ADGSOM meeting in Vietnam promotes policy coordination and digital cooperation

ADGSOM meeting in Vietnam promotes policy coordination and digital cooperation

VOV.VN - The 6th ASEAN Digital Senior Officials’ Meeting (ADGSOM) was held in Hanoi from January 12 to 14, bringing together heads of delegation and representatives from agencies in charge of information technology, telecommunications and digital transformation from the 11 ASEAN member states, the ASEAN Secretariat, and partner organizations.

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan congratulates CPV Congress
Vietnam, Cambodia promote substantive cooperation
US Ambassador awarded Friendship Order
14th National Party Congress to set breakthrough development vision for Vietnam
14th National Party Congress to set breakthrough development vision for Vietnam

The 14th National Party Congress is expected to establish a breakthrough development vision that will guide Vietnam towards becoming a high-income country by 2045, said Stefano Bonilauri, Director of Anteo Edizioni Publishing House of Italy.

14th National Party Congress to set breakthrough development vision for Vietnam
14th National Party Congress: National unity lays foundation for further progress
14th National Party Congress: National unity lays foundation for further progress

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) is expected to mark a new stage of development for Vietnam in a new era, with national reconciliation and unity serving as the decisive factors for the country to move further forward, said Professor Furuta Motoo, Rector of the Vietnam–Japan University.

14th National Party Congress: National unity lays foundation for further progress
CPV leadership pivotal to Vietnam’s revolutionary successes: Egyptian party leader
CPV leadership pivotal to Vietnam’s revolutionary successes: Egyptian party leader

The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)'s leadership has been the decisive force behind every victory of the Vietnamese revolution over nearly a century, guiding the nation to independence, reunification, firm protection of national sovereignty and steady development along the socialist path.

CPV leadership pivotal to Vietnam’s revolutionary successes: Egyptian party leader
Theory of renewal guides Vietnam into new era: Chinese scholar
Theory of renewal guides Vietnam into new era: Chinese scholar

The 14th National Party Congress marks the beginning of a “new era” for Vietnam, and the theory underpinning the Doi Moi (renewal) policy serves as the ideological foundation guiding the country into this new phase, according to Wei Wei, a Vietnam studies expert in an interview with the VNA ahead of the the congress.

Theory of renewal guides Vietnam into new era: Chinese scholar
Humanistic exchange key to stable, future-oriented Vietnam-China relationship
Humanistic exchange key to stable, future-oriented Vietnam-China relationship

Humanistic exchanges that truly build empathy, trust, and bottom-up bonds provide the most enduring social foundation for a stable and future-oriented China-Vietnam relationship, Liu Ying, a researcher from the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies under the Renmin University of China, has said.

Humanistic exchange key to stable, future-oriented Vietnam-China relationship
Congratulations conveyed to CPPCC National Committee
Congratulations conveyed to CPPCC National Committee

Bui Thi Minh Hoai, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee, has sent a congratulatory message to Wang Huning, Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee.

Congratulations conveyed to CPPCC National Committee
President hails progress in ties with US as ambassador concludes term
President hails progress in ties with US as ambassador concludes term

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong applauded the positive development of Vietnam-US relations while receiving US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper on a farewell visit in Hanoi on January 12 as the later concluded his term in office.

President hails progress in ties with US as ambassador concludes term
Vietnam’s credibility in regional peacekeeping training reaffirmed
Vietnam’s credibility in regional peacekeeping training reaffirmed

VOV.VN - An opening ceremony of the United Nations Staff Officer Course 2026 (UNSOC 2026), supported by Canada, was held at the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations under the Ministry of National Defence on the morning of January 12.

Vietnam’s credibility in regional peacekeeping training reaffirmed
Vietnam–Uruguay relations poised for further elevation: Uruguayan Ambassador
Vietnam–Uruguay relations poised for further elevation: Uruguayan Ambassador

Uruguayan Ambassador to Vietnam Raúl Juan Pollak Giampietro has affirmed that bilateral relations are developing in a positive and stable manner, with ample room to be elevated to a new level in the coming period.

Vietnam–Uruguay relations poised for further elevation: Uruguayan Ambassador
Vietnamese community in Thailand elects new executive board for 2026–2028 term
Vietnamese community in Thailand elects new executive board for 2026–2028 term

The Association of Vietnamese in Thailand held its 2026–2028 congress in Udon Thani province on January 11 to elect a new executive board to lead community affairs in the country over the next three years.

Vietnamese community in Thailand elects new executive board for 2026–2028 term
Sri Lanka praises CPV’s leadership role, studies Vietnam’s development model
Sri Lanka praises CPV’s leadership role, studies Vietnam’s development model

VOV.VN - Ahead of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), General Secretary of the Communist Party of Sri Lanka, G. Weerasinghe, has expressed strong admiration for the CPV’s leadership role and said Sri Lanka is closely studying Vietnam’s development model for possible adaptation.

Sri Lanka praises CPV’s leadership role, studies Vietnam’s development model
Korean expert expects turning point for Vietnam’s sustainable development
Korean expert expects turning point for Vietnam’s sustainable development

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) will set out a turning-point development vision for the period to 2030 and further to 2045, against the backdrop of a fragmented global economy, intensifying strategic competition among major powers, and profound restructuring of global supply chains.

Korean expert expects turning point for Vietnam’s sustainable development
PM outlines economic diplomacy goals for 2026, calls for breakthrough growth
PM outlines economic diplomacy goals for 2026, calls for breakthrough growth

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired an online conference on January 10 with Vietnamese ambassadors and heads of overseas representative missions to review the country’s economic diplomacy in 2025 and set priorities for 2026, emphasising a focus on sincerity, balanced interests, and shared risks.

PM outlines economic diplomacy goals for 2026, calls for breakthrough growth
Vietnam attaches importance to stronger partnership with US, says PM
Vietnam attaches importance to stronger partnership with US, says PM

VOV.VN - Vietnam places high importance on its relationship with the United States and seeks to continue strengthening their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for the benefit of both nations and regional stability, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on January 10 while receiving outgoing US Ambassador Marc Knapper.

Vietnam attaches importance to stronger partnership with US, says PM
14th National Party Congress seen as key moment for Vietnam’s rising position
14th National Party Congress seen as key moment for Vietnam’s rising position

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) is expected to set out major development orientations that will help Vietnam consolidate its position as a rising nation, while reaffirming its role as a pillar of stability in Southeast Asia, a former ambassador said.

14th National Party Congress seen as key moment for Vietnam’s rising position
Leaders of German parties impressed by Vietnam’s achievements
Leaders of German parties impressed by Vietnam’s achievements

Leaders of German political parties have expressed strong interest in and admiration for Vietnam’s development achievements and the upcoming 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), during meetings with Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Nguyen Dac Thanh.

Leaders of German parties impressed by Vietnam’s achievements
Cuban journalists commend Vietnam’s development achievements
Cuban journalists commend Vietnam’s development achievements

Cuban journalists have praised Vietnam’s development achievements under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) while showing keen interest in the upcoming 14th National Congress of the CPV.

Cuban journalists commend Vietnam’s development achievements
PM welcomes Chinese group’s expansion into major infrastructure projects
PM welcomes Chinese group’s expansion into major infrastructure projects

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 9 for Yan Jiehe, founder of the China Pacific Construction Group, one of China’s largest private enterprises in infrastructure investment, construction, operation and management.

PM welcomes Chinese group’s expansion into major infrastructure projects
Any foreign activities in Hoang Sa without Vietnam’s permission are illegal
Any foreign activities in Hoang Sa without Vietnam’s permission are illegal

Vietnam has sufficient historical evidence and legal grounds to affirm its sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) in accordance with international law, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang has stated.

Any foreign activities in Hoang Sa without Vietnam’s permission are illegal
Vietnam strengthens comprehensive strategic partnership with United States
Vietnam strengthens comprehensive strategic partnership with United States

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to deepening its comprehensive strategic partnership with the United States, during his reception for outgoing US Ambassador Marc Knapper in Hanoi on January 9.

Vietnam strengthens comprehensive strategic partnership with United States
Vietnam inaugurates centre to train elite police for UN peacekeeping missions
Vietnam inaugurates centre to train elite police for UN peacekeeping missions

VOV.VN - Vietnam on January 9 inaugurated a new training and capacity-building centre for the country’s United Nations (UN) peacekeeping police in Hung Yen province.

Vietnam inaugurates centre to train elite police for UN peacekeeping missions
Venezuelan media show interest in Vietnam’s Communist Party Congress
Venezuelan media show interest in Vietnam’s Communist Party Congress

VOV.VN - Venezuelan media outlets have shown strong interest in Vietnam’s upcoming 14th National Congress of the Communist Party, as the Southeast Asian nation prepares to outline its development directions for the coming decades.

Venezuelan media show interest in Vietnam’s Communist Party Congress
Cambodian scholars discuss Vietnam’s achievements under Party’s leadership
Cambodian scholars discuss Vietnam’s achievements under Party’s leadership

Leading Cambodian scholars gathered at a seminar held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Phnom Penh on January 8 to discuss Vietnam’s recent achievements and future development orientation under the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)’s leadership.

Cambodian scholars discuss Vietnam’s achievements under Party’s leadership
Vietnamese Party chief congratulates Lao counterpart on re-election
Vietnamese Party chief congratulates Lao counterpart on re-election

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam on January 8 sent a letter of congratulations to comrade Thongloun Sisoulith on his re-election as General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee for the 12th term.

Vietnamese Party chief congratulates Lao counterpart on re-election
Success of 12th National Congress of LPRP marks victory in Vietnam-Laos relations
Success of 12th National Congress of LPRP marks victory in Vietnam-Laos relations

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung, on January 8 led a Vietnamese delegation to Laos to congratulate the country on the successful conclusion of the 12th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP).

Success of 12th National Congress of LPRP marks victory in Vietnam-Laos relations
Norway, Vietnam discuss ways to boost all-around cooperation
Norway, Vietnam discuss ways to boost all-around cooperation

VOV.VN - Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 8 for Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Hilde Solbakken to exchange views on directions and measures to bolster bilateral cooperation ahead of the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations (1971-2026).

Norway, Vietnam discuss ways to boost all-around cooperation
Vietnam maintains good time-honoured relations with Venezuela
Vietnam maintains good time-honoured relations with Venezuela

VOV.VN - Vietnam maintains good traditional relations with Venezuela and wishes to continue boosting cooperation in line with the comprehensive partnership framework between the two countries, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang has said.

Vietnam maintains good time-honoured relations with Venezuela
Vietnam posts 8.02% GDP growth in 2025, seen as a bright spot internationally
Vietnam posts 8.02% GDP growth in 2025, seen as a bright spot internationally

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s economy expanded by 8.02% in 2025 amid wide fluctuations in the global economy, a performance that international organizations and investors describe as one of the few bright spots in global growth.

Vietnam posts 8.02% GDP growth in 2025, seen as a bright spot internationally
Vietnam asserts increasingly high standing on int’l stage: Dominican leader
Vietnam asserts increasingly high standing on int’l stage: Dominican leader

Vietnam’s Doi Moi (renewal) process over the past four decades has enabled the country to sustain strong economic growth, laying a foundation for its modernisation and establishing a strong position on the global stage, said Miguel Mejía, Secretary General of the United Left Movement (MIU) of the Dominican Republic.

Vietnam asserts increasingly high standing on int’l stage: Dominican leader
Chinese scholar praises Vietnam’s proactive and balanced foreign policy
Chinese scholar praises Vietnam’s proactive and balanced foreign policy

VOV.VN - As Vietnam’s role and standing in the region and in the international arena continue to gain recognition, the country’s foreign policy in recent years has been assessed as proactive, substantive and delivering concrete results.

Chinese scholar praises Vietnam’s proactive and balanced foreign policy
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