, and public gifts, highlight Vietnam’s enduring spirit and shared destiny.

The 81st anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army was marked with a solemn and heartwarming ceremony held by Vietnam’s Level-2 Engineering Unit Rotation 4 at the UNISFA mission in Abyei, Africa, on December 19.

The annual mechanism aims to review and set orientations for political, security, and defence cooperation, enhance mutual understanding, build trust, and drive the stable and substantive development of Vietnam - US relations.

Vietnam has consistently upheld a people-centered approach, considering the protection of migrants’ security, safety, and lawful rights and interests as a top priority in policy formulation and implementation.

At the recent provincial people’s council session, Cao Bang Chairman Le Hai Hoa talked about “bottlenecks” to success, noting that disadvantages not only come from geography or natural conditions but from the “way of doing things.”

Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said in Vietnam, no one is discriminated against on the basis of religion or belief, and the activities of religious organisations are ensured in accordance with the law, she affirmed.

Nearly all Vietnamese, 95–98%, now have access to basic digital services, social media, and online information platforms, a level of connectivity that surpasses many advanced economies.