The city population is estimated at 11 million by 2030 and 14.5 million by 2050. Labour productivity growth is targeted at 7 per cent annually, with its human development index (HDI) exceeding 0.85.

In an interview granted to the Việt Nam News Agency (VNA) on the occasion of the New Year holidays, Renee Deschamps, Chargé d'Affaires of the Australian Embassy in Việt Nam noted “the relationship has never been better”.

In six years, the Ministry of Education and Training has sent 429 students to study nuclear-related fields in Russia, while EVN sent 31 students to Japan and trained 24 engineers in nuclear energy.

The military will maintain sound defence cooperation relations with neighbouring countries, major countries, strategic partners, ASEAN countries, and traditional friendly countries; firmly adhere to the "four no's" defence policy; ensure the highest national interests on the basis of international law

General Phan Văn Giang said “We are demonstrating to the world that the Việt Nam People’s Army is a combat force, a working force and a labour force. Our national defence industry is advancing towards self-reliance, self-strengthening, dual-use and modernisation.”

Lâm highly appreciated support and cooperation provided by the Singaporean government to Việt Nam since the early days of its "Đổi mới" (renewal) and international integration. He affirmed that Việt Nam always attaches importance to and wants to boost and deepen the Strategic Partnership with Singapore in a more robust, substantive, and effective manner.

The announcement was made at a ceremony held by the Permanent Mission of Việt Nam to the United Nations (UN) in New York on December 12 on the occasion of International Human Rights Day, drawing a large number of diplomats and representatives from various UN missions.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyễn Minh Hằng and Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs of Kuwait Samee Essa Johar Hayat co-chaired the fourth political consultation between the two foreign ministries in Hà Nội on December 13.