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Delegating greater authority to sign international agreements must go hand in hand with oversight, control of powers and clear accountability for implementation, particularly at the commune level, deputies said during group discussions on October 20 on the draft revised Law on International Agreements, as part of the 16th National Assembly (NA)’s second session.

As part of the ongoing second session of the 16th National Assembly (NA), lawmakers will hold group discussions on the morning of October 20 on the draft revised Criminal Procedure Code and a draft NA resolution on the implementation of the revised code; a draft NA resolution on piloting a mechanism for the non-conviction-based recovery and handling of crime-related assets; and the draft revised Law on International Agreements.

Politburo member, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, and Politburo member, National Assembly (NA) President Tran Thanh Man met with female deputies of the 16th NA and female department-level officials of the NA Office in Ha Noi on October 19 to mark the 96th founding anniversary of the Viet Nam Women’s Union and Viet Nam Women’s Day (October 20).

Lawmakers discussed in groups the draft revised Penal Code, a draft resolution of the National Assembly (NA) on the implementation of the revised Penal Code, and the draft amended Law on the Organisation of Criminal Investigation Agencies on October 19, as part of the second session of the 16th legislature.

A proposal and a verification report on the draft revised Law on Asset Auction were delivered to the National Assembly (NA) on October 19, aiming to curb profiteering, discourage speculative bidding and improve the transparency and efficiency of asset auctions.

National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man called for tighter safeguards against collusion, bid rigging, sham bidders and last-minute bid withdrawals, as lawmakers reviewed a draft revision of the Law on Property Auction during the 16th legislature’s second session in Ha Noi on October 19.

The sixth national contest on political writing to protect the Party’s ideological foundation convened its awards ceremony in Ha Noi on October 18, broadcast live on Viet Nam Television's VTV1 channel.

The implementation of the 2026 socio-economic development plan and the proposed plan for 2027 were among the key issues discussed by National Assembly (NA) deputies during group discussions on the morning of October 18 as part of the 16th legislature's second session.

Voters and people across the country have expressed great satisfaction, optimism, and confidence in the leadership of the Party, headed by To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President. They have also highly appreciated the achievements in Party building and expressed confidence in the Party's determination to combat corruption, wastefulness, and negative practices.

National Assembly (NA) President Tran Thanh Man highlighted postal services as essential infrastructure for the digital economy and the flow of goods, during a group discussion on the draft revised Law on Postal Services as part of the 16th legislature’s ongoing second session on October 17.

The true measure of a law's success is that goods circulate more smoothly, businesses reduce operating costs, citizens across all regions receive better services with better guaranteed rights, and service prices become increasingly affordable, said General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung presented a report on the implementation of the 2026 socio-economic development plan and a proposed plan for 2027 at the opening sitting of the 16th National Assembly (NA)’s second session on October 17 morning.

The second session of the 16th National Assembly (NA) opened in Ha Noi on October 17, with NA President Tran Thanh Man calling for continued institutional reform, high-quality legislation and effective policy decisions to unlock resources and accelerate the country’s rapid and sustainable development.

The second session of the 16th National Assembly (NA) opened at the Dien Hong Hall of the NA House in Ha Noi on October 17 morning.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung called on young people to establish themselves as a leading force in building, developing and defending the Fatherland while attending a dialogue with youngsters in Ha Noi on October 15 to mark the 70th anniversary of the traditional day of the Viet Nam Youth Federation (October 15, 1956–2026).

Ha Noi's delegation of National Assembly (NA) deputies should continue monitoring the implementation and the fulfilment of commitments made to voters, with both the delegation and each individual deputy taking responsibility for issues affecting the capital, said General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam.

The Ministry of Home Affairs and the Government Office, in coordination with the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee, held a dialogue between the Prime Minister and Vietnamese youth on October 15, focusing on promoting youth entrepreneurship and innovation to boost growth and create jobs.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on October 15 called for decisive and coordinated action to implement the 2026–2035 national target programme on cultural and social development, rural development, and development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas, stressing that people must not be kept waiting for policies and support to reach them.

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc urged the southern province of Tay Ninh to sustain its growth momentum and aim for the upper end of its 10.5% target for 2026 GRDP growth during a working session with local authorities on October 15.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam on October 15 called on the Ha Noi University of Science and Technology (HUST) to become an outstanding research university capable of undertaking major national missions, as Viet Nam seeks to strengthen its technological capabilities and drive scientific and industrial development.