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.

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).

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).

At a time when the world is being reshaped by intensifying geopolitical conflicts, supply-chain disruptions and sharpening competition among great powers, the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam stands as a pivotal juncture for the country to reaffirm its vision and strategic choice in future.

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.

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.

VOV.VN - 2026 marks the start of a new development phase, linked to the implementation of the 14th National Party Congress Resolution and the 2026-2030 socio-economic development plan.

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.

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.

VOV.VN - Economic growth reached 8.02% in 2025, placing Vietnam among the faster-growing economies in the region and globally, while macroeconomic stability and major balances of the national economy were maintained, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has reviewed socio-economic achievements of 2025 and the 2021–2025 tenure while sketching out major orientations and tasks for 2026 during an interview granted to the VNA on the occasion of the New Year 2026, the first year implementing the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress.

Cambodia’s January 7 Victory over the genocidal regime in 1979 was a shared triumph of the Cambodian and Vietnamese peoples, writing a heroic chapter in the history of selfless, sincere international solidarity between the two neighbouring countries, Cambodia’s AKP news agency said.

As of January 7, functional agencies have basically completed major task groups for the upcoming 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam on schedule.

VOV.VN - After 40 years of renewal, the Party’s policy thinking on international integration has continuously developed, moving from expanding external relations to establishing a strategy of comprehensive, deep, flexible and effective integration.

The organisation of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) was announced to foreign diplomatic missions and international organisations in Vietnam during a meeting in Hanoi on January 7.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is stepping up efforts to develop nuclear power as part of its strategy to strengthen energy security and meet long-term climate goals, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on January 7.

Against the backdrop of deepening global geopolitical polarisation in recent years, Vietnam’s foreign policy has proven its effectiveness and earned widespread international recognition.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s push to overhaul governance and pursue a technology-driven development path could position the country as a regional leader in Southeast Asia, according to Thai scholar Kavi Chongkittavorn.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam on January 7 called for a fundamental shift in the country’s development model, urging stronger reliance on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation to sustain long-term, high-speed growth.

The historic joint victory on January 7, 1979 not only helped Vietnam defend its southwestern border but also enabled the Cambodian people and armed forces to overthrow the genocidal Pol Pot regime, standing as a milestone of pure and faithful international solidarity between the two nations.

The Swiss–Vietnam Economic Forum (SVEF) has been closely following developments and preparations for the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), said its Secretary-General Rachel Nguyen Isenschmid.

VOV.VN - Cambodia on January 7 marked the 47th anniversary of the overthrow of the Khmer Rouge regime, underscoring the decisive role of the Kampuchean United Front for National Salvation and the invaluable assistance of Vietnamese volunteer forces in rescuing the country from genocide.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has taken a significant step in redefining its approach to international integration with the issuance of Resolution No. 59-NQ/TW by the Politburo, a move that elevates foreign affairs and global integration to a core, permanent national task amid a rapidly changing global landscape.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has praised government agencies, localities and security forces for their swift implementation of a housing reconstruction campaign in central Vietnam, and called for additional financial support to help storm-affected families stabilise their lives ahead of the Lunar New Year.

Vietnam, under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), has overcome many challenges and emerged as a bright spot in the global panorama, laying a solid foundation for a new period of development, according to Professor Vu Minh Khuong of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore.

Vietnam and India should set a clear direction to further elevate their bilateral relationship as they approach a decade of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Tshering W. Sherpa has said.

Politburo member and Standing member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu on January 6 inspected preparations for the upcoming 14th National Party Congress at the National Convention Centre (NCC) in Hanoi.

The Presidential Office on January 6 held a press conference to announce the State President’s orders promulgating 12 laws passed at the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly.

Over the past eight decades, Vietnam’s National Assembly (NA) has played a central role in safeguarding political stability, ensuring institutional continuity, staying attuned to public aspirations, and turning the country’s development goals into concrete outcomes.

Professor and Academician Boviengkham Vongdara, President of the Lao–Vietnam Friendship Association, highlighted the growing importance of deepening the special relationship between Laos and Vietnam in the new context in an interview recently granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s resident correspondents in Laos.