Secretary of the Party Committee of Laos’ Champasak province Alounxay Sounnalath highlighted Vietnam’s key achievements during 2021–2025, the significance of the coming 14th National Party Congress, the enduring Vietnam–Laos friendship, and expectations for 2026–2030 in a recent interview to Vietnam News Agency.

The Agreement under the UNCLOS on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (or High Seas Treaty), which took effect on January 17, opens up unprecedented opportunities for Vietnam to advance sustainable growth of its marine economy.

As the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) takes place from January 19–25, experts, along with intellectuals and members of the Vietnamese community in New Zealand, have expressed their deep sentiments, confidence and high expectations for this major political event of Vietnam.

Vietnamese and Chinese leaders have exchanged congratulatory messages to mark the 76th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations (January 18, 1950 - 2026), reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral ties.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has wrote an article, highlighting that economic diplomacy has left a strong mark at many milestones of the country’s development and strategic integration.

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is a significant moment not only for the Vietnamese people, but also for Vietnam’s friends around the world, said Chairman of the Israel-Vietnam Friendship Association and former Deputy Ambassador of Israel to Vietnam Eyal Buvilski.

VOV.VN - Vietnam U23 will face China U23 in the AFC U23 Asian Cup semifinal without midfielder Yang Haoyu, who is suspended after accumulating two yellow cards earlier in the tournament.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Film Development Promotion Association (VFDA) has recently held a year-end review of its 2025 activities and announced plans for the fourth Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV), scheduled to take place from June 28 to July 4, 2026, in the central city of Da Nang.

Piper Campbell, inaugural chair of the Department of Foreign Policy and Global Security at American University’s School of International Service, has expressed her strong impression of Vietnam’s economic growth and rising prestige, while offering a number of recommendations aimed at promoting sustainable growth.

Vietnam’s golfing scene is set for a full swing in 2026, with a packed calendar of domestic and international tournaments organised by the Vietnam Golf Association (VGA), promising a long season from March through to December.