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The 13th meeting of the 13th Party Central Committee concluded in Ha Noi on October 8.

The 13th meeting of the 13th Party Central Committee concluded in Ha Noi on October 8 morning after completing its entire agenda.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee will consider and give opinions on many laws and resolutions at its 50th session, which is scheduled to last for six days, according to the NA Office.

The number of unlicensed vessels has declined, non-compliant fishing boats have decreased, vessels equipped with vessel monitoring systems (VMS) have increased, and no new cases of disconnected boats, boundary violations, or foreign detentions have been reported.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 7 issued an official dispatch, requesting concerted measures to effectively respond to and control floods, flash floods, and landslides in northern localities following prolonged heavy rains brought by Typhoon Matmo.

Presiding over the 16th session of the National Steering Committee on combating IUU fishing on October 7, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on all-level Party Committees, authorities and functional forces to demonstrate the highest spirit of responsibility in serving the nation and people as well as overcome all challenges to fulfill their duties.

The 13th meeting of the 13th Party Central Committee continued its second working day on October 7, focusing on key preparations for the upcoming 14th National Party Congress, the socio-economic development and state budget plans.

Prim Minister Pham Minh Chinh extended warm congratulations and praise to the officers involved, recognising their exceptional achievements. He said the operation demonstrated the forces’ proactive and resolute spirit and courage in combating crime, as well as the close and effective coordination between the military and the police in drug crime prevention. 

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 6 chaired a working session between the Government’s standing members and representatives of ministries, sectors, and localities to review the progress in addressing difficulties and obstacles facing long-delayed and stagnant projects under the Politburo’s conclusions, the National Assembly’s resolutions, and the Government’s decrees.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 6 stressed the need to rearrange public service units in line with the Party’s guidelines and practical requirements while chairing a meeting of the Government’s Steering Committee for reviewing Resolution No. 18-NQ/TW on the restructuring of public service units under ministries, sectors, and localities.

The signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, also called "Ha Noi Convention", will be a high-level multilateral diplomatic event of profound political and legal significance, according to Deputy Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Pham The Tung.

The 13th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) opened its 13th plenum in Ha Noi on the morning of October 6.

The core requirements in personnel selection are virtue, capability, reputation, integrity and effectiveness, along with the courage to think, to act and to take responsibility for the national and public interest, to be close to the people, respect the people and serve the people.

Viet Nam's successful campaign to have the United Nations (UN) General Assembly select Ha Noi as the host city for the Opening for Signature of the UN Convention against Cybercrime (Ha Noi Convention) from October 25-26 represents a significant milestone in the nation's multilateral diplomacy, according to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang.

The 13th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee opened in Ha Noi on October 6, with discussions focusing on preparations for the 14th National Party Congress and socio-economic issues.

The 8th Congress of the Central Public Security Party Organisation for the 2025-2030 tenure wrapped up in Hanoi on October 5 after three days of sitting.

The 13th plenum of the 13th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) opened in Ha Noi on the morning of October 6.

Typhoon Matmo, the 11th storm to hit the East Sea, is forecast to be over the waters of Quang Ninh on the night of October 5, with very strong winds of level 12–13 and gusts reaching level 16, said Associate Professor Dr. Mai Van Khiem, Director of the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).

In the past three months, the merger of provinces and cities and the operation of a two-tier local government model have achieved important results, with serious implementation by ministries, branches and localities as well as enthusiastic response from the people.

Amid the complicated developments of Storm Matmo, Chairman of the Ha Noi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh has instructed local wards and communes to concentrate leadership and direction efforts, remain ready to implement response measures; and advised offices and agencies to allow employees to work from home on October 6 in order to limit the number of people travelling outdoors.