National Assembly leaves distinctive legacy amid profound changes

National Assembly leaves distinctive legacy amid profound changes

VOV.VN - Amid profound domestic and global changes requiring timely, flexible and forward-looking decisions, Vietnam’s 15th National Assembly has affirmed its role as the country’s highest representative and state power body during what has been widely described as an exceptional term.

PM urges enabling environment for youth development
PM urges enabling environment for youth development

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on young people working in Government agencies to strengthen unity to build collective strength, enhance cooperation for shared benefits, and promote dialogue and sharing to reinforce trust, while fostering empathy and solidarity, especially with people in disadvantaged areas.

PM urges enabling environment for youth development
PM requests honest reporting, substantive actions against IUU fishing
PM requests honest reporting, substantive actions against IUU fishing

PM Pham Minh Chinh has asked for honest reporting and result-oriented efforts in the combat against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, with the aim of having the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning against Vietnamese seafood lifted and promoting a sustainable and responsible fisheries industry.

PM requests honest reporting, substantive actions against IUU fishing
Personnel training overhaul must support Party’s strategic decisions: Party chief
Personnel training overhaul must support Party’s strategic decisions: Party chief

Party General Secretary To Lam has called for continued fundamental reform of personnel training, stressing a practical, effective, and modern approach closely tied to the requirements of following the Party’s strategic decisions.

Personnel training overhaul must support Party’s strategic decisions: Party chief
PM Chinh calls for priority investment in disadvantaged and ethnic minority areas
PM Chinh calls for priority investment in disadvantaged and ethnic minority areas

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a conference in Hanoi on December 30 to implement National Assembly resolutions on resolving bottlenecks facing projects and land linked to inspection conclusions, audit findings and court rulings.

PM Chinh calls for priority investment in disadvantaged and ethnic minority areas
PM urges completion of housing campaign ahead of 14th National Party Congress
PM urges completion of housing campaign ahead of 14th National Party Congress

PM Pham Minh Chinh on December 30 chaired a conference reviewing the rapid “Quang Trung Campaign” to rebuild and repair houses damaged by storms and floods in the central region, calling for efforts to complete the humanitarian campaign by the end of January to celebrate the upcoming 14th National Party Congress.

PM urges completion of housing campaign ahead of 14th National Party Congress
PM chairs first meeting of Gov't steering committee for macroeconomic management
PM chairs first meeting of Gov't steering committee for macroeconomic management

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Head of the Government Steering Committee for Macroeconomic Management and Administration, chaired the committee’s first meeting in Hanoi on December 29.

PM chairs first meeting of Gov't steering committee for macroeconomic management
National Data Centre must be “heart” of data economy, says Party chief
National Data Centre must be “heart” of data economy, says Party chief

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam chaired a working session with National Data Centre No. 1 in Hanoi on December 29, highlighting the centre’s strategic role in Vietnam’s data economy and digital society, while setting out key requirements and directions for 2026.

National Data Centre must be “heart” of data economy, says Party chief
PM says security is key to sustainable Mekong Delta development
PM says security is key to sustainable Mekong Delta development

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said ensuring security and public order is a prerequisite for rapid and sustainable development in the Mekong Delta, a region of strategic importance to the country’s economy and national security.

PM says security is key to sustainable Mekong Delta development
Renewal theory advancement as strategic imperative for Vietnam
Renewal theory advancement as strategic imperative for Vietnam

VOV.VN - Ahead of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the continued supplementation and development of the theoretical foundations of the Đổi Mới (Renewal) policy line has been identified not only as a socio-economic task, but also as a key lever in strengthening national defence and security.

Renewal theory advancement as strategic imperative for Vietnam
Party chief urges exemplary individuals to drive patriotic emulation movements
Party chief urges exemplary individuals to drive patriotic emulation movements

Party General Secretary To Lam has called on exemplary individuals honoured at the ongoing 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress to continue maintaining their passion and serving as catalysts for wider impact of patriotic emulation movements nationwide.

Party chief urges exemplary individuals to drive patriotic emulation movements
National Patriotic Emulation Congress opens in Hanoi
National Patriotic Emulation Congress opens in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress officially opened on December 27 at the National Convention Center in Hanoi.

National Patriotic Emulation Congress opens in Hanoi
Exhibition on national Party congresses opens in Hanoi
Exhibition on national Party congresses opens in Hanoi

An exhibition showcasing the history of national congresses of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) officially opened in Hanoi on December 26.

Exhibition on national Party congresses opens in Hanoi
Petrovietnam urged to take leading role in Vietnam’s growth
Petrovietnam urged to take leading role in Vietnam’s growth

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on the Vietnam National Oil and Energy Group (Petrovietnam) to carry forward the spirit of “oil and gas warriors” and play a leading role in supporting the country’s push for double-digit growth.

Petrovietnam urged to take leading role in Vietnam’s growth
Land valuation must align with law, international practice: Deputy PM
Land valuation must align with law, international practice: Deputy PM

The selection of land valuation methods must comply with those recognised by law and international practice, be suited to the specific conditions of each plot, and ensure objectivity, transparency, and consistency with actual market conditions, according to Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha.

Land valuation must align with law, international practice: Deputy PM
Party chief calls for stronger patriotism, resolve to follow President Ho Chi Minh
Party chief calls for stronger patriotism, resolve to follow President Ho Chi Minh

Party General Secretary To Lam attended and delivered a speech at a programme named “Ho Chi Minh – Journey of Aspiration 2025” to honour outstanding individuals and collectives in studying and following President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morality and style in Hanoi on December 25 evening.

Party chief calls for stronger patriotism, resolve to follow President Ho Chi Minh
Overseas Vietnamese affairs set for major breakthroughs, says PM
Overseas Vietnamese affairs set for major breakthroughs, says PM

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasised the need to develop a sustainable and high-quality overseas Vietnamese community, calling for breakthroughs in national unity, community growth, and mobiliation of resources to support the Fatherland’s development.

Overseas Vietnamese affairs set for major breakthroughs, says PM
Party chief vows to intensify anti-corruption efforts in 2026
Party chief vows to intensify anti-corruption efforts in 2026

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam has reaffirmed Vietnam’s strong commitment to combating corruption, waste, and misconduct, with a focus on stricter enforcement, preventive measures, and full implementation of strategic reform in 2026.

Party chief vows to intensify anti-corruption efforts in 2026
President urges stronger judicial reform for effective implementation
President urges stronger judicial reform for effective implementation

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong on December 25 called for stronger judicial reform efforts, stressing the need to fully institutionalise the Party’s resolutions and prioritise effective implementation in building a socialist rule-of-law state.

President urges stronger judicial reform for effective implementation
Party chief calls for breakthroughs in science and digital transformation
Party chief calls for breakthroughs in science and digital transformation

VOV.VN - Science, technology, innovation and digital transformation are no longer a matter of choice but an imperative for rapid and sustainable development, Party General Secretary To Lam said on December 25, urging breakthroughs in science and digital shift.

Party chief calls for breakthroughs in science and digital transformation
16th National Assembly to hold first session in Apr. 2026 following elections
16th National Assembly to hold first session in Apr. 2026 following elections

VOV.VN - The 16th National Assembly of Vietnam, following parliamentary elections in March 2026, is expected to convene its first session in early April, with a strong focus on organisational matters, leadership appointments and major policy decisions for the 2026–2030 period.

16th National Assembly to hold first session in Apr. 2026 following elections
PM requests development of modern, hi-tech, dual-use defence industry
PM requests development of modern, hi-tech, dual-use defence industry

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the development of a modern and high-tech defence industry with dual-use products, calling for the private economic sector to participate in developing the defence industry, with a focus on foundational and core technologies.

PM requests development of modern, hi-tech, dual-use defence industry
Resolutions on urban classification and administrative unit standards approved
Resolutions on urban classification and administrative unit standards approved

The National Assembly Standing Committee looked into two draft resolutions on administrative unit standards and urban classification at its 52nd session in Hanoi December 24.

Resolutions on urban classification and administrative unit standards approved
Vietnam’s 10 key events in 2025 selected VOV
Vietnam’s 10 key events in 2025 selected VOV

VOV.VN - Despite global uncertainty and severe natural disasters, 2025 marked a transformative year for Vietnam, defined by sweeping governance reforms, robust economic growth, major infrastructure breakthroughs and expanding social welfare.

Vietnam’s 10 key events in 2025 selected VOV
NA Standing Committee reviews report on public sentiment
NA Standing Committee reviews report on public sentiment

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee reviewed the legislature’s report on people's aspiration work for October and November during the 52nd session in Hanoi on December 24.

NA Standing Committee reviews report on public sentiment
Government performance in 2025: Decisive action delivers positive results
Government performance in 2025: Decisive action delivers positive results

VOV.VN - The year 2025 marks a defining chapter in the Government’s leadership and administration, as the Government and the Prime Minister have demonstrated strong resolve, decisive action and coordinated execution across the board, from institutional reform and administrative restructuring to business support and responses to external challenges.

Government performance in 2025: Decisive action delivers positive results
Central Steering Committee for People’s Air Defence established
Central Steering Committee for People’s Air Defence established

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 22 signed a decision on the establishment of the Central Steering Committee for People’s Air Defence (the Steering Committee).

Central Steering Committee for People’s Air Defence established
PM calls for transparency and acceleration of key railway projects
PM calls for transparency and acceleration of key railway projects

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasised the need for openness, transparency and optimisation in selecting investment options, particularly for the North–South high-speed railway project, while chairing a Government meeting on December 23.

PM calls for transparency and acceleration of key railway projects
Party Central Committee finalises preparations for 14th National Party Congress
Party Central Committee finalises preparations for 14th National Party Congress

VOV.VN - The 15th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee convened its closing session in Hanoi on December 23, completing all agenda items and tasks as scheduled, including key preparations for the 14th National Party Congress.

Party Central Committee finalises preparations for 14th National Party Congress
15th Party Central Committee meeting discusses personnel work for 14th National Congress
15th Party Central Committee meeting discusses personnel work for 14th National Congress

VOV.VN - The 15th meeting of the 13th Party Central Committee opened on the morning of December 22 at the Party Central Headquarters under the chairmanship of Party General Secretary To Lam, with State President Luong Cuong presiding over the opening session.

15th Party Central Committee meeting discusses personnel work for 14th National Congress
Vietnam People’s Army steadfastly advances under Party’s glorious flag
Vietnam People’s Army steadfastly advances under Party’s glorious flag

Under the Party’s glorious flag, the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) has always been an absolutely loyal and trusted political force of the Party, the State and the people, Party General Secretary To Lam stated in an article released on the occasion of the VPA's 81st founding anniversary (December 22, 1944–2025).

Vietnam People’s Army steadfastly advances under Party’s glorious flag
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