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.

Newly confirmed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been invited to Vietnam in 2025, marking the 30th anniversary of Vietnam-U.S. relations and the second year of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

On January 21, Vietnam’s leaders congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration, emphasizing their belief in the continued development of bilateral relations.

Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Ngoc Hai has made history as the first Vietnamese police officer to be appointed Acting Special Assistant and Chief of Staff to the UN Police Adviser, reflecting Vietnam’s growing role in global peacekeeping.

Within a short time, the Central Party Office has developed software that tracks the progress of Party Congresses at various levels.

At the Homeland Spring 2025 program, General Secretary To Lam commended the contributions of overseas Vietnamese, emphasizing their crucial role in Vietnam’s aspirations for prosperity and strength.

The annual Xuan Que Huong event welcomed 1,500 overseas Vietnamese as President Luong Cuong inaugurated the festivities and delivered Tet greetings.

During his official visit to Poland, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh encouraged LOT Airlines to resume its Warsaw-Hanoi route and reaffirmed Vietnam’s support for expanding Polish investment in aviation and pharmaceuticals.

During his visit to Poland, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with the Poland-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group, the largest such group in the Polish parliament, to discuss enhancing bilateral relations.

On January 18, 2025, Vietnam and China celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations with an exchange of messages between leaders, pledging to further their comprehensive partnership.