At the turn of the Year of the Snake 2025, President Luong Cuong conveyed his Tet greetings to the people, soldiers, and comrades across the country, the Vietnamese community abroad, and friends and citizens of other nations worldwide.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-Chair of the Boston Global Forum, unveiled the Government 24/7 Initiative, an AI-driven governance model now celebrated on the global stage.

Vietnam has initiated a historic overhaul of its political system, aiming to streamline governance and reduce bureaucracy by 2025 - a revolutionary move that reflects the nation’s growing ambitions.

General Secretary To Lam has called for reforms to establish a culture of equality between central and local governments, emphasizing the need for local authorities to have mechanisms to address obstacles and drive development.

General Secretary To Lam has proposed a streamlined three-level local police system, eliminating district-level forces to enhance efficiency and align with national governance reforms.

The Party Central Committee has finalized its review of leadership candidates for key state agencies during the 2021–2026 term, paving the way for the Politburo to present nominees to the National Assembly for election and ratification.

Cuban Ambassador Rogelio Polanco Fuentes extended heartfelt Tet greetings to the Vietnamese people, drawing inspiration from the legend of Hoan Kiem Lake to express hopes for peace in the new year.

General Secretary To Lam has outlined plans to restructure the Central Inspection Commission, appoint new Politburo members, and streamline Vietnam’s political system during the 13th Central Committee meeting.

In a key leadership change, Nguyen Duy Ngoc has been appointed as Chairman of the Central Inspection Committee and elevated to the Politburo, succeeding Tran Cam Tu.

Tran Luu Quang, head of the Central Economic Commission, has been elected to the Secretariat of the 13th Party Central Committee during a meeting on January 23.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has outlined six key pillars for ASEAN’s success in the smart era, emphasizing innovation, cooperation, and sustainability during his speech at Davos 2025.

Singing in Vietnamese, the G4 ambassadors delivered a heartfelt performance of “Năm qua đã làm gì” at Thang Long Imperial Citadel, wishing the Vietnamese people a happy and harmonious Tet.

Vietnam is studying the possibility of joining the OECD as part of its efforts to enhance global economic integration, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh revealed during a meeting with OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann.

On January 23, Party and state leaders visited President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and the Monument to Heroic Martyrs to honor their contributions to the nation.

At the WEF Davos 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized Vietnam’s commitment to innovation, climate action, and balanced diplomacy, even entertaining the idea of golf diplomacy with Donald Trump.

A South Korean appellate court has upheld a ruling requiring the government to compensate a Vietnamese survivor of the 1968 Quang Nam massacre, marking a historic acknowledgment of war atrocities.

The Politburo has reached a high consensus on plans to streamline Vietnam's political system, proposing major structural changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Prime Ministers Pham Minh Chinh and Petr Fiala announced a strategic partnership between Vietnam and the Czech Republic during a meeting in Prague.

Vietnam and Belarus have officially implemented a visa exemption for ordinary passport holders, allowing 30-day stays per visit and enhancing bilateral ties.