The Vietnamese Party and State always consider Singapore a close friend, a trusted companion, and a key economic partner, the Party leader said, wishing to unceasingly deepen the newly upgraded partnership to deliver real gains to their peoples, said Party General Secretary To Lam.

Vietnam's World Biosphere Reserves have truly become a rendezvous for integration, cooperation, and the exchange of information and experiences among countries and international organizations in conservation and sustainable development, as well as an ideal destination for domestic and international tourists.

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm urged the early launch of a strategic dialogue mechanism between the two ruling parties and the effective implementation of the newly signed action plan for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, making it a model relationship the region, especially in Singapore’s key strengths and Việt Nam’s priorities

During a reception in Hà Nội on Monday for the Japan - Việt Nam Friendship Association in Kansai’s President Nishimura Teiichi, PM Phạm Minh Chính thanked the group’s three-decade backing of Vietnam, including support for the 100,000-plus Vietnamese living and studying in Kansai.

The draft documents officially establish culture as a development pillar being on equal footing with the economy, politics, and society.

The Party chief praised the city’s rapid and decisive response to severe flooding, citing it as proof of the effective two-tier local administration model. He spotlighted the use of digital technology for transparent, real-time information and early warnings, alongside robust community solidarity in disaster response.

Today (November 3), the 15th National Assembly enters the third working week of its 10th session, with a primary focus on legislative activities. During this week, the National Assembly will review and comment on 21 draft laws, while also discussing the draft documents to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress.

Vietnam always considers the US one of its most important partners and seeks to further deepen extensive bilateral ties across various sectors for the benefit of their people.

Lawmakers will open discussions on Monday on six pieces of economic legislation, including a draft law on e-commerce that seeks to regulate the country’s fast-growing online market and update rules on investment, debt, insurance, statistics and pricing.

President Lương Cường welcomed Hegseth’s visit and expressed his belief that it will contribute significantly to realising commitments between the two countries' high-ranking leaders, further promoting the Việt Nam–US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a more substantive, effective and sustainable manner

Delegates discussed strategies and directions for innovation and international integration in Vietnamese higher education in the new period; promoting transnational education cooperation through international joint training programmes; and ensuring quality, credit transferability, and employability for students.

Minister of National Defence General Phan Văn Giang emphasised that cooperation in addressing war consequences remains a highlight of bilateral defence ties in three key areas.

Lawmakers will concentrate on legislative activities during the third working week of the 15th National Assembly (NA)'s 10th session from November 3 to 7.

During discussions with fellow APEC leaders, President Lương Cường mentioned a range of global issues, highlighting emerging strategic trends shaping the future of the world and the region, including sustainable energy transition, rapid technological progress, especially digital transformation, and artificial intelligence (AI).

The draft report sets economic targets for the 2026–2030 period, aiming for an average annual GDP growth rate of at least 10 per cent and a per capita GDP of about US$8,500 by 2030.

Under Resolution 352/NQ-CP, the Government assigns the Ministry of Industry and Trade to be responsible for the contents of the draft law, as well as the contents of the reports on acceptance and explanation of opinions of the National Assembly Standing Committee and Government members on the law.

On behalf of the Party and State leadership, General Secretary Lam presented VND 100 billion (about USD 3.8 million) and 200 tonnes of rice in support of Hue city’s Party Committee, authorities, and residents.

The PM asked leaders of ministries, ministry-level agencies, and provincial-level People’s Committees to prioritise sufficient capital and human resources for the resolution implementation, using public investments to lead private ones and leveraging state resources to catalyse those of people and businesses.

State President Lương Cường visited Busan city and met with its Mayor Park Heong-joon on November 1 afternoon, part of his working visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) for the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders' Week and bilateral meetings.

Politburo member, Secretary of the National Assembly (NA) Party Committee, and NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn on November 1 ordered resources be maximised to successfully implement the NA Party Organisation’s Resolution for 2025–2030.