NA President urges removal of outdated regulations to spur development
Amending laws must not replace the responsibility to enforce them, but outdated regulations must not be allowed to continue obstructing development, said NA President Tran Thanh Man.
Laos’ senior Party official concludes official visit to Vietnam
The Vietnamese Party and State leaders welcomed the visit, describing it as significant as the two Parties and States are actively implementing their respective Party congress resolutions and high-level agreements, and seeking to further strengthen the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between the two countries.
16th NA’s second session: 43 draft laws and resolutions to be considered
The session will be held in person in two phases, from October 17 to November 14 and from November 20 to 21, with November 23 set as an alternative closing date.
Vietnam, Singapore promote cooperation through Party-to-Party channel
Nguyen Long Hai, member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and Standing Deputy Secretary of the committee, praised Singapore’s experience in personnel training, green transition, digital transformation and economic development, saying these offer valuable lessons for Vietnam.
Vietnam-EU ties set for new heights with concrete, practical outcomes: Ambassador
The upcoming official visit to the European Union (EU) by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam is expected to provide a chance for the two sides to bring bilateral ties to a new height, EU Ambassador to Vietnam Julien Guerrier told the Vietnam News Agency ahead of the visit.
☕ Afternoon briefing on October 16
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Talent a strategic national resource for development: Deputy PM
Building on the tradition of respecting talented people, the Party and State have consistently focused on identifying, attracting, utilising and promoting talent.
Minister of Public Security receives Lao Party official
Cooperation between the public security ministries of Vietnam and Laos will continue to deepen and become more practical and effective, with guidance from the senior leaders of the two Parties and States, said Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang.
Int’l cooperation promoted in telecommunications, technology for security
Ericsson attaches great importance to promoting cooperation in science and technology, digital transformation, AI and next-generation telecommunications in the Vietnamese market, said Rita Mokbel, President and CEO of Ericsson Vietnam.
Vietnamese Vice President addresses 7th CICA Summit in Azerbaijan
Vietnam is ready to share its experience and work with CICA members on areas of common interest, and will keep building trust through concrete, practical action toward a peaceful, connected and prosperous Asia.
Right policies must translate into tangible development capacity: Top leader
The Party Central Committee’s decisions require changes in thinking and coordinated reforms in Party building, leadership methods and personnel work. Right policies must translate into tangible development capacity, demonstrated through the operational effectiveness of the political system, the economy’s competitiveness and improvements in people’s lives.
Nationwide conference disseminates resolutions from 14th Party Central Committee’s fourth plenum
In all, 2,725,229 delegates joined, while live broadcasts on Vietnam Television, Radio the Voice of Vietnam and digital platforms extended access to officials and the public nationwide.
☀️ Morning digest on October 16
Vietnamese leaders' meetings with Politburo Member and Standing Member of the LPRP Central Committee's Secretariat Vilay Lakhamphong, PM Le Minh Hung's dialogue with the youth, and 10 outstanding Vietnamese women honoured by FAO are among news highlights on October 15 evening.
Asian consulates join friendship journey to Con Dao
the “Friendship journey – The city named after President Ho Chi Minh” programme is expected to lay the groundwork for stronger people-to-people diplomacy between Ho Chi Minh City and foreign partners, contributing to Vietnam’s relations with other countries and to regional peace, cooperation and sustainable development.
New impetus for sustainable development of Vietnam–China ties
The official visit to China by NA President Tran Thanh Man helped to further intensify high-level strategic exchanges, consolidate political trust and advance bilateral ties in the new period.
Vietnam gives highest priority to developing relations with Laos: Top leader
The top leader affirmed that Vietnam always attaches great importance to and gives the highest priority to consolidating and developing bilateral relations.
Swiss President’s visit to Vietnam to translate cooperation potential into tangible results
Ambassador Chau Mai Anh noted that while the past 55 years have laid a solid foundation of trust and cooperation, the Comprehensive Partnership heralds a new phase for the countries to expand areas of collaboration and translate commitments and existing potential into concrete projects delivering practical, long-term benefits for both countries.
Vietnam’s top legislator welcomes Standing Member of LPRP Secretariat
NA President Tran Thanh Man proposed maintaining regular exchanges between the two legislative bodies, as well as among their committees, specialised agencies, and parliamentarians, particularly regarding issues emerging during the implementation of each Party’s congress resolutions.
Prime Minister calls on young people to act as leading force in national development
The PM affirmed that the Party and State have always attached great importance to youth affairs and maintained a special commitment to young people. Numerous policies have been institutionalised and translated into legal provisions and government regulations for implementation.
Hanoi's National Assembly deputies urged to fulfill commitments to voters
In the third quarter of 2026, Hanoi recorded a strong breakthrough, with growth of 10.02%, exceeding the national rate of 9.95%. This marked the first time the city had achieved double-digit growth this year and its highest quarterly growth rate. Its GRDP growth in the first nine months was estimated at 8.85%, up from 7.92% in the same period of 2025.