Politics 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. 10/18/2025 20:16 | Vietnam news Raising awareness of legal aid at grassroots level 10/18/2025 18:47 | Vietnam news Over US$23.34 million raised for Cuban people 10/18/2025 18:37 | Vietnam news 15th NA’s 10th session to tackle record legislative workload 10/17/2025 23:10 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam Law | 3 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. 2 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. 3 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. 4 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. 5 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. 6 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. 7 Vietnam news | 10/17/2025 21:58 Deputy PM receives Germany–Vietnam Friendship Association delegation 8 Vietnam news | 10/17/2025 21:24 Party Chief Tô Lâm receives British Ambassador to Việt Nam 9 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. 10 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. 11 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. 12 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. 13 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. 14 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. 15 Vietnam news | 10/17/2025 15:26 Ministry of Home Affairs announces 2026 holiday schedule for Lunar New Year, National Day To ensure the required number of working days, employees will work on Saturday, August 22, in compensation for Monday, August 31. 16 Vietnam Law | 10/17/2025 14:00 Justice Ministry promotes digital transformation in legal aid in Quang Ninh province The Department of Law Dissemination and Education and Legal Aid under the Ministry of Justice organized a conference to promote digital transformation. 17 Vietnam Law | 10/17/2025 11:08 Poland's lower house approves EU – Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement Poland’s Sejm (lower house) on October 17 morning passed a bill ratifying the European Union - Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), with all 422 votes in favor. 18 Vietnam Law | 10/17/2025 11:08 Poland's lower house approves EU – Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement Poland’s Sejm (lower house) on October 17 morning passed a bill ratifying the European Union - Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), with all 422 votes in favor. 19 Vietnam Law | 10/17/2025 11:00 Conference strengthens legal aid capacity for community representatives in Quang Ninh province On October 16, the Department of Law Dissemination and Education and Legal Aid under the Ministry of Justice organized a conference to enhance legal aid capacity for community leaders from Ha Long, Hong Gai, Ha Lam and Ha Tu wards of Quang Ninh province. 20 Vietnam news | 10/17/2025 10:35 Hà Nội Party Committee for 2025-2030 term has 75 members The ongoing 18th Party Congress of Hà Nội for the 2025-2030 term on Thursday elected 75 members to the 18th-tenure municipal Party Committee. 1 2 3 4 5