Resolution and Life

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh lauded the efforts made by ministries, agencies, localities, investors, contractors, project management boards, and thousands of workers who have been working on three shifts and staying at the construction sites throughout Tet to meet the requirements regarding progress and quality.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, head of the State Steering Committee for national important transport projects, on January 25 said that higher-level officials must take responsibility and be punished for the slow progress of of the Long Thanh international airport project.

Vietnam’s Tet (Lunar New Year) celebrations have been passed down through generations as families across the nation maintain centuries-old customs that mark the country’s most important annual holiday.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed a decision issuing the national action plan for putting circular economy into practice until 2035.

The review of Resolution 18 and the restructuring of the political system’s organisational apparatus have received broad support and praise from Party members, officials, and the public, with a high level of activeness of all levels. So far, many tasks have been completed ahead of schedule, following the direction set by the Party Central Committee.

PM Pham Minh Chinh called for cooperation and connection between ASEAN and the world, and between Vietnam and ASEAN countries to develop together and move forward together to exploit the world’s intelligence to serve common development goals.

The Chinese newspaper Global Times on January 20 published an article titled “75 years of China-Vietnam relations: a steady partnership in uncertain times,” reviewing the relationship, its goals, its growth over time, and its future outlook.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed ministries, agencies, and local authorities to drastically and effectively implement three strategic breakthroughs, six key tasks, and 12 primary solutions, striving for double-digit growth in 2025, set to be the year of acceleration and breakthroughs, and laying the foundation for the 2026-2030 socio-economic development plan.

Party General Secretary To Lam attended a ceremony to announce the winners of the ninth National Press Awards on Party Building - the Bua Liem Vang (Golden Hammer and Sickle) Awards 2024 – in Hanoi on January 20.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on January 19 met with 100 delegates representing overseas Vietnamese returning home to attend the 2025 “Xuan Que huong” (Homeland Spring) programme organised by the State Commission for Overseas Vietnamese (SCOV).

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air have joined 14 other airlines from around the world at the 30th Thai International Travel Fair which is being held in Bangkok.

Phu Yen province, with its idyllic rural landscapes, serene charm, and unique cultural heritage, is emerging as a favorite destination for film crews. This presents a golden opportunity for the province to promote its image to both domestic and international visitors.

The Government on January 15 issued a resolution on visa exemptions for citizens of Poland, the Czech Republic and Switzerland as part of a tourism stimulus programme in 2025.

By working together on new challenges and business opportunities, the prospects for cooperation between China and Vietnam will be even broader, and there will certainly be more space for development, said Executive President of the China - ASEAN Business Council (CABC) Xu Ningning.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed an official dispatch on January 15, ordering ministries, sectors, and localities to strengthen oversight and address real estate market manipulation and speculation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation are paying an official visit to Poland from January 16 to 18, 2025, at the invitation of Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland Donald Tusk.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visits to Poland and the Czech Republic, attendance in the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, and bilateral meetings in Switzerland from January 16 to 23 will deepen Vietnam's ties with key partners, enhance its stature and responsibile contributions, and demonstrate its aspirations for national development while leveraging global resources for the country’s development goals, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Hang.

Party General Secretary To Lam has emphasised the need for more efforts to place Vietnam among the top three Southeast Asian countries for digital technology research and development by 2030, and form at least five major digital technology enterprises capable of competing internationally.

Based on the continued restructuring and streamlining of the organisational apparatus of the ministries and agencies under Resolution 18 by the Politburo, the Government structure for the 15th tenure (2021-2026) is expected to consist of 14 ministries and 3 ministerial-level agencies, a reduction of five entities.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the 10th meeting of the Government Steering Committee tasked with reviewing the implementation of the 12th Party Central Committee’s Resolution on continued reform and reorganisation of the political system to ensure it is streamlined, effective and efficient, in Hanoi on January 13.