Professor Vijay Sakhuja, a renowned scholar of geopolitics and international relations and former Director of the National Maritime Foundation of India, has characterised Vietnam–Indonesia ties as among the most exemplary and strategically profound bilateral relationships in Southeast Asia.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam has called on the Party’s Internal Affairs sector to further strengthen its strategic advisory role, uphold integrity and remain at the forefront of the fight against corruption, waste and misconduct, as the country enters a new phase of development.

In recent years, particularly during its 15th term, the National Assembly (NA) has shifted decisively from a “management-oriented” mindset to one focused on enabling development, said NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavanh has stressed that bilateral cooperation in education and training and people-to-people exchanges from 2026 onwards will continue to serve as a strategic bridge, directly contributing to high-quality human resources development and sustainable growth in each country.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is accelerating its transition to a modern, efficient, and citizen-centric governance model, with the government emphasising digital transformation as a key driver for national development.

Vietnam has a real opportunity to achieve rapid growth through 2045, provided it fundamentally changes the way value is created and ensures a sufficiently strong and reliable energy foundation, said Eric Van Vaerenbergh, an energy expert and lecturer at the Brussels Engineering School (ECAM).

VOV.VN - The National Assembly of Vietnam has played a central role in shaping the country’s constitutional and legislative framework throughout its revolutionary history, contributing to social stability and sustainable development, experts said at a recent forum.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has expressed deep concern over the current situation in Venezuela, according to spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on January 3.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela has established an emergency contact channel to keep track of developments following the United States’ attack on Venezuela on January 3, according to Vietnamese Ambassador Vu Trung My.

State President Luong Cuong on January 3 sent a message of condolences to Swiss President Guy Parmelin following a serious fire in the canton of Valais on the night of December 31 that caused significant loss of life.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 3 received Philippine Ambassador Meynardo Los Banos Montealegre, who paid a farewell call at the end of his tenure in Vietnam.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 2 signed Dispatch No. 02/CĐ-TTg on further strengthening and improving the effectiveness of management and accelerating the completion of investment and construction projects in celebration of the 14th National Party Congress.

2025 was an incredibly significant year for Vietnam-US relations, marked by a series of major anniversaries and substantive advances across multiple areas of cooperation, US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper said in a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency.

The collection of public feedback, including from overseas Vietnamese (OVs), on the draft documents for the 14th National Party Congress reflects the consistent view that Vietnamese expatriates are an inseparable part of the nation, according to Dr Nguyen Thai Chinh, a specialist in earth science and satellite geodesy.

Vietnam’s continued socio-economic stability and positive development outcomes demonstrate the effective governance capacity and strong adaptability of its political system, according to Marcelo Rodriguez, head of the Commission for Foreign Affairs of the Communist Party of Argentina Central Committee.

VOV.VN - The coming 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) is widely viewed as a historic milestone, as it will not only review past achievements but also serve as a powerful call to action that reignites national aspirations for development.

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.

The results obtained over the past years show that the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)’s steadfast leadership forms the core factor in ensuring stability and creating a foundation for the country to confidently adapt to a profoundly shifting international order.

Vietnam’s message on human rights is consistent: human rights are universal, but their implementation must be practical and closely linked to people’s daily lives, such as the rights to healthcare, education and sustainable employment.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung has highlighted Vietnam’s 2025 diplomatic achievements and their contributions to the country’s strategic goals in his article recently published to mark the New Year 2026.

VOV.VN - The successful hosting of major multilateral events of regional and global significance marks one of Vietnam’s key foreign affairs achievements in 2025.

State President Luong Cuong chaired a meeting with the Presidential Office on December 31 to review its December performance and set key duties for January 2026, during which he urged greater efforts in strategic consultation tasks next year.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese President Luong Cuong hosted meetings with outgoing Ambassador Mohammed Ismaeil A. Dahlwy of Saudi Arabia, and outgoing Ambassador Meynardo Los Banos Montealegre of the Philippines at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on December 31.

Ahead of the New Year 2026, which marks the start of the 14th National Party Congress term, Party General Secretary To Lam has granted an interview to the Vietnam News Agency, affirming the country’s resolve to harness its intellect and fortitude as Vietnam moves confidently into a new era of development.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of National Defence on December 31 held a ceremony to present the State President’s decisions appointing four officers of the Vietnam People’s Army to serve in United Nations peacekeeping missions in the Central African Republic and at the United Nations Liaison Office for Peace and Security.

A series of major laws passed in 2025 will take effect on January 1, 2026, spanning employment, education, data protection, taxation, state budget, digital technology, energy, and transport.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh, in a recent interview with local television channel Elbilad, discussed stronger bilateral relations following the elevation to a Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's official visit in November.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 31 urged the banking sector to make stronger breakthroughs in institutional reform, administrative simplification and policy implementation to help drive Vietnam’s double-digit economic growth.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will make 2026 a year of breakthrough action in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, with a strong focus on tangible outcomes, effective implementation and real value for people and businesses, according to Party General Secretary To Lam.

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.