Politics NA Chairman calls for unity, responsibility to ensure success of historic 10th session The NA is scheduled to review and decide on 66 major issues, including 49 draft laws, four draft resolutions, and 13 socio-economic and budget-related matters in its upcoming session. 2 hours ago | Vietnam news Developing legal aid mobile application to support vulnerable groups 3 hours ago | Vietnam news Prime Minister meets with Can Tho voters ahead of 15th NA’s 10th session 5 hours ago | Vietnam Law Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs holds phone call with UK Foreign Secretary 6 hours ago | Vietnam news 1 Vietnam news | 3 hours ago Hungary's top legislator commends HCM City’s remarkable progress Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly László Kövér is in the city to begin his official visit to Việt Nam at the invitation of Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn. 2 Vietnam news | 8 hours ago The 10th session of 15th National Assembly to be opened At 8am, the National Assembly will hold a preparatory meeting where NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn will deliver a speech. 3 Vietnam Law | 12 hours ago Maintaining balance to safeguard public health: PM The PM requested relevant ministries and agencies to fully absorb sound and practical opinions, review existing legal regulations, and consider amendments and supplements to meet current requirements. 4 Vietnam news | 10/18/2025 20:16 Party Central Committee’s Office requested to act as “conductor” for Party, State offices Party General Secretary Tô Lâm outlined three strategic directions for the office, including promoting comprehensive digitalisation of document management, records, and workflows, including digital signatures, online scheduling, and reporting. 5 Vietnam news | 10/18/2025 18:47 Raising awareness of legal aid at grassroots level The training courses were held by the Department of Legal Education and Legal Aid under the Ministry of Justice as a part of its work plan this year. 6 Vietnam news | 10/18/2025 18:37 Over US$23.34 million raised for Cuban people Cuban Ambassador to Việt Nam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes expressed profound gratitude for the Vietnamese people’s solidarity, saying it embodied the nation’s humanitarian spirit and timeless values. 7 Vietnam news | 10/18/2025 17:05 Defence Intelligence urged to strengthen capacity, uphold loyalty To fulfil its mission in the new context, Party General Secretary Tô Lâm requested that the defence intelligence continue to strengthen its class and revolutionary character, reaffirming itself as an absolutely loyal and highly trusted force of the Party, the State, the Army and the people. 8 Vietnam Law | 10/18/2025 16:02 Hungarian NA Speaker starts official visit to Vietnam Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly László Kövér arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on October 18 morning to start his five-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man. 9 Vietnam Law | 10/18/2025 14:07 PM calls for higher responsibility in public investment disbursement Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh noted that public investment capital for this term has risen by 55 percent compared to the previous term. For 2025 alone, the figure totals approximately VND 1.11 quadrillion (USD 421.38 million) with the Government striving for 100 percent disbursement to help spur growth and development. 10 Vietnam news | 10/18/2025 09:45 German Festival in Hà Nội celebrates 50 years of Việt Nam - Germany relations Under the theme “Celebrating Joint Development Cooperation”, the event runs until October 19 and features a wide range of cultural, economic and educational activities showcasing the long-standing partnership between the two nations. 11 Vietnam news | 10/18/2025 09:42 Hungarian NA Speaker starts official visit to Việt Nam Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly László Kövér arrived in Hồ Chí Minh City on October 18 morning to start his five-day official visit to Việt Nam at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn. 12 Vietnam Law | 10/17/2025 23:10 15th NA’s 10th session to tackle record legislative workload The 15th National Assembly’s 10th session, to open in Hanoi on October 20 and wrap up on December 11, is set to review and pass 49 laws and four law-making resolutions, the highest legislative workload in a single session since its term began. 13 Vietnam news | 10/17/2025 21:58 Deputy PM receives Germany–Vietnam Friendship Association delegation 14 Vietnam news | 10/17/2025 21:24 Party Chief Tô Lâm receives British Ambassador to Việt Nam 15 Vietnam news | 10/17/2025 21:17 Politburo declares successful organisation of Party congresses at all levels The Politburo and the Secretariat stated that the Party congresses for the 2025–2030 tenure were held in line with the set plans and requirements outlined in the Politburo’s Directive 45-CT/TW, as well as other instructions and guidelines from the Party Central Committee. 16 Vietnam news | 10/17/2025 21:11 NA’s 10th session to tackle record legislative workload Unlike past sessions, there will be no mid-session break, and live questioning in the assembly hall has been replaced with pre-submitted questions to relevant officials. Thematic issues will be grouped for more focused, effective discussions. 17 Vietnam news | 10/17/2025 20:13 Party chief’s official visit to Finland symbolises new era of cooperation: Ambassador Việt Nam has cemented its position as Finland’s top trade partner in Southeast Asia and one of the four priority Asian markets in Finland’s trade and investment policy. 18 Vietnam news | 10/17/2025 20:09 Vietnam Coast Guard steps up efforts to end IUU fishing violations The Vietnam Coast Guard coordinated with other law enforcement forces and local authorities in coastal areas to combat IUU fishing. 19 Vietnam news | 10/17/2025 17:48 NA Standing Committee approves personal income tax deduction adjustments This would reduce State budget revenue by about VNĐ12 trillion per year. 20 Vietnam news | 10/17/2025 15:34 Việt Nam welcomes Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership, Thailand–Cambodia's ceasefire Việt Nam will continue to assist Timor-Leste in strengthening its capacity and ensuring its effective participation in ASEAN’s cooperation processes. 1 2 3 4 5