The National Assembly will elect the new President of Vietnam when it convenes its month-long session in Hanoi on October 21.

Vietnam’s legal authorities report significant strides in recovering assets from corruption and economic crime cases, with more than $680 million seized and substantial assets voluntarily returned.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is set to attend the Expanded BRICS Summit in Russia, leading a high-level Vietnamese delegation at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has appointed Nguyen Duc Tam as the new Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment, reinforcing leadership in national economic strategies.

The 10th Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front concluded with Do Van Chien's re-election as Chairman, reinforcing leadership continuity for the 2024-2029 term.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his Lao counterpart Saysomphone Phomvihane held talks in Vientiane on October 17 immediately after a welcome ceremony for the top Vietnamese legislator.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his delegation on October 17 arrived in Vientiane, starting an official visit to Laos and attendance at the 45th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-45) from October 17 to 19.

The three-day congress, themed "Solidarity - Democracy - Innovation - Creativity – Development”, have brought together a total of 1,052 delegates representing various classes.

In response to Cambodia’s decision to exit the Development Triangle, Vietnam emphasizes the importance of continued collaboration to promote regional growth and connectivity.

The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commented on the recent court proceedings in Thailand regarding the extradition of terrorist Y Quynh Bdap, who was involved in a 2023 terror attack in Dak Lak Province, Vietnam.

In response to recent developments on the Korean Peninsula, Vietnam is urging restraint and the pursuit of peaceful dialogue to maintain stability in the region.

The Ministry of National Defence held a teleconference on October 16 to review the recent term of Engineering Unit Rotation 2 and Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 5 in the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions.

The embassy representatives requested information from the Japanese police to facilitate their effort to protect citizens.

Chinese Ambassador He Wei, just one month into his tenure, praises the growing strength of Vietnam-China relations following Premier Li Qiang’s visit.

With each civil servant in Hanoi serving 684 residents, the city plans to hire 3,000 civil servants and tens of thousands of public employees to better serve the population.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended the Vietnam-China business workshop in Hanoi on October 13, where they urged businesses of both nations to strengthen economic ties and drive sustainable development.

On October 14, at the Presidential Palace, General Secretary and President To Lam handed over appointment decisions to 16 newly appointed Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for the 2024-2027 term.

Madam Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of General Secretary and President To Lam, welcomed ASEAN Women Ambassadors in Hanoi for a cultural exchange, including an Ao Dai presentation and a feast of home-cooked Vietnamese dishes.

Prime Ministers Pham Minh Chinh and Li Qiang enjoyed traditional Quan Ho folk songs and explored Dong Ho paintings during their cultural exchange in Vietnam.

In talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed that China assist in training Vietnamese personnel for the development of three railway lines linking Vietnam’s northern provinces with China.