Nhan Dan Online

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam held talks with Swiss President Guy Parmelin in Ha Noi on October 17 afternoon, as part of the latter’s two-day official visit to Viet Nam.

Madam Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam, and Madam Caroline Parmelin, spouse of Swiss President Guy Parmelin, visited Ha Noi University of Pharmacy on October 17 afternoon as part of the Swiss couple’s official visit to Viet Nam.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Swiss President Guy Parmelin agreed to turn education – training, science – technology, and innovation into the focus of the two countries’ cooperation during their meeting in Ha Noi on October 17.

Voters and people across the country have expressed great satisfaction, optimism, and confidence in the leadership of the Party, headed by To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President. They have also highly appreciated the achievements in Party building and expressed confidence in the Party's determination to combat corruption, wastefulness, and negative practices.

The Liechtenstein Prime Minister’s visit to Viet Nam is of major significance, taking place at a time when relations between the two countries are presented with new opportunities for development, particularly in the fields of economics, trade, science and technology, and innovation cooperation. The visit will contribute to turning these opportunities into concrete cooperation programmes.

President of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai has issued an appeal calling on domestic and international organisations, businesses, and individuals to support disadvantaged households and individuals during the Peak Month "For the Poor" 2026.

Regarding the proposed socio-economic development plan for 2027, the National Assembly’s Economic and Financial Committee noted that economic management scenarios for 2027 should take into account the lagged effects of shocks in 2026, particularly the possibility of energy prices remaining high and pent-up inflationary pressures emerging as tax and fee support measures are adjusted.

The Red River, which is often called the mother river and is closely associated with the emergence of wet-rice civilisation and the thousand-year cultural history of Thang Long-Ha Noi and the Red River Delta, stands at a historic turning point.

After seven months of the 500-day-and-night campaign, relevant units have completed DNA testing and returned results for nearly 800 samples of martyrs’ remains, successfully identifying dozens of fallen soldiers. Each result reflects the dedication and sense of responsibility of the participating forces, while bringing great comfort to the families of those who sacrificed their lives for the Fatherland.

Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Thi Kim Hoa presented her credentials to King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden on October 15, officially beginning her term of office in the Nordic nation.

Viet Nam’s transplant sector has made notable advances, progressing from single-organ procedures to more complex techniques such as multi-organ and domino transplantation.

Structural shifts in the global economy are posing major challenges for young people’s job prospects.