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Vietnam News Today (Jan. 7): Prime Minister Suggests Vietnam, Canada Advance New Growth Drivers
Vietnam News Today (Jan. 7): Prime Minister suggests Vietnam, Canada advance new growth drivers; Lao scholar highlights Laos-Vietnam ties with “strategic cohesion”; Vietnam and ASEAN emerge as major export markets for RoK; Vietnam’s foreign trade soars to all-time high in 2025.
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80 years of Vietnam’s first General Election
Exactly 80 years ago, on January 6, 1946, a landmark event in Vietnam’s history took place as Vietnamese people, for the first time, exercised their right through the ballot to directly choose and elect capable and virtuous representatives to shoulder the affairs of the nation. The success of the General Election marked the birth of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, today the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
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Senior official inspects preparations for 14th National Party Congress
The 14th National Party Congress is scheduled to take place over seven days, from January 19 to 25.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 28): Official Calls for Stronger Vietnam – RoK Economic, Locality-to-Locality Links
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 28): Official calls for stronger Vietnam – RoK economic, locality-to-locality links; Vietnam calls for stronger information cooperation with Russia; Vietnam boasts record-breaking growth in 2025: HSBC specialist; Major trends shaping Southeast Asia next year and opportunities for Vietnam.
Renewing Strategy for Mobilizing Foreign NGO Aid: Key Breakthrough Task
On December 25 in Hung Yen Province, the Hung Yen Union of Friendship Organizations held its First Congress for the 2025–2030 term. According to the report presented at the congress, during the 2025–2030 period, the union will focus on implementing three key task groups, among which renewing the strategy for mobilizing foreign non-governmental aid is identified as a pivotal and breakthrough mission.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 27): E-commerce Charts New Runway for Vietnam’s Digital Exports
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 27): Youth festival reinforces solidarity among Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos; New publication highlights Germany – Vietnam partnership; E-commerce charts new runway for Vietnam’s digital exports; Domestic tourism sees strong uptick ahead of New Year holiday.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 26): Vietnamese, Lao Provinces Enhance Youth Cooperation
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 26): Vietnam and Azerbaijan boost defense industry cooperation; Vietnamese, Lao provinces enhance youth cooperation; Exhibition highlights vitality of Vietnamese cultural heritage; Vietnam named among Asia’s most attractive winter destinations for Indians.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 25): Vietnam, Russia Explore Cooperation Opportunities in Digital Era
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 25): Vietnam, Russia explore cooperation opportunities in digital era; Vietnam, Uzbekistan boost cooperation in trade, automobile industry and logistics; Vietnam’s 2025 growth outperforms expectations despite challenges; Vietnam, MERCOSUR to soon launch PTA negotiations.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 24): Vietnam - Rising Star in Asia
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 24): Vietnam – A rising star in Asia: Indian professor; Valuable artifacts, documents on Vietnam-Indonesia friendship exhibited; Vietnam’s economy surges in 2025, sets sights on double-digit growth in 2026; Vietnam poised to become regional LNG hub amid energy transition.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 23): FDI Inflows Gain Momentum in Vietnam’s Southern Key Economic Region
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 23): Official affirms Vietnam's readiness to help Cambodia, Thailand stabilize relations; UOB raises Vietnam’s 2025 GDP growth forecast to 7.7%; FDI inflows gain momentum in Vietnam’s southern key economic region; 33rd SEA Games closes with resonant celebration of champions.
Strengthening Core Role of Vietnam Fatherland Front in Empowering the People in New Development Era
On December 18 in Hanoi, a scientific workshop entitled “Promoting the core role of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and socio-political organizations to enable the people to exercise their mastery in the country’s new development period - theory, practice, proposals, recommendations, and solutions” was held.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 22): Vietnam’s International Financial Center Officially Comes Into Being
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 22): Vietnam’s International Financial Center officially comes into being; Vietnam highlights diplomatic gains, growing ties with Brazil, Guyana; Mercosur launches preferential trade agreement talks with Vietnam; Vietnam trade hits record USD 920 billion, enters top 15 globally.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 21): Vietnam, Hong Kong Enhance Trade, Finance, Investment Cooperation
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 21): Vietnam, Hong Kong enhance trade, finance, investment cooperation; Vietnam, US vow to boost political, security, defense ties at 14th dialogue; Vietnam emerges as Ireland’s most promising economic partner in ASEAN; Vietnam set to enter Top 15 global trading economies this year.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 20): Vietnam–Singapore Trade Hits Record High as Re-exports Drive Growth
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 20): Vietnam–Laos step up cooperation in procuracy sector; Vietnam–Singapore trade hits record high as re-exports drive growth; Vietnam fulfils key targets at 33rd SEA Games: delegation head; Halal market offers significant growth opportunities for Vietnamese exporters.
Hanoi Seeks Japan’s Experience to Support Its Long-Term Development Vision
On December 17, as part of activities to strengthen Vietnam-Japan relations, Hanoi Party Secretary Nguyen Duy Ngoc received a delegation from the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam, led by Japanese Ambassador to Hanoi Ito Naoki, to exchange views on strategic cooperation orientations in the new phase and to share experience in long-term development.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 19): Vietnamese, Singaporean PMs Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Issues in Phone Talks
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 19): Vietnamese, Singaporean PMs discuss bilateral ties, regional issues in phone talks; Vietnam, Singapore accelerate implementation of comprehensive strategic partnership; Vietnamese, Lao FMs co-chair 12th political consultation; Hanoi among world's top 6 most affordable cities for tourists.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 18): Vietnam and Germany Eye New Strategic Cooperation Space
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 18): Vietnam and Germany eye new strategic cooperation space; Dien Bien strengthens cooperation, exchanges with three northern Lao provinces; Vietnam makes strides in child labor prevention and elimination; Two nations, one vision: Vietnam, India deepen traditional medicine partnership ahead of WHO Summit.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 17): JICA Praised for Contributions to Vietnam’s Development Over Past 30 Years
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 17): Vietnamese economy demonstrates resilient strength, PM Chinh says; Minister of Foreign Affairs receives Japan’s Tochigi Governor; JICA praised for contributions to Vietnam’s development over past 30 years; Vietnam to be among world’s top 15 trading nations by this year-end.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 16): Vietnamese, Philippine Foreign Ministers Hold Phone Talks
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 16): Vietnamese, Philippine foreign ministers hold phone talks; Vietnam, Thailand lay stress on importance of peace, stability and regional security; Ample room remains for trade, investment cooperation with Japan, RoK; Vietnam welcomes 20 millionth international visitor in 2025.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 15): Vietnamese, Thai FMs Discuss Measures to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 15): Vietnamese, Thai FMs discuss measures to strengthen bilateral ties; General Vo Nguyen Giap: A bridge of solidarity between Vietnam and Algeria; Vietnam, Nepal seek to promote deeper, substantive cooperation; Switzerland, Vietnam step up cooperation to strengthen export capacity.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 14): US, Vietnam Mark Continued Humanitarian Cooperation With MIA Repatriation
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 14): US, Vietnam mark continued humanitarian cooperation with MIA repatriation; Japan, Brazil support Vietnam in post-natural disaster recovery efforts; Vietnam, Malaysia discuss regional and global issues, set US$20 billion trade target; Vietnam emerges as attractive destination for technology capital in Southeast Asia.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 13): Russia-Vietnam Forum Marks 75 Years of Cooperation
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 13): Vietnamese Prime Minister holds phone talks with Malaysian counterpart; Vietnam, Austria seek to foster cooperation in high-quality workforce development; Russia-Vietnam forum marks 75 years of cooperation; Chinese market seen as a springboard for Vietnamese goods to reposition quality.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 12): Vietnam, Japan Eye Stronger Naval Cooperation
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 12): Vietnam seeks to strengthen nuclear energy cooperation with Russia; Vietnam, Japan eye stronger naval cooperation; Vietnamese enterprises seek to expand exports to the Thai market; ADB raises Vietnam’s 2025 growth forecast to 7.4%.
