Nhan Dan Online

The 8th session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee is scheduled to take place in four phases, with discussions focusing on 35 draft laws and resolutions, according to the NA Office.

Deputy Prime Minister Phan Van Giang has signed Directive No. 38/CT-TTg of the Prime Minister on launching the “All people join hands to build a strong and modern national defence” movement.

Throughout the history of Viet Nam and Laos, each country's development achievements have been closely linked to the growth and strength of their close, enduring, and unwavering relationship as neighbouring countries whose mountains and rivers are interconnected.

Dong Nai city has become a leading destination for investors from the Republic of Korea (RoK), with nearly 8.4 billion USD in registered capital from the Asian country, reflecting strong business ties and the local authorities' commitment to supporting enterprises.

In the first nine months of 2026, export turnover rose sharply in many localities, making an important contribution to the country’s economic development. In the final months of the year, localities are focusing on removing production bottlenecks, diversifying markets, increasing localisation rates, and raising added value in order to sustain export momentum and achieve sustainable growth.

Viet Nam’s exports continued to grow strongly, with turnover estimated at 499 billion USD in the first 10 months of 2026, up 27.4% year on year, according to figures from the Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

The combination of traditional cultural values and modern forms of expression is breathing new life into Vietnamese culture, strengthening national solidarity and creating opportunities for the development of cultural industries.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Russia has issued security recommendations to the Vietnamese community in the country following a warning by the US Embassy in Moscow about a possible terrorist attack at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve in Moscow.

Determined to have the European Commission’s (EC) “yellow card” warning lifted, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has urged the entire political system to step up efforts to address the EC’s recommendations, making this a key political priority through to the end of 2026.

Tay Ninh’s provincial master plan for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision to 2050, opens up new development opportunities, tap into the province’s potential and advantages, and drives socio-economic growth. To turn these objectives into reality, Tay Ninh is focusing on synchronising its planning, aligning resource allocation with development requirements, and strengthening the accountability of authorities and sectors at all levels in implementation.

The Command of Coast Guard Region 3 hosted a reception and sports exchange with officers and sailors of the US Coast Guard cutter USCGC Bertholf. The activities formed part of the vessel’s five-day visit and exchange programme in Ho Chi Minh City.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index decreased by 1.77% to 1,710.72 points on November 2.