An overview of the opening session.
Politics

Viet Nam to realise vision of building a strong maritime nation

In the context of the increasingly strategic role of the marine economy in the country’s development process, the need to improve institutions and develop infrastructure, science and technology, etc., related to the marine economy is becoming more urgent towards opening new approaches for sustainable marine economic growth in the new development era.

State President Luong Cuong (fourth from left, first row) and newly-appointed foreign ambassadors in Ha Noi on December 12, 2025. (Photo: VNA)
Domestic

State President receives newly-appointed foreign ambassadors

State President Luong Cuong on December 12 hosted receptions for the ambassadors of Egypt, India, Chile, and Singapore, as well as non-resident ambassadors of Latvia, Albania, Nepal, Uzbekistan, Djibouti, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Somalia, Chad, and Paraguay, who came to present their credentials.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son receives Kounlaphanh Vongnathy, Vice President of Phongsupthavy Group, in Hanoi on December 12, 2025. (Photo: VNA)
Domestic

Lao group urged to deepen energy ties with Viet Nam

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has commended Phongsupthavy Group as one of Laos’ leading investors supplying electricity to Viet Nam, noting its pledge to ramp up power exports and actively contribute to the implementation of energy cooperation agreements endorsed by senior leaders of the two Parties and States.

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