Minister Counsellor Nguyễn Hoàng Nguyên, Chargé d’Affaires at the Vietnamese Delegation to the UN emphasised that Việt Nam will steadfastly support Cuba in protecting its independence, sovereignty, self-determination, and development rights.

President of the VJA Lê Quốc Minh proposed greater cooperation in experience sharing in information verification, training journalists on related skills, and establishing mechanisms for joint regional communication coordination mechanism

A city formed through the merger of three provincial-level administrative units will have no more than four vice chairpersons of the People’s Council. If formed from two units, the number is no more than three, while a newly formed province also has up to three vice chairpersons.

Việt Nam and Malaysia agreed to establish a Joint Working Group (JWG) to review and amend the Memorandum of Understanding on agricultural cooperation signed in April 2014, with a particular emphasis on sustainable fisheries and IUU prevention.

Vietnam highly values the European country’s efforts to implement the Aid for Trade program and offer preferential market access for goods from over 90 developing countries through its Developing Countries Trading Scheme, said Ambassador Mai Phan Dung.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment plans to complete a comprehensive national land database in 2026, a step to transform land resources into an important driver for sustainable development.

According to a freshly signed resolution outlining guidelines for determining the projected structure and allocation of candidates for the all-level People’s Councils for the 2026-31 term, women should make up at least 35 percent of official candidate lists at each level, with a target of around 30 percent elected.

On October 30, as part of the ongoing 10th session of the 15th National Assembly, lawmakers continued plenary discussions on the results of the 2025 socio-economic development plan, the proposed 2026 plan, and the implementation of the National Assembly’s five-year resolutions (2021–2025) on socio-economic development and economic restructuring.

At a meeting with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Britain (CPB) Robert Griffiths in London on October 29, Party General Secretary To Lam highlighted that Vietnam wishes to learn from the UK’s experience in policy formulation and long-term national development planning in the new period.

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm noted that the positive progress in bilateral ties could not have been achieved without the support of British friends, especially the Vietnam APPG.

General Secretary Lâm made the statement while meeting with Speaker of the UK House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle in London on October 29 (local time) within the framework of his official visit to the European nation.

An Giang aims to completely eliminate violations of foreign waters, ensuring that all vessels operate legally, are properly licensed, and closely monitored, thereby contributing to the international reputation of the Vietnamese fisheries sector.

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have issued a Joint Statement upgrading Việt Nam–UK relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, opening a new chapter in the two nations’ long-standing friendship and cooperation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his hope that the whole political system will continue demonstrating determination, efforts and drastic actions to build a modern and transparent administration in service of the people and the nation.

Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong met with US President Donald Trump and leaders from several APEC member economies on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in the Republic of Korea on October 29.

Highlighting judicial cooperation as a vivid reflection of political trust and mutual support between the two nations,Chief Justice of the Lao Supreme People’s Court Viengthong Siphandon said her delegation’s visit aims to review court-to-court progress, share updates on judicial reforms, and discuss renewal of the 2008 cooperation agreement between the two supreme courts.

Việt Nam welcomes the US’ active and responsible contributions in the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions, President Lương Cường said.

Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Thị Thanh Trà stressed that the new governance model must prioritise service to citizens, stating that a government close to the people is a driver for national development.

Sharing Việt Nam’s perspective on sustainable development, President Lương Cường emphasised the importance of a long-term vision and a comprehensive, balanced approach.    

To improve development efficiency, the Government should shift the growth model from extensive to intensive, placing productivity, innovation, science and technology at the core of growth.