The third Cambodia – Laos – Vietnam Buddhist Summit took place in Phnom Penh from October 27 to 29, focusing on the promotion of Buddhist harmony for peace and sustainable development.

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 - 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.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh shared Vietnam’s development experience and its commitment to fostering inclusive and sustainable cooperation within ASEAN, while addressing the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ASEAN BIS) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 26.

The 7th International Conference on Vietnamese Studies, themed “Vietnam: Sustainable Development in the New Era”, opened in Hanoi on October 25, drawing the participation of about 1,200 Vietnamese and foreign scholars from over 30 countries and territories, both in person and online.

VOV.VN - The United Nations will continue to accompany, support, and pay attention to Vietnam’s development priorities, affirmed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during his talks with President Luong Cuong in Hanoi on October 24.

VOV.VN - In a world marked by complex and unpredictable changes, Vietnam and Bulgaria are determined to further consolidate political trust, expand comprehensive cooperation, and jointly contribute to peace, partnership, and sustainable development.

VOV.VN - An official of Hanoi proposed increasing urban development cooperation, especially in transport infrastructure development and green transition, with Chongqing (China) during his reception for Vice Mayor Xu Jian of Chongqing on October 24.

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.

Vietnam is orienting the development of its fisheries sector towards responsibility and sustainability by reducing exploitation, expanding aquaculture, and protecting aquatic resources.