Restructuring Vietnam’s rice sector from production to trade has become an inevitable course of action as rice exports in early 2026 face a dual challenge from unfavorable market conditions and limited procurement and storage capacity, said insiders.

State President Luong Cuong hosted a banquet in Hanoi on the evening of January 29 in honour of President of the European Council (EC) António Costa and a high-ranking delegation of the European Union (EU), who are paying a two-day official visit to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has reaffirmed its consistent position in supporting and contributing to international efforts to resolve conflicts and disputes by peaceful means, in accordance with international law and the United Nations Charter, after joining the Gaza Peace Council as a founding member.

VOV.VN - Lao Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse on January 27 concluded a state visit to Vietnam, reaffirming the two countries’ commitment to further deepening their special relationship and comprehensive cooperation.

VOV.VN - Top legislator pays tribute to former Party and State leaders National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on January 27 paid tribute to former Party and State leaders and visited former top officials ahead of the Lunar New Year and following the successful conclusion of the 14th National Party Congress.

Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse hosted a state banquet in Hanoi on January 26 evening in honour of General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of the Lao Party and State.

The Politburo’s Resolution No. 79-NQ/TW on the development of State economic sector encourages State-owned enterprises (SOEs) to invest and forge linkages with other businesses along value chains, including those from the foreign direct investment (FDI) sector, a move seen as a solution to promote growth in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The State visit to Vietnam by Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse on January 26–27, 2026 is seen as an important milestone that will help operationalise and further deepen the strategic cohesion within the special Vietnam–Laos relationship.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has sufficient conditions, potential, policy space and confidence to achieve economic growth of 10% or higher in the coming period, according to Nguyen Anh Tuan, deputy head of the Central Policy and Strategy Commission.

On behalf of the Presidium of the 14th National Party Congress, Politburo member and State President Luong Cuong on January 20 delivered the opening remarks of the Congress, affirming that the Congress is a major political event of the country and a historic turning point.