Nhan Dan Online

The session will be held in person in two phases, from October 17 to November 14 and from November 20 to 21, with November 23 set as an alternative closing date.

The official visit to Viet Nam by Swiss President Guy Parmelin holds significant importance. It serves to strengthen political trust and foster a deeper, more effective Comprehensive Partnership between Viet Nam and Switzerland, while also providing an opportunity for both nations to reflect on their shared journey thus far and look ahead to a new phase of cooperation.

Amidst globalisation and the green transition, the bioeconomy is emerging as a core strategic pillar, reshaping the growth models of many nations. Viet Nam is no exception, particularly as the country accelerates its efforts to meet its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

After months of technical planning and hydrological studies, the 3,400-tonne steel arch structure and supporting framework of the pedestrian bridge across the Sai Gon River were successfully loaded onto a specialised barge at Dong Xuyen Port in Vung Tau at 2:45am on October 16.

The Ministry of Science and Technology recently launched the National Information System on Science, Technology and Innovation to connect and leverage data for management, research, and technology development.

Amid constant fluctuations in the global economy and domestic market, the greatest challenge facing businesses lies not only in identifying opportunities for expansion but also in building strong internal capabilities to realise their ambitions for sustainable development.

Ha Noi presented 34 awards at the ninth Journalism Awards for Cultural Development and Building Elegant and Civilised Hanoians in 2026.

The Vietnamese Party and State leaders welcomed the visit, describing it as significant as the two Parties and States are actively implementing their respective Party congress resolutions and high-level agreements, and seeking to further strengthen the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between the two countries.

The annual national forum on culture with business and the ceremony honouring enterprises meeting Vietnamese business culture standards in 2026 will take place in Ha Noi on November 8.

Putting President Ho Chi Minh's thought, ethics, methods, and style into practice requires personal cultivation to be linked to the ability to organise practical action and the responsibility to serve the people. For the military, this means combining political resolve, intellect, discipline, and close ties with the people in carrying out the tasks of building and defending the Fatherland.

Attending the second Russia - Viet Nam people-to-people diplomacy forum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, delegates emphasised the need to deepen people-to-people cooperation and translate traditional friendship into practical programmes and projects, helping strengthen relations between Viet Nam and the Russian Federation.

Local authorities are working to hand over land for two priority projects so that construction can commence this year: the Ho Chi Minh City–Moc Bai Expressway and the interchange connecting the Ben Luc–Long Thanh Expressway with Rung Sac Road. Land clearance for the Ho Chi Minh City–Moc Bai Expressway has now reached nearly 99%.