Powering growth: Ensuring reliable energy supply to keep investment flowing

Welcoming the Vietnamese community's efforts and contributions, the General Secretary and President affirmed that the Party and State will continue improving institutions and policies to create favorable conditions for overseas Vietnamese to engage more deeply in the country's socio-economic development and play a proactive role as partners and co-creators in nation-building.

The Ministry of Public Security, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Training, hosted the closing and award ceremony for the 2026 “Peaceful Homeland” Video Creation Contest, on the evening of November 3 in Ha Noi.

In 2027-2028, Ho Chi Minh City targets 20-30% of managers, teachers and staff in English proficiency training, 30% of establishments providing training in English/STEM/STEAM teaching methods, at least 30% of educational establishments with a complete English-speaking environment, and at least 15% of educational establishments teaching subjects in English.

France and the EU could be suitable partners for Vietnam in robotics research, integration, testing and training, complementing equipment and technology supplies from other countries.

Notably, it has organized online scam prevention training courses for more than 1,000 young people with disabilities. In coordination with the Hanoi Police, it has also run awareness campaigns and guided members on identifying fraudulent schemes, protecting their accounts and personal data, and verifying information before sharing it on social media.

By 2030, Vietnam aims to ensure social security and improve the quality of life of people with disabilities, with priority given to those facing hardship or unable to support themselves. It also aims to ensure their appropriate participation in elected bodies and enable them to benefit from the country's development achievements.

The Party and State of Viet Nam have consistently identified the prevention and combat of human trafficking as a key priority in safeguarding national security, maintaining social order and public safety, and protecting human rights and the lawful rights and interests of its citizens.

Hanoi's fertility rate has remained below the replacement level in recent years. The total fertility rate stood at 1.88 children per woman in 2023, 1.86 in 2024 and 1.87 in 2025.

With the support of the Vietnamese Embassy in Greece, Hanoi Law University signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Deree College of the American College of Greece (ACG) and Panteion University.

By 2045, all Vietnamese children are set to fully enjoy their rights and gain equitable access to high-quality healthcare, education, culture, sports, social welfare and other essential services.

Recent developments in Hanoi and other localities highlight efforts to develop specialised treatment, standardise professional practices and apply artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced medical techniques, towards a more modern healthcare system.

The PM stressed that national energy security and an adequate electricity supply are fundamental to achieving socio-economic development goals and constitute a particularly important political task for the entire political system.

Addressing a dialogue on war legacies in Southeast Asia organised by the Stimson Centre in Washington, D.C on October 21, Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Dung briefed representatives of US government agencies, non-governmental organisations and experts on Vietnam’s efforts to address war consequences, while calling for international support and cooperation in urgent humanitarian work.

It is the ship’s first call at the city since 2023. Officers and crew will take part in cultural exchanges with local schools and a charity, and in professional exchanges with the Vietnam People’s Navy.

An official stressed the need to strengthen drainage and flood prevention across catchments and sub-catchments while coordinating irrigation, disaster prevention, drainage and urban development plans.

VNeID is used by around three to six million people daily, while approximately 19.1 million social security and payment account details have been integrated into the platform. Some 87% of citizens have bank accounts

In the new development phase, women are not only beneficiaries of development policy but also active contributors to economic, cultural and social value, helping set and deliver national goals.

Standing Member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu and Secretary of the Party Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) and central mass organisations and President of the VFF Central Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai presented 12 first A prizes to individual authors and author groups.

The country now has 34 transplant centres capable of performing heart, liver, lung, kidney and cornea transplants. Beyond single-organ procedures, Vietnam has also mastered multi-organ and domino transplant techniques.

The programme expected to offer medical check-ups to around 2,000 local residents, including approximately 1,000 people of Vietnamese origin.