A delegation from the Department of Political Education under the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA), led by its head Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Van Duc, held talks with its Lao counterpart, headed by Maj. Gen. Keosouvanh Phangphilavong in Vientiane on November 10.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man has called for full, timely, and coordinated compliance with all legal requirements, emphasising that no procedural mistakes should compromise the voting and candidacy rights in the upcoming nationwide election.

Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang hosted a reception for Indian Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in Hanoi on November 10, during which both sides expressed satisfaction with the fruitful outcomes of the 15th Vietnam – India Defence Policy Dialogue held earlier the same day.

Credit growth of 18-20% for 2025 appears achievable as banks’ outstanding loans continued to expand over the first nine months.

Ho Chi Minh City authorities have proposed a VND9.2 trillion (US$370 million) project to dredge and upgrade the Ba Lon Canal, one of the city’s seven key drainage arteries, as flooding and pollution intensify across southern areas.

The Hanoi People's Committee has approved initial plans to build an Olympic-standard complex in the capital capable of hosting major international sporting events.