Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra outlined six key tasks and solutions to improve the quality and efficiency of two-tier local administrations to better serve citizens and businesses in the next five years at press conference on October 13 to announce the outcomes of the first Congress of the Government’s Party Organisation for the 2025-2030 tenure.

The first congress of the Government’s Party Organisation for the 2025-2030 tenure concluded successfully on October 13, completing all items on its agenda after two days of intensive, responsible, and productive discussions.

The National Assembly (NA)’s Standing Committee continued its 50th session on October 13 afternoon to deliberate the revised bills on personal income tax and tax administration, highlighting comprehensive digital transformation in tax management.

The export tariff for gold or silver products has been reduced from 1% to 0%, according to a recent Government decree.

The State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC), in collaboration with the UK Embassy, held a workshop in Hanoi on October 13 to unveil a green bond disclosure handbook designed to boost transparency and advance the green finance market.

VOV.VN - Vietnam opened a photo exhibition at the United Nations headquarters in New York on October 13, highlighting its commitment to promoting human rights globally.

General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA), and Deputy Minister of National Defence, hosted Australia's Chief of Air Force (CAF) Air Marshal Stephen Chappell in Hanoi on October 13, during which the two sides agreed to further promote defence cooperation in the time to come.

VOV.VN - Addressing the 2025 Global Leaders' Meeting on Women in Beijing, China, on October 13, a Vietnamese official highlighted the country’s achievements and putting forward concrete proposals to promote gender equality and empower women in the context of rapid global changes.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s U17 national team claimed a commanding 5-0 victory over Guam U17 women in their opening match of the 2026 AFC U17 Women Asian Cup qualifiers at Binh Duong stadium, Ho Chi Minh City on October 13.

VOV.VN - Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang hosted a welcome ceremony and held talks with Haluk Görgün, President of the Turkish Defence Industry Agency, in Hanoi on October 13.