VOV.VN - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and his spouse hosted an official welcoming ceremony for Swiss President Guy Parmelin and his spouse, Caroline Parmelin, at the National Assembly Building in Hanoi on October 17.

VOV.VN - Swiss President Guy Parmelin and his spouse, Caroline Parmelin, arrived in Hanoi on October 17, beginning a two-day official visit at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and his spouse.

VOV.VN - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam has called for stronger safeguards for consumers affected by measurement fraud, stressing that penalties against violators must be accompanied by measures to recover wrongful charges and compensate those harmed.

The upcoming official visits to the European Union (EU) and Belgium by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation underscore the importance of the EU and Belgium in Vietnam’s overall foreign policy.

A delegation of the Party Committee of Central Party Agencies, led by Nguyen Long Hai, member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and Standing Deputy Secretary of the committee, visited Singapore from October 12 to 16 as part of its 2026 external relations programme.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and his spouse's upcoming state visit will open a new chapter in the partnership between the two countries, said Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Lina Gandløse Hansen.

Politburo member and Standing Member of the Secretariat of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee Vilay Lakhamphong left Hanoi on October 16, concluding his three-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Tran Cam Tu.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is seeking to translate its ambition for rapid economic growth into tangible development gains in 2027, with the government targeting GDP per capita of US$6,100 while prioritising productivity improvements, institutional reform and more effective use of national resources.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Party and State leaders and National Assembly deputies paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on the morning of October 17, ahead of the opening of the 16th National Assembly’s second session.

VOV.VN - National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man has called for faster decision-making without compromising quality, warning that caution must not become a reason for delay as lawmakers take up a major legislative agenda at the second session of the 16th National Assembly.

VOV.VN - The 16th National Assembly is to open its second session on October 17, that puts institutional reform and the removal of institutional bottlenecks at the forefront, with lawmakers set to consider 43 draft laws and resolutions for adoption and four additional draft laws for discussion.

All development aspirations must be realised through people, requiring a pool of talented individuals capable of formulating policies, mastering technology and implementing the country's key projects, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra has stressed.

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.

Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang met with Rita Mokbel, President and CEO of Ericsson Vietnam, in Hanoi on October 15, during which he called on Ericsson to share its technology development strategies and roadmaps, research experience and emerging trends.

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 said ahead of the visit.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has reaffirmed the Vietnamese Government’s support for PETRONAS in exploring further investment opportunities and signing new petroleum contracts for open blocks on Vietnam’s continental shelf, with a focus on investment efficiency and balancing the interests of all stakeholders.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang has spotlighted the significance of the state visit to Denmark and official visits to the European Union (EU) and Belgium from October 19-24 by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam.

VOV.VN - The second session of Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly is expected to consider and adopt 43 draft laws and resolutions, review four other draft laws, and decide on key socio-economic, financial and budgetary matters.

VOV.VN - As Vietnam marks 40 years of Doi Moi (Renewal), further institutional reforms, more effective national governance and the mobilisation of development resources are seen as key to unlocking new growth potential, experts said.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has called for the full implementation of the Gaza peace plan, urging all parties to exercise restraint, intensify diplomatic and mediation efforts, protect civilians and ensure unimpeded humanitarian aid.

VOV.VN - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam has underscored the need to reform the Party’s leadership methods, renew personnel work and strengthen implementation capacity, stressing that sound policies must translate into tangible development outcomes, greater economic competitiveness and improvements in people’s lives.

VOV.VN - Uzbekistan attaches special importance to its relations with Vietnam, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev told Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan at a meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, on October 15.

VOV.VN - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam’s upcoming state visit to Denmark is expected to mark a historic milestone in bilateral relations, reaffirm strategic trust and open up new opportunities for cooperation in green transition, trade, investment, science and technology, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Denmark Nguyen Le Thanh.

VOV.VN - Vietnam's Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan has outlined three key directions for the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), focusing on respect for international law, coordinated action to address common challenges, and stronger economic, technological and cultural connectivity.

VOV.VN - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam has just signed Conclusion No. 106-KL/TW, reviewing Vietnam’s socio-economic and state budget performance in 2026 and setting out key targets and implementation measures for 2027, including GDP growth of at least 10% and average inflation of around 4.5%.

Vietnam and China have agreed to strengthen strategic exchanges, enhance parliamentary cooperation and expand collaboration in key areas, creating fresh momentum for the stable and sustainable development of bilateral relations, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung said.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung called on young people to establish themselves as a leading force in building, developing and defending the Fatherland while attending a dialogue with youngsters in Hanoi on October 15 to mark the 70th anniversary of the traditional day of the Vietnam Youth Federation (October 15, 1956–2026)

The official visit to Vietnam by Swiss President Guy Parmelin is expected to inject fresh momentum into bilateral relations, translating the two countries’ cooperation potential into tangible results, Vietnamese Ambassador to Switzerland Chau Mai Anh told a Vietnam News Agency (VNA) correspondent in Geneva.

VOV.VN - The Poliburo and the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam is to hold a national conference on Oct. 16 to study, disseminate and implement the Resolutions of the Fourth Plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee, aiming to build a common understanding and translate the Party’s decisions into practice.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam received Vilay Lakhamphong, Politburo Member and Standing Member of the Secretariat of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee, and a high-ranking delegation of the LPRP in Hanoi on October 15.