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February 3, 1930 marked a historic milestone, a great turning point in the revolutionary struggle of our people, opening a new era – the glorious and radiant Ho Chi Minh era.

General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse are paying a state visit to Viet Nam from January 26 to 27 at the invitation of General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam To Lam and his spouse.

International experts from three countries, in discussions with two Viet Nam News Agency reporters, highlighted three key pillars emerging from Viet Nam’s recently concluded 14th National Party Congress: a stronger focus on sustainability and human capital, deeper international commitments in an increasingly volatile global environment, and practical implementation through a coordinated system of strategic resolutions.

Ha Noi Capital affirms a high level of political determination and stands ready to take the lead in turning the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress into reality through strong, creative and effective action. Upholding its role as the nation’s centre and driving force, Ha Noi will lay the foundations and generate momentum for Viet Nam’s development in a new era.

After days of intensive and active work, the 12th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, a major political event of profound significance for the Party, the State and the fraternal Lao people, has concluded with great success.

The 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress themed “Emulating reform and creativity, accelerating breakthroughs to propel the nation into an era of strong, civilised and prosperous development” is taking place in Ha Noi on December 27.

After 40 days of continuous, urgent, and serious work, with a scientific, innovative, and highly responsible spirit, the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly concluded successfully in Ha Noi on November 11, marking an important milestone in the legislative and supervisory journey of the people's highest authority.

To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, together with his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, has successfully concluded a state visit to Laos, which included attending a ceremony marking the 50th National Day of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, and co-chairing the high-level meeting between the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) and the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP).

December 2025 is marked with a series of brilliant milestones in the proud history of formation and development of the fraternal Lao party, state and people, with the celebration of the 50th National Day of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (December 2, 1975 – December 2, 2025) and the 105th birth anniversary of President Kaysone Phomvihane (December 13, 1920 – December 13, 2025).

At the invitation of General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith, and his spouse, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) To Lam and his spouse, together with a high-ranking delegation of Viet Nam, are paying a state visit to Laos for attending a ceremony marking the 50th National Day of Laos and co-chairing a high-level meeting between the CPV and the LPRP.

Sultan of Brunei Darussalam Haji Hassanal Bolkiah is paying a state visit to Viet Nam from November 30 to December 2 at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong. This marks the first visit to Viet Nam by Sultan of Brunei Darussalam after eight years and the sixth visit to the country by Sultan of Brunei Darussalam.

At the invitation of Tran Thanh Man, Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, Woo Won Shik, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (RoK), and his spouse are paying an official visit to Viet Nam from November 20 to 22.

At the invitations of Prime Minister of Kuwait Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al Sabah, PM of Algeria Sifi Ghrieb, and President of South Africa cum G20 Chair for 2025 Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, PM Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation are paying official visits to Kuwait and Algeria and will attend the G20 Summit along with bilateral activities in South Africa from November 16 – 24.

King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is paying an official visit to Viet Nam on November 12–13 at the invitation of the Luong Cuong, President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.

President Luong Cuong and a high-ranking delegation of Viet Nam left Ha Noi on October 29 morning for the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week in Gyeongju city and bilateral activities in the Republic of Korea (ROK). Their trip, from October 29 to November 1, is made at the invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation are paying an official visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from October 28 to 30, 2025 at the invitation of the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

At the invitation of President Luong Cuong, President of the Republic of South Africa Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa is paying a state visit to Viet Nam from October 23 to 24, 2025. This marks the first visit by a South African head of state to Viet Nam in nearly two decades and serves as a historic milestone in the deepening and substantive enhancement of Viet Nam–South Africa relations.

At the invitation of President of the Republic of Bulgaria Rumen Radev, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam To Lam and his spouse, together with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, are paying an official visit to Bulgaria from October 22 to 24.

As the first visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) by a General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) in 18 years, General Secretary To Lam’s trip was a resounding success. It helped strengthen political trust and create a strong momentum to further promote the relationship between the two Parties and two countries to new heights.

State President Luong Cuong and his spouse, together with a high-ranking delegation of Viet Nam, on September 21 left Ha Noi for the High-Level General Debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) and bilateral activities in the US.