Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung received Takebe Tsutomu, Special Advisor to the Japan-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, in Hanoi on December 11.

VOV.VN - A three-day scientific and educational forum titled “Russia-Vietnam: 75 Years of Cooperation” took place from December 11-13, marking the opening of the Russia-Vietnam Year of Science and Education Cooperation in 2026.

The National Assembly on December 11 approved the Law on Specialised Courts at International Financial Centre at its ongoing 10th session, with 438 out of 444 deputies voting in favour.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 11 made a phone call to Alexey Likhachev, General Director of Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom), during which he expressed Vietnam's desire to strengthen nuclear energy cooperation with Russia to develop the nuclear energy industry in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam has confirmed that relevant authorities are actively working with the SEA Games 33 organising committee in Thailand regarding an error in the map of Vietnam displayed during the opening ceremony.

Gen. Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and Deputy Minister of National Defence, and Admiral Saito Akira, Chief of Staff of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF), have agreed to further elevate naval cooperation between the two countries in the time to come.

VOV.VN - Despite challenges, the 15th National Assembly remains committed to fulfilling its mission and advancing the national development agenda, ensuring Vietnam steps into a new era of prosperity, said National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam emphasised the determination and the critical importance of prevention and systemic reform in the ongoing fight against corruption, waste, and misconduct during a national conference on anti-corruption efforts held in Hanoi on December 11.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam on December 11 chaired a national conference reviewing anti-corruption, anti-waste, and anti-negative conduct efforts during the 13th Party Congress term.

Frigate 015-Tran Hung Dao and a delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy departed Kure Port in Hiroshima prefecture on December 10, concluding a four-day visit to Japan.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly on December 11 approved a resolution to implement a national target programme for new-style rural development, sustainable poverty reduction, and socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas for the period 2026–2035.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly on December 11 approved a resolution introducing special mechanisms and policies to expedite major and strategic projects in Hanoi.

The 15th National Assembly passed the first-ever Law on Artificial Intelligence (AI), alongside the Law on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Law on Intellectual Property, and the revised Law on High Technology during the ongoing 10th session in Hanoi on December 10.

The new generation of Vietnamese farmers - those who embody knowledge, creativity, digital capability, autonomy, resilience, pioneering spirit, aspiration and dedication, will serve as a key force in building a prosperous agricultural sector, elevating Vietnamese agricultural products on the global map.

Lawmakers on December 10 voted to pass a law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Insurance Business during the ongoing 10th session of the 15th National Assembly (NA).

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has expressed its desire to continue working with Vietnam to promote women’s participation in leadership and management roles, with a particular focus on enhancing the engagement of female elected representatives in the National Assembly (NA).

The National Assembly (NA) on December 10 voted to adopt the law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on International Treaties, with 445 out of 448 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 94.08% of the total legislators.

The National Assembly (NA) on December 10 voted to adopt the law amending and supplementing a number of provisions of the Law on Corruption Prevention and Control, with 442 out of 444 deputies present voting in favour, accounting for 93.45% of the total number of deputies.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly is expected to vote on a record number of laws and resolutions on December 11, the final day of its year-end session, in what would be the busiest legislative sitting in its history.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has underscored that delivering on the Resolution of the first Congress of the Government Party Committee for the 2025–2030 term hinges on disciplined, coordinated and effective implementation, anchored by strengthened leadership and guidance throughout the entire system.

The 15th National Assembly (NA) on December 10 adopted several laws including the Cybersecurity Law, the amended Law on Protection of State Secrets, the law amending and supplementing certain provisions of 10 laws related to security and order.

A ceremony marking the 50th National Day of Laos was held at the Permanent Mission of Laos to the United Nations in New York on December 9.

VOV.VN - General and Minister of National Defence Phan Van Giang and Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergei Shoigu have highlighted the continued development of defence relations described as “reliable, practical, effective and comprehensive,” serving as a key pillar of the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has made substantive contributions to new developments in ocean governance and stepped up efforts to promote the effective implementation of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) at the UN General Assembly’s annual plenary debate on oceans and the law of the sea held in New York from December 8-9.

VOV.VN - The second ASEAN-US Maritime Exercise (AUMX-2) opened on December 10 on Batam Island, Indonesia, with Ship 09 of Brigade 171 and a delegation from the Vietnam People’s Navy participating in the drill.

A ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Cuba (December 2, 1960 –2025) was held on December 9 in Ho Chi Minh City by the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations and the Consulate General of Cuba in the southern city.

With a majority of votes in favour, the National Assembly (NA) adopted the amended Law on Tax Administration, the amended Law on Personal Income Tax, and the Law on Thrift and Anti-Wastefulness on the morning of December 10.

General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence, hosted a reception in Hanoi on December 9 for Spanish Ambassador to Vietnam Carmen Cano De Lasala.

Party General Secretary To Lam has requested all sub-committees in charge of preparations for the 14th National Party Congress to complete all assigned tasks on schedule, ensuring the successful organisation of the important political event.

The role of people-to-people diplomacy in fostering Vietnam–Laos relations was underlined at a series of meetings and discussions held in Vientiane on December 9.