Nhan Dan Online

The fourth plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee opened in Ha Noi on the morning of October 5. General Secretary and President To Lam delivered the opening remarks, while National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man presided over the opening session.

At the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam and his spouse, President of the Republic of Panama Jose Raul Mulino and his spouse are paying an official visit to Viet Nam from October 5 to 8.

Shutting down 2G is not a new challenge, however, many countries are still struggling to phase out this old technology without cutting millions of users off from connectivity. Against this backdrop, Viet Nam’s transition is showing positive signs: technology can be upgraded more effectively when the challenges of devices, coverage, and users are addressed simultaneously.

Politburo Resolution No. 26-NQ/TW dated August 22, 2026, on developing Viet Nam’s tourism into a spearhead economic sector in the new era sets the goal of developing Vietnamese tourism into a high-quality, smart, green, creative and culturally distinctive sector with high added value, regional and international competitiveness, and strong spillover effects on other sectors and fields.

In the 1990s, vast tropical forests across Viet Nam suffered severe losses. Through sustained efforts, however, the country has not only restored lost forest cover but also gradually developed its forestry sector towards sustainability.

ASEAN is a geographically favourable market with considerable room for Viet Nam to expand its agricultural exports. However, as countries in the region raise their import standards, Vietnamese businesses need to better meet requirements on quality, traceability, and product certification, while participating more deeply in regional value chains in order to maintain their market share.

The “Today’s Talent” short film competition has offered fresh perspectives from young filmmakers on cultural heritage and the tradition of learning of previous generations.

The 2026 Annual International Forum on Public Governance opened in Ha Noi on October 5 under the theme “Inclusive Governance in the New Era of Development: System Transformation, Innovation, and Future-Ready Government”.

The Viet Nam-China Tourism Cooperation Year 2026-2027 has opened a new phase with significant opportunities. Alongside expanding tours, routes, and developing new tourism products, Viet Nam desires to strengthen air, road, and rail connectivity to promote cultural exchanges and increase two-way tourist flows.

The Ha Noi Transport Corporation (Transerco) on October 5 put 28 medium-capacity electric buses into operation on routes 22A (Gia Lam Bus Station – Kien Hung Urban Area) and 22B (Giap Bat Bus Station – Do Nghia), replacing diesel-powered vehicles.

The global food price index has just reached its highest level in nearly four years, posing a major challenge as the 2030 deadline for achieving the goal of ending global hunger draws closer.

World gold prices recovered on October 5 following a week of declines, trading at 4,160 USD per ounce. In the domestic market, gold prices saw little change, with SJC gold bar prices remaining unchanged from the previous week’s closing session and buying-selling prices quoted at 140.5-143.5 million VND per tael.