Nhan Dan Online

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee convened its eighth session on November 2, with the investment policy for the national target programme on crime prevention and control for the 2026–2035 period among issues high on the agenda.

A delegation of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) led by Nguyen Thanh Nghi, member of the Political Bureau, Secretary of the CPV Central Committee, and head of the committee’s Commission for Policy and Strategy, is paying a working visit to China from November 1 to 5.

Member of the Party Central Committee and Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper Le Quoc Minh hosted a delegation from the US Department of State and the US Embassy in Viet Nam for a visit and working session at Nhan Dan Newspaper on November 2.

Across sectors ranging from steel and paper to various other industrial manufacturing fields, waste is increasingly being viewed as a resource — one that can be recycled, reused, and transformed into economic value.

Thirty-two artists and faculty members, together with four grand pianos, created an extraordinary concert to mark the 70th anniversary of the Viet Nam National Academy of Music.

Khanh Hoa Province is seeking to attract highly qualified human resources through policy incentives on income, housing support, research environments and flexible employment mechanisms. This is a step towards making science, technology and innovation drivers of the province’s economic growth.

Viet Nam’s export rice prices have surged to their highest level in 22 months amid tight domestic supplies and concerns over potential supply disruptions.

Viet Nam always attaches importance to its traditional friendship with India, viewing the country not only as one of its leading important partners but also a sincere and close friend that has supported Viet Nam throughout its struggle for national independence and construction, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung.

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang and Undersecretary of State at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Maria Tripodi co-chaired the seventh political consultation at the deputy ministerial level between the two countries in Rome on November 2.

Ha Noi will conduct public surveys to measure the capital’s happiness index for the 2026–2030 period. The results are expected to be compiled, verified and announced annually on March 20, marking the International Day of Happiness.

By 2030, Viet Nam aims to ensure social security and improve the quality of life of people with disabilities, with priority given to those facing hardship or unable to support themselves. It also aims to ensure their appropriate participation in elected bodies and enable them to benefit from the country's development achievements.

As road infrastructure becomes increasingly overloaded, effectively harnessing the river network, particularly the Sai Gon River and connecting routes to Dong Nai and the Mekong Delta, could provide a “dual boost” to economic growth while easing urban traffic congestion in Ho Chi Minh City.