Politics Top leader urges Hanoi to pursue faster, higher-quality growth Party General Secretary and State President To Lam urged Hanoi to accelerate economic growth while improving development quality while chairing at a working session with the municipal Party Committee on the city's socio-economic performance in the first half of 2026 and the implementation of the Politburo's Resolution on Hanoi's development in a new era. 07/08/2026 22:11 | Vietnam Law Top leader calls for building modern, transparent, integrated labour market 07/08/2026 15:22 | Vietnam Law NA Standing Committee approves overhaul of court rules for minor drug rehab 07/08/2026 15:17 | Vietnam Law National Assembly Standing Committee convenes fourth session 07/08/2026 11:44 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 11/06/2025 17:44 Việt Nam pledges tougher action and transparency in illegal fishing crackdown The government has announced stricter penalties and oversight measures to deter illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and safeguard the country’s marine resources. 2 Vietnam news | 11/06/2025 16:34 Lawmakers push to close legal loopholes across construction, mining and agriculture While deputies welcomed the aim of reducing procedures and improving decentralisation, many cautioned that the proposed revisions could lead to inconsistencies, weak enforcement and new loopholes if not carefully refined. 3 Vietnam news | 11/06/2025 15:42 Party Central Committee’s 14th plenum concludes The Politburo was also directed to oversee the drafting of congress documents, incorporating feedback from political organisations and the public ahead of the 15th plenum and the 14th congress. 4 Vietnam Law | 11/06/2025 14:15 Party Central Committee’s 14th plenum concludes The 14th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee concluded on November 6 after two days of discussions, completing its agenda with high consensus and quality outcomes. 5 Vietnam Law | 11/06/2025 11:25 NA Standing Committee’s 51st session spotlights reformed lawmaking approach The National Assembly Standing Committee discussed a draft resolution on the implementation of the Land Law, another on special policies and mechanisms for driving breakthroughs of education development, and the draft revised Law on National Reserves, during its 51st session on November 5. 6 Vietnam Law | 11/06/2025 09:42 Dong Thap promotes awareness of IUU fishing via mock trial The People’s Court of Dong Thap province, in coordination with the provincial Military Command, Border Guard Command, Military Court of Military Zone 9, and Cong Ly (Justice) Newspaper, organized a mock trial and legal seminar in Tan Dong commune on November 5. 7 Vietnam news | 11/06/2025 09:21 Lawmakers to discuss draft laws on high technology, technology transfer on November 6 The National Assembly is scheduled to hold group discussions on several draft amended laws as part of its ongoing 10th session. 8 Vietnam Law | 11/06/2025 09:10 Lawmakers to discuss draft laws on high technology, technology transfer on November 6 The National Assembly is scheduled to hold group discussions on the draft amended Construction Law, and the draft laws amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Geology and Minerals and some agriculture and environment-related laws on November 6 morning as part of its ongoing 10th session. 9 Vietnam news | 11/06/2025 07:07 OVs in Russia back draft documents ahead of 14th National Party Congress Phạm Thanh Xuân, member of the Presidium of the Union of Vietnamese Organisations in Russia, described the drafts as concise and practical, resonating with everyday lives and easily shareable among OVs. 10 Vietnam news | 11/06/2025 05:25 National Assembly discusses principles for handling corrupt assets without conviction procedures Delegate Lê Thu Hà from the northern province of Lào Cai agreed with the necessity of amending and supplementing the law to institutionalise major Party guidelines, meet the requirements to strengthen power control and prevent corruption early. 11 Vietnam news | 11/05/2025 20:16 Poland, Đà Nẵng to expand co-operation and growth Poland has officially opened its honorary consul office in Đà Nẵng, with a new headquarters set to begin operations. Honorary Consul Piotr Frieske shared with Việt Nam News plans to strengthen co-operation in industry, the economy and culture, and to build closer links between central Việt Nam and Europe. 12 Vietnam news | 11/05/2025 20:12 NA deputies calls for flexible, practical approaches to personal income tax management The National Assembly (NA) deputies' opinions focused on refining mechanisms and policies on taxation and thrift practice in response to current economic developments. 13 Vietnam news | 11/05/2025 16:26 Draft Political Report reflects breakthrough in development thinking: NA deputy For the first time, the Political Report, the Report on Socio-Economic Development, and the Report on Party Building have been unified into a single coherent and concise document. 14 Vietnam Law | 11/05/2025 16:23 Draft Political Report reflects breakthrough in development thinking: NA deputy The draft Political Report incorporates a series of recent strategic decisions of the Politburo, creating both immediate and long-term momentum for fast and sustainable development. It provides a solid political foundation for the entire Party, people and army to realize the aspiration for a strong and prosperous Vietnam. 15 Vietnam Law | 11/05/2025 16:23 Draft Political Report reflects breakthrough in development thinking: NA deputy The draft Political Report incorporates a series of recent strategic decisions of the Politburo, creating both immediate and long-term momentum for fast and sustainable development. It provides a solid political foundation for the entire Party, people and army to realize the aspiration for a strong and prosperous Vietnam. 16 Vietnam news | 11/05/2025 16:17 Party leader calls for consensus on development vision at 13th Party Central Committee’s 14th plenum The Party chief said he hopes proposals and opinions made at the event will lay the foundation for a new tenure, providing momentum for the next phase of national development. 17 Vietnam Law | 11/05/2025 16:11 NA deputy suggests strong growth model transformation to create breakthroughs for 2026–2030 The GDP growth of 10 percent per year for the 2026–2030 period is an achievable goal if Vietnam successfully transitions to a green, circular, and digital economy. 18 Vietnam news | 11/05/2025 15:21 Việt Nam, Cambodia to hold second border defence friendship exchange this November The second Việt Nam – Cambodia Border Defence Friendship Exchange is scheduled to take place in Việt Nam’s Tây Ninh Province and Cambodia’s Svay Rieng province from November 12 to 14. 19 Vietnam news | 11/05/2025 15:17 Mock trial raises public awareness of IUU fishing in Dong Thap Following the trial, organisers held a discussion to explain Party guidelines and State policies on IUU fishing prevention and to provide detailed information on prohibited activities and relevant penalties. 20 Vietnam Law | 11/05/2025 12:27 Party leader calls for consensus on development vision at 13th Party Central Committee’s 14th plenum Those selected for the Politburo and the Secretariat for the 14th tenure must demonstrate political courage, integrity, and exemplary conduct, place national and public interests above all, and possess strategic vision and organizational skills to remove bottlenecks, mobilize resources, and gather collective strength, said Party General Secretary To Lam. 103 104 105 106 107