VOV.VN - Vietnam’s foreign affairs in 2025 were marked by an intense pace of senior-level diplomacy, with frequent bilateral visits and active participation by Party and State leaders in major multilateral forums.

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.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on Vietnam’s diplomatic sector to enhance the country’s international standing and actively shape its role in global affairs, highlighting the importance of soft power in reflecting Vietnam’s growing stature and capabilities.

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the construction sector to finalise the investment model for the North–South high-speed railway by January 2026, describing it as a strategic project critical to the country’s long-term development.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a conference on December 20 to announce the establishment of Vietnam’s International Financial Centre (IFC), describing the move as a strategic breakthrough aligned with global financial restructuring and Vietnam’s national development aspirations.