In honor of the Vietnam People’s Army’s 80th anniversary, 34 senior officers received prestigious medals recognizing their exceptional contributions to national defense and military excellence.

The Politburo has issued formal warnings to former Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and former Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh, and a reprimand to senior Party official Truong Thi Mai, for serious violations of Party and State regulations.

Reducing the size of the National Assembly could streamline legislative processes, but the focus must remain on improving the quality of elected deputies.

The Vietnamese Mission to the United Nations (UN) in New York on December 12 held a ceremony to announce Vietnam's re-election to the UN Human Rights Council for the 2026-2028 term.

Viet reaffirmed Vietnam's firm support for the Palestinian people in exercising their rights to self-determination and realising their aspirations to become a full member of the UN.

The Standing Board of the Vĩnh Long provincial Party Committee and its standing members also showed some violations, shortcomings, and limitations in leadership and direction regarding the development and implementation of working regulations

The NA Chairman asked the Government and the Supreme People’s Court to urgently direct the completion of the dossiers on the draft laws and resolutions to be presented to the legislature at its ninth session.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Đỗ Hùng Việt called on countries and donor partners to respond to the UN Secretary-General’s call to help CERF mobilise sufficient resources to meet humanitarian assistance needs globally.

Downsizing the apparatus must be done in line with Việt Nam’s circumstances, while taking into account international best practices, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said.

The focus must be coupled with continuing the development of a streamlined, efficient, powerful and effective organisational structure of the ministry.

As guided by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), when restructuring or merging organizational structures, decisions on choosing heads of new agencies must be made based on practical conditions and the standards and capacities of the personnel.

A shift to three-tier governance could make Vietnam’s political apparatus leaner, more efficient, and better suited to modern challenges.

Ho Chi Minh City is tackling unused public assets and inefficiencies, aiming for effective management amid organizational restructuring.

Starting in 2025, Hanoi will allocate surplus wage reform funds to provide additional income for over 40,000 civil servants and public employees.

Vietnam and China have agreed to collaborate on constructing three standard-gauge railway lines, marking a new phase in their comprehensive partnership.

National Assembly Vice Chair Nguyen Thi Thanh has called for robust and even exceptional policies to encourage civil servants with 2–4 years left until retirement to step aside, allowing space for young, well-trained cadres to strengthen the system.

During a visit to Vietnam’s National Archives Center III, U.S. Ambassador Marc Knapper viewed rare national treasures and emphasized the importance of historical cooperation.

Minister of Defense Phan Van Giang has highlighted that the 2nd VN International Defense Exhibition is an opportunity to seize strategic opportunities and attract talent from major defense corporations such as Boeing, Airbus, and Lockheed Martin.

Dr. Nguyen Si Dung advocates for integrating technical expertise into leadership roles as Vietnam streamlines its political apparatus.

Madam Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of General Secretary To Lam, joined ambassadors and heads of international organizations in Vietnam for a delightful weekend exploring global culinary traditions.