Party General Secretary Tô Lâm received Speaker of the Republic of Korea's National Assembly Woo Won Shik in Hà Nội on November 21, expressing his hope that the two countries will continue to be close friends and trustworthy partners as they pursue their development goals and aspirations.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee Tô Lâm hosted a reception for visiting President of the Senate of the Czech Republic’s Parliament Miloš Vystrčil in Hà Nội on November 21.

Việt Nam and South Africa have issued a Joint Statement on the upgrade of bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính's trip to South Africa to attend the G20 Summit and conduct a number of bilateral activities from November 21-23.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa agreed to elevate the bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership during their meeting in Johannesburg on November 21, within the framework of the former’s working trip to attend the G20 Summit and bilateral activities in South Africa.

Overseas Vietnamese (OVs) from continents have submitted more than 1,300 comments on the draft political report for the Congress, reflecting a strong sense of responsibility, trust and desire to accompany the nation.

President of the Senate of the Czech Parliament Milos Vystrcil noted that although the two countries are geographically distant, they are united by shared aspirations for peace, development and prosperity.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien led the Vietnamese delegation to the ninth meeting of the Commission of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and related activities, held in Melbourne, Australia, from November 20-21.

Fishermen in Gia Thuan coastal commune, the Mekong Delta of Dong Thap, have been determined to join the nationwide effort to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and help remove the European Commission’s “yellow card” by uniting to ensure compliance with regulations on sustainable and lawful fishing operations.

During a group discussion held as part of the ongoing 10th session, lawmakers said that as countries around the world ramp up investment in AI, Việt Nam urgently needs a comprehensive legal framework to avoid falling behind and to proactively seize opportunities presented by the new technology wave.

Many lawmakers focused on tightening criteria to prevent the import of outdated technologies.

At the G20 Summit, Vietnam will present key policy messages that contribute to global efforts to boost economic growth, reduce risks and strengthen cooperation in strategic sectors such as minerals, energy, trade system reform, finance, and global investment in the context of reshaping and building current global rules and regulations.

Vietnamese intellectuals abroad, particularly those with experience in both Vietnam and Japan, can provide valuable policy advice in science and technology.

The activities, taking place from November 21–24, are held at the invitation of South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, who serves as Chair of the G20 in 2025.

The National Assembly Standing Committee will convene its first-ever lawmaking forum in Hanoi on November 22, focusing on institutional and legal reforms to support national development in a new era.

The meeting reviewed the formation and strengthening of subcommittees and the Secretariat, outlined the work roadmap through 2027, and examined preparations and infrastructure projects in host locations, especially Phú Quốc Island, which will host the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week.

The first-ever lawmaking forum is designed to comprehensively review legislative activities since the start of the 15th NA term, stressing innovations in lawmaking approaches, assessing major achievements, drawing lessons learned, and identifying effective practices for replication. Participants will also address persistent shortcomings and propose solutions to improve the legislature’s operational effectiveness going forward.

Deputy Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs Nguyễn Thanh Hải briefed the Czech side on Việt Nam’s recent achievements in combating corruption, stressing that the work is a central task receiving strong and consistent direction from the Party and State, with the active involvement of multiple agencies.

The draft revised Law on High Technology comprises six chapters with 27 articles, stipulating high-tech activities along with relevant policies and measures to encourage and advance the sector.

Chairing an an emergency online meeting with representatives of ministries, agencies and localities on responses to heavy rains, floods, and other natural disasters in several central provinces while in Algeria, the leader urged localities to review and assess conditions, especially in submerged and cut-off areas, to plan timely support.

Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu has signed Conclusion 208-KL/TW, dated November 11, on the restructuring of Party organizations in major State-owned economic groups, corporations and commercial banks.