Amendments to Penal Code to advance judicial reform, strengthen crime prevention: Lawmakers
The legislators agreed that the draft revised Penal Code promptly institutionalises the Party’s policies and guidelines on judicial reform, perfects the legal framework for crime prevention and control, upholds humanitarian and rehabilitative principles in handling offenders while maintaining the deterrent effect and strictness of criminal sanctions.
☕ Afternoon briefing on October 19
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Vietnam, Laos to turn high-level commitments into tangible benefits
Choosing Vietnam as the first destination continues to affirm the highest priority and long-term strategic significance of the Vietnam – Laos relationship in the foreign policy of each country.
NA President urges tougher rules to curb bid rigging in property auctions
National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man called for tighter safeguards against collusion, bid rigging, sham bidders and last-minute bid withdrawals, as lawmakers reviewed a draft revision of the Law on Property Auction during the 16th legislature’s second session in Hanoi on October 19.
NA considers revised law to curb auction profiteering
To curb the activities of intermediaries who manipulate auctions and participants who have no genuine intention to buy, the draft stipulates that bidders who submit valid applications, pay the required deposits and attend an auction are deemed to have agreed to bid at least the starting price.
New chapter in Vietnam-Switzerland comprehensive partnership
With the positive outcomes achieved during the visit and the continued efforts of ministries, sectors and localities, Vietnam and Switzerland will make the most of their respective strengths and opportunities for cooperation to foster stable and sustainable bilateral relations, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang.
Vietnam-Germany Strategic Partnership deepens across multiple sectors after 15 years
As their Strategic Partnership enters its next phase, Vietnam and Germany have opportunities to deepen cooperation, expand investment and build stronger links between their people.
Vietnam shares development vision, promotes cooperation in Mexico
Vietnam regards improving people’s living standards and linking economic growth with social progress and equity as an overarching goal throughout its development process, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Van Hai at an international seminar organised by Mexico’s Labor Party (PT), which concluded on October 17 in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca.
Law revisions seek to boost decentralisation, procedure simplification in asset auction
The draft revised Law on Asset Auction aims to institutionalise the Party’s guidelines on decentralisation and delegation of authority, cut and simplify administrative procedures, and promote the application of information technology and digital transformation in asset auction activities.
Swiss President wraps up successful visit to Vietnam
Vietnam consistently attaches importance to its friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Switzerland, they stressed, describing the visit as a vivid demonstration of the two countries' commitment to realising and further deepening their Comprehensive Partnership, established in January 2025, the Vietnamese leaders said.
☀️ Morning digest on October 19
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.
Vietnam, Denmark work together to build greener, more prosperous, sustainable future
Over the 55 years since diplomatic relations were established, Vietnam and Denmark have built a solid foundation of friendship, trust and increasingly close cooperation. Rooted in historical ties and the affection shared by the Royal Family and the two countries’ people, their relationship is entering a new chapter centred on the green transition, innovation and sustainable development.
Vietnam, Switzerland explore broader scope for cooperation
Given Vietnam’s dynamic and expanding economy and its need to diversify supply, distribution and trade channels, Switzerland offers promising opportunities for Vietnamese small and medium-sized exporters.
Vietnam, Switzerland seek to deepen parliamentary cooperation
National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man and Swiss President Guy Parmelin agreed to leverage parliamentary cooperation to promote the implementation of high-level agreements, linking exchanges of legislative experience with oversight of implementation.
Vietnam, Liechtenstein step up cooperation, tap opportunities from new agreements
Vietnam attaches importance to its relations with Liechtenstein and values the principality’s standing and strengths in science and technology, innovation, finance, technology and highly skilled human resources development, said Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.
Top leader receives Liechtenstein Prime Minister
Liechtenstein regards Vietnam as an important partner in Southeast Asia and wishes to further strengthen long-term cooperation in economy, trade and investment.
Lawmakers call for growth breakthrough in 2027, with results as key measure
National Assembly President Tran Thanh man called for an honest assessment of existing difficulties and shortcomings, urging deputies to contribute practical solutions to help fulfil the socio-economic development targets for 2026 and create a breakthrough in 2027.
Vietnam, Iceland boost economic, trade, investment ties
The foreign ministries of Vietnam and Iceland should maintain close coordination and play their role as focal agencies in further advancing bilateral cooperation.
Top leader’s visit to elevate Vietnam-Denmark relations in new era
The State visit to Denmark by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam is expected to provide fresh impetus for increasingly deep and effective Vietnam-Denmark relations, delivering tangible benefits to the people and businesses of both countries
Foreign Minister heads organising committee for CLMV 12, ACMECS 11
Politburo Member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung has been named head of the organising committee for the 12th Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar-Vietnam Cooperation Summit (CLMV 12) and the 11th Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy Summit (ACMECS 11).