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General Secretary and President To Lam demanded a sweeping review rather than piecemeal amendments to individual laws, so that people's rights are protected on a continuing basis.

Politburo member and National Assembly (NA) President Tran Thanh Man, who is also Secretary of the NA Party Committee, on September 28 chaired a meeting of the standing board of the committee to discuss personnel work and several other important matters.

Ministries, agencies and localities were also told to accelerate the development of national databases and digital infrastructure, with key databases on education, social security, personnel and health to be completed by November 30, 2026.

Lawmakers urged a more transparent electricity pricing mechanism, tighter cost control, fairer risk allocation and stronger protection for consumers.

The working visit to Germany by Vice President of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Thanh and a Vietnamese NA delegation from September 24-26 contributed to strengthening political trust and parliamentary ties, while promoting practical cooperation in vocational education, high technology and human resources between the two nations.

The prime minister has issued Decision No. 1852/QD-TTg promulgating a plan to implement the Petroleum Law.

More than 370 Russian tourists on September 27 arrived at Phu Quoc island in southern An Giang province on the island's first-ever direct flight from Russia, officially kicking off Phu Quoc's 2026-2027 winter tourism season.

The second Cultures of the World Festival in Ha Noi 2026, scheduled for October 1-4, will bring together representatives from 50 countries and international organisations, offering a diverse programme spanning arts, cinema, fashion, cuisine, technology and heritage-inspired creativity.

A documentary screened in Algeria on September 27 spotlighted VietNam and Algeria's shared history of struggling for national independence, as well as the solidarity and mutual support that have laid a special foundation for friendship between the two countries and peoples.

Global gold prices fell sharply on the afternoon of September 28, trading at 4,150 USD per ounce amid rising US Treasury yields, the Fed’s tight interest-rate policy, and concerns over inflation, energy prices and geopolitical tensions. In the domestic market, SJC gold bars “shed” 2 million VND, with selling prices standing at 142.4 million VND per tael.

New Zealand's National Party officially launched its campaign on Sunday for the country's Nov. 7 general election, holding an event in Auckland and setting the tone for a six-week campaign.

Viet Nam snapped a two-day medal drought as its men's sepak takraw team took bronze at the 2026 ASIAD, lifting the delegation's haul to 19 medals.