As of the evening of October 30, floods had left 22 people dead or missing, submerged more than 120,000 houses, severely damaged infrastructure, and disrupted daily and economic activities across multiple localities.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 29 signed a decision to establish a steering committee tasked with developing a scheme for foreign-invested economy development.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered revision of overlapping regulations and building of a job-position framework as the basis for appropriate staffing to consolidate the two-tier local government system in November.

The Prime Minister has officially approved a 20-year national plan to make English Vietnam’s second language in schools, with full implementation expected by 2045.

During a two-day mission, Deputy Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Nong Thi Ha visited severely flood-affected communities in Cao Bang and Lang Son provinces, delivering much-needed support and encouragement.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered emergency relief efforts for communities severely affected by floods, landslides, and isolation in central Vietnam.

Vietnam’s Minister of Industry and Trade warns that the US rejection of 12 key fisheries threatens local jobs and trade relations. Calls for expanded AI and energy cooperation.

The Ministry of National Defence has issued urgent Official Dispatch No. 6840/CD-BQP dated October 27, ordering all military units to take immediate response measures and recovery efforts following severe flooding in the central region.

Samsung E&A, a subsidiary of the RoK's Samsung Group, has been hailed for investment in ensuring centralised water supply for the Mekong Delta.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on October 27 signed an urgent dispatch ordering ministries, agencies, and local authorities to take urgent measures to address and recover from severe floods striking the central region.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has officially assigned duties to Deputy Prime Ministers under the Government’s latest reshuffle.

The 15th National Assembly, during its 10th session on October 25, approved the appointment of two Deputy Prime Ministers and three ministers for the 2021-2026 term, alongside several other key personnel decisions.

In a major step toward sustainable development, Ho Chi Minh City has attracted 12 elite scientists and experts to strengthen biotechnology, agriculture, and other strategic fields.

Nguyen Trong Nghia, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, and Head of the Central Commission for Publicity and Education, emphasized the need to allocate at least 3% of the national budget to higher education.

The National Assembly has officially passed a resolution approving the Prime Minister's proposal to dismiss several ministers from their posts.

Vietnam’s National Assembly has passed a resolution to expand the number of Deputy Prime Ministers in the 15th legislature.

Amidst Vietnam’s intensified efforts to promote digital transformation, experts have warned that rising cybercrime requires not only tougher law enforcement but also better public awareness and digital literacy to protect citizens and communities.

The government has announced that total social investment capital is expected to reach 33.2% of GDP in 2025, with a target of 40% in 2026 – an exceptional rate even among the fastest-growing developing economies in the region.

Various experts brought up the issue of recruitment and utilization of public employees at a workshop on October 16 to gather feedback on the draft amended Law on Public Employees, organized by the Vietnam Association for Administrative Sciences.

On the morning of October 23, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the fourth meeting of the Steering Committee for National Key Railway Projects. The meeting was connected online to 18 provinces and cities where railway projects are underway.