Weekly highlights: Top leader pays visit to US for UNGA 79
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, paid a visit to the United States from September 21-25 (local time) for the United Nations Summit of the Future and the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79), and working sessions in the US.
Here are selected events of the week from September 20-26:
Top leader pays visit to US for UNGA 79
PM holds policy dialogue with experts, businesspeople
Send-off ceremony held for field hospital, engineer unit to UN peacekeeping missions
ADB remains upbeat about Vietnam’s economic prospect
Traditional cultural values shine at Hue “Ao dai” festival/.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon, in Hanoi on February 26, during which, they agreed to upgrade the bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
The 15th National Assembly adopted a resolution on several special mechanisms and policies for the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project at its ninth extraordinary session on February 19.
Vietnamese shooters Trinh Thu Vinh and Pham Quang Huy secured a gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event on February 12, at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.
The Ministry of Transport is working with ministries, sectors, and localities to ensure construction of the North-South high-speed railway begins by the end of 2027.
Looking back on the 95-year journey under the Party’s leadership, Vietnam has transformed from a poor and backward nation into a dynamic country with an increasingly prominent position on the world stage. This proves that, in Vietnam, no other political force than the Communist Party of Vietnam possesses sufficient mettle, intellect, experience, reputation, and leadership capabilities to guide the country through every difficulty and challenge, bringing the national revolutionary cause from one victory to others.
The Vietnamese people are celebrating Tet (Lunar New Year), which this year takes place from January 25 to February 2. Tet is the most significant traditional celebration in Vietnamese culture, a time for families to reunite, reflect on the past year, and hope for the best in the year ahead.
The “Ong Cong, Ong Tao” (Land Genie and Kitchen Gods) worshipping ritual, held on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month, which falls on January 22 this year, is also considered the start of the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival – the biggest and most important traditional holiday of Vietnamese people.
Vietnam is accelerating momentum in digital transformation. However, the cumbersome and multi-layered organisational structure remains a major bottleneck, hindering further progress.
The Government has issued Resolution No. 11/NQ-CP dated January 15, 2025, on visa exemptions under the Tourism Stimulus Programme for 2025 for citizens of Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland.
In the 2024 ASEAN Cup finals, the Vietnamese men's football team won both the first- and second-leg matches against Thailand to obtain an aggregate result of 5 - 3 and bring home the trophy.
Reforming and restructuring the state apparatus is crucial for Vietnam to make breakthroughs in the new era - which begins with a very important event - the 14th National Party Congress set in early 2026, according to insiders.
The Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024 concluded in Hanoi with 16 contracts worth 286.3 million USD, signed between Vietnam's defence industry and international partners.
Vietnam is accelerating momentum in digital transformation. However, the cumbersome and multi-layered organisational structure remains a major bottleneck, hindering further progress. In this podcast, we will explore expert insights on how streamlining the state apparatus can enhance Vietnam’s digital transformation endeavors.
Christmas is just around the corner, bringing a festive and vibrant atmosphere that brightens the entire country. From the solemn churches and Catholic neighborhoods to bustling streets, dazzling shopping centers, and cozy cafés, every corner glows with twinkling lights, floral decorations, and the sweet melodies of Christmas. The joyful and heartwarming decorations fill everyone with holiday cheer as they embrace the season of peace and look forward to a happy and prosperous 2025.
The national apparatus overhaul is both an urgent necessity and a natural progression for Vietnam to advance in the new era, solidifying its position in the region and the world. This is the view shared by domestic and international experts regarding Vietnam’s commitment to reforming its organisational structure.
The Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024 kicked off on December 19 at Gia Lam airport in Hanoi and will run until December 22. The event gathers over 200 units and enterprises from more than 30 countries worldwide.
The Asian Development Bank raised its 2024 and 2025 growth forecasts for Vietnam to 6.4% and 6.6% from previous predictions of 6.0% and 6.2%, driven by stronger trade activities and ongoing fiscal stimulus measures.
In his article “Combating wastefulness,” Party General Secretary To Lam underscores that the fight against wastefulness—a form of “internal enemy”—is as strategically significant as combating corruption and other negative phenomena. It serves as a vital motivator for the political system to unite in implementing breakthrough solutions, optimising resources, and propelling Vietnam decisively into a new era – the era of national resurgence.
