The 15th National Assembly on October 31 morning listened to proposals and verification reports on a slate of draft laws aimed at strengthening national security, cybersecurity and digital transformation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on October 30 that while base salary rise is scheduled for July 2026, the government will review and seek approval from competent authorities, including the National Assembly, to consider moving up the timeline.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man has signed a resolution outlining guidelines for determining the projected structure and allocation of candidates for the all-level People’s Councils for the 2026-2031 term.

Lawmakers are scheduled to discuss the implementation of the 2025 State budget, as well as the State budget estimates and the plan for allocation of the central budget for 2026 during the 15th National Assembly (NA)’s ongoing 10th session on October 30.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered revision of overlapping regulations and building of a job-position framework as the basis for appropriate staffing to consolidate the two-tier local government system in November.

Party General Secretary To Lam on October 29 sent a letter of sympathy and encouragement to the people, officials, and soldiers across the country who are currently responding to and recovering from the consequences of natural disasters.

The National Assembly (NA) on October 29 devoted the entire day to assessing the implementation of the 2025 socio-economic development plan, outlining the plan for 2026, and reviewing the implementation of the National Assembly’s resolutions on the 2021–2025 five-year plans for socio-economic development and economic restructuring.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the Ministry of Finance to immediately disburse funds to help localities recover from severe flooding, including VND150 billion (US$5.9 million) for Hue City and VND100 billion (US$3.9 million) each for central Quang Ngai and Quang Tri provinces through an expedited process.

State President Luong Cuong on October 28 attended and delivered a keynote speech at a ceremony marking the 80th traditional day of the armed forces of Military Region 3 (October 31, 1945 – 2025).

The 15th National Assembly plans to dedicate the entire day on October 28 to discussing a supervisory report and a draft resolution evaluating the enforcement of policies and laws related to environmental protection since the Law on Environmental Protection 2020 came into effect.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 26 held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Canada and Cambodia, as well as with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related meeting in Kuala Lumpur.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam has underscored Vietnam’s strategic vision for development in the new era, aiming to build a self-reliant, innovative, and sustainable nation that actively contributes to global peace, progress, and prosperity.

The Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation has issued a guidance on disseminating the outcomes of the recent 13th meeting of the 13th Party Central Committee.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly on October 25 approved a resolution endorsing the Prime Minister’s proposal to appoint Pham Thi Thanh Tra and Ho Quoc Dung as Deputy Prime Ministers for the 2021–2026 tenure.

Tran Cam Tu, Politburo member and Permanent Member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Secretariat, on October 24 presided over a meeting of the sub-committee for the organisation of the 14th National Party Congress to review preparations for the political event.

VOV.VN - Social housing projects must be developed as quickly, transparently, and conveniently as possible to ensure equal access for all, prevent negative practices, safeguard social welfare, and contribute to inclusive and sustainable national development, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has emphasised.

As the Party Central Committee has released the full draft documents of the 14th National Party Congress for public feedback, scholars have shown strong interest, offering practical proposals that focus on key issues such as sustainable development, human development, and institutional improvement.

VOV.VN - The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is expected to take place in Hanoi over seven days, starting January 19, 2026, according to the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Communication and Education and Mass Mobilisation.

The 15th National Assembly, in its ongoing 10th session, held group discussions on October 22 afternoon to review the draft Law on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Law on Education, the revised Law on Higher Education, and the amended Law on Vocational Education.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested relevant agencies to urgently resolve outstanding issues, particularly regarding mechanisms and policies, in order to expedite the implementation of the Ninh Thuan 1 and Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power projects.

The National Assembly (NA) listened to the proposal and verification report on the draft amended Law on Public Employees on the morning of October 22, as part of its 10th session.

As part of the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly, deputies on October 22 morning listened to proposals and verification reports on three draft laws concerning the education sector, which were later discussed in group sessions in the afternoon.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on the Air Defence – Air Force (ADAF) to enhance its strategic mindset, bolster combat readiness, and safeguard the Fatherland from early and afar, stressing the need to remain a revolutionary, disciplined, elite force capable of fulfilling all missions under any circumstance.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 21 called for stronger determination, greater efforts, and more decisive, effective, and focused actions to fulfil all targets set out for 2025, given limited time left, heavy workload, and high requirements.

Lawmakers are engaging in group discussions at the 15th National Assembly’s 10th session on October 21, focusing on assessing Vietnam’s socio-economic performance in 2025 and setting development targets for the coming year.

The Government and the Prime Minister accomplished all eight tasks assigned by the Constitution during the 2021–2026 tenure, said Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh.

President Luong Cuong presented a report summarising the 2021–2026 term of the State leader at the 15th National Assembly’s ongoing 10th session on October 20.

President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Do Van Chien delivered a report summarising opinions and petitions of voters and people, submitted to the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly, at its opening on October 20.

VOV.VN - Vietnam aims for a GDP growth target of 10% or higher in 2026, based on the positive results achieved in the period 2021-2025 and in 2025 alone, according to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in a report presented to the National Assembly on October 20.

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, in his opening remarks at the 10th session of the legislature in Hanoi on October 20, requested that all deputies must place the interests of the nation and the Fatherland above all in every decision and action.