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A proposal and a verification report on the draft revised Law on Asset Auction were delivered to the National Assembly (NA) on October 19, aiming to curb profiteering, discourage speculative bidding and improve the transparency and efficiency of asset 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.
Sixteen Vietnamese enterprises specialising in wooden furniture, handicrafts, rattan and bamboo products, and home décor are showcasing their products at High Point Market 2026, the world's largest home furnishings trade show, taking place in North Carolina, the US from October 17 to 21.
Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Pham Duc An has called on commercial banks to cut lending rates selectively, prioritising production, business activities and sectors encouraged by the Government, while ensuring banking system safety.
The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee recently launched the 2026 Month for the Poor campaign and honoured organisations and individuals for their contributions to social welfare during 2024-2026.
A world culinary culture festival took place in Hwaseong city, Gyeonggi province, the Republic of Korea (RoK), on October 18, serving as a bridge for cultural exchange between local residents and foreign communities, with Vietnamese cuisine and culture taking centre stage this year.
Vietnam regards improving people’s living standards and linking economic growth with social progress and equity as an overarching goal throughout its development process.
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (NordCham Vietnam) will host the Nordic-Vietnam Business Summit 2026 on October 29, bringing together 100 senior representatives from government and the Nordic and Vietnamese business communities.
Vietnamese women have played central roles in national construction and defence, cultural preservation, family life and economic development. Their standing has grown with the country’s rise, giving them wider scope to apply their skills and ambitions across every sector.
Continuing the second session of the 16th National Assembly, lawmakers on October 19 morning listened to proposals on the draft revised Law on Asset Auction, the draft revised Law on Lawyers and the draft revised Law on Adoption, along with appraisal reports on the bills, before discussing them in groups.