Vietnamese Embassy in Russia advises community to exercise caution following Moscow security alert

The official visit by Lao National Assembly President Sonexay Siphandone and his spouse will provide an opportunity for the two sides to discuss strategic measures to further deepen bilateral relations in the next phase. The visit will also reaffirm their determination to develop the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between Vietnam and Laos in a more substantive and sustainable manner, for the benefit of the two countries' people.

According to the minister, the draft law is being revised against the backdrop of projected total social investment demand for 2026-2030 being 2.21 times that of the 2021-2025 period. Disbursed foreign direct investment (FDI) alone needs to reach an average of 30-40 billion USD annually, six to seven times the level recorded in the previous period.

According to the U.S. Embassy in Vietnam, on November 1, the Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Bertholf (WMSL-750) arrived in Ho Chi Minh City for a visit aimed at strengthening relations with the Vietnam Coast Guard and Vietnamese maritime law enforcement agencies.

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.

While the conditions regarding institutional frameworks, facilities, personnel, and technology are basically sufficient, the fundamental challenge now lies in rigorous implementation, said Minister of Agriculture and Environment Trinh Viet Hung when talking about biotechnology development.

Newly-appointed French Ambassador Didier Le Bret praised Vietnam’s ability to combine modern development with the preservation of its heritage, cultural traditions and historical values.

Welcoming the Azerbaijani envoy to Vietnam, the Vietnamese leader affirmed that Vietnam treasures the friendship, valuable support and assistance extended by the State and people of Azerbaijan to Vietnam during its past struggle for national independence, as well as its current process of national construction and development.

Congratulating Thai Nguyen on its achievements, the General Secretary and President said the province should look beyond its 195th anniversary towards its bicentenary and the country's development aspirations for 2045.

Under the overall development model, the megacity will comprise five growth poles, namely international financial services at the centre; innovation in the East; industry, high technology and logistics in the North; seaports, free trade, international logistics and energy in the South; and urban development, education and healthcare in the West.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has called for more decisive measures to boost the production, processing and export of agricultural, forestry and fishery products, while strengthening domestic consumption and preparing for market fluctuations ahead of the Lunar New Year.

Top leader To Lam called on female National Assembly (NA) deputies to contribute proactively to lawmaking from the earliest stages, ensuring that policies are grounded in practical evidence, constitutional, consistent, and enforceable. They should identify shortcomings before laws are adopted, propose initiatives in the public interest, maintain independent judgment, and uphold integrity to prevent group interests from distorting policymaking.

VOV.VN - General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, is leading a high-level Vietnamese delegation to the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), taking place on October 29 in Cebu, the Philippines,, where he put a number of concrete proposals to bolster defence cooperation between ASEAN and its partners.

PM Le Minh Hung said a successful APEC 2027, especially the Economic Leaders’ Week, will leave Viet Nam’s mark on APEC and international friends, and help connect global resources for socio-economic development of the country, localities and businesses.

Vietnam always follows and congratulates Belarus on its development gains under the leadership of President Aleksandr Lukashenko, PM Le Minh Hung said, praising positive results of bilateral cooperation, especially since General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam’s state visit to Belarus in May 2025.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung thanked Managing Director of the World Economic Forum Stephan Mergenthaler and WEF partners for their longstanding cooperation with Vietnam and contributions to making the Autumn Economic Forum an open and substantive platform for dialogue among governments, businesses and the scientific community.

Vietnam places strong emphasis on ensuring equal access to information, advancing inclusive digital transformation and expanding internet infrastructure, particularly in remote and disadvantaged areas, so that all people could benefit from scientific and technological advances.

Vietnam wants international partners not merely to “invest in Vietnam”, but to “invest with Vietnam”; not merely to “manufacture in Vietnam”, but also to engage in research and development (R&D), promote innovation and create new value chains competitive at both regional and global levels.

NA President Man called on the State Audit Office of Vietnam to selectively adopt international experience, and draw lessons from its own practical work to share with international partners, thereby making more substantive contributions to the global public audit community.

At the talks, the two sides agreed on measures to further strengthen ties between the CPV and the MIU and between Vietnam and the Dominican Republic.

The university must strive to meet advanced standards in training, research and community service, and enhance its reputation regionally and internationally. Its growth must contribute to strengthening the country’s development capacity and bring tangible benefits to the people, said General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam.