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The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on November 10 agreed with the Government’s proposal to adjust the administrative boundary between Ha Noi city and neighbouring Phu Tho province, and submit it to the legislature for consideration and decision at its second session.

The 16th National Assembly (NA) discussed a draft law amending and supplementing several provisions of seven laws on physical training and sports, tourism, libraries, cinematography, cultural heritage, advertising and press activities at its second session on November 10.

The National Assembly (NA) on November 9 adopted a resolution on the allocation of the 2027 central budget, with all 469 deputies present voting in favour.

Lawmakers November 9 discussed a draft law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Occupational Safety and Hygiene.

Social insurance is not only a pillar of social welfare but also directly affects the income, employment and present and future livelihoods of tens of millions of workers. Expanding coverage must therefore go hand in hand with ensuring feasibility, while the social insurance fund must be managed safely, transparently and effectively, with workers’ legitimate rights and interests at the centre.

The National Assembly (NA) on November 9 approved a resolution on the 2027 state budget estimates, setting total revenue at over 3.334 quadrillion VND (over 130.6 billion USD) and total expenditure at almost 4.074 quadrillion VND, with a projected budget deficit equivalent to 4.5% of GDP.

The 16th National Assembly (NA) convened in plenary session on November 9 as part of its second sitting, voting to adopt resolutions on the State budget estimates and the allocation of the central budget for 2027.

Viet Nam Law Day 2026 is an occasion to raise awareness and responsibility for respecting the Constitution and law throughout the entire political system and society.

The 9.2-kilometre Tan Trao–Trung Yen revolutionary road was built with a total investment of 300 billion VND (12.7 million USD) from the central budget. Construction began in December 2025 and was completed in less than 11 months despite extremely challenging conditions.

Upholding the tradition of “Discipline and Unity”, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam called for building a modern workforce, improving workers’ skills, promoting technological innovation and ensuring better living conditions.

Construction of the Van Canh 2 Wind Power Plant project began in Van Canh commune, the central province of Gia Lai, on November 7, in the presence of Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc.

The 16th National Assembly (NA) on the morning of November 7 approved a resolution on the 2027 socio-economic development plan, with 467 of the 469 deputies present voting in favour, setting a target of striving for economic growth of at least 10%.

National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man has called on residents of Binh Loi commune, Ho Chi Minh City to strengthen community solidarity, promote sustainable livelihoods and build safe and healthy residential areas.

National Assembly (NA) President Tran Thanh Man called on the Viet Nam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) to build a dignified, strong and progressive organisation, while strengthening discipline, promoting innovation and improving governance effectiveness and efficiency, while addressing the opening of the 10th National Buddhist Congress on November 7.

Nguyen Duy Ngoc, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee (PCC) and head of the PCC’s Organisation Commission, attended the Great National Unity Festival marking the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Viet Nam National United Front (November 18, 1930–2026) and Viet Nam Culture Day (November 24) in Hung Cuong Village, Phat Diem Commune, Ninh Binh Province, on the November 6.

Standing Member of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat Tran Cam Tu has signed a directive on strengthening and elevating people-to-people diplomacy.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam on November 6 afternoon chaired a meeting with the APEC 2027 National Committee to review preparations for Viet Nam's hosting of APEC 2027.

Politburo Member and National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man presented 80-year Party membership badges to veteran Party members in Ho Chi Minh City on the afternoon of November 6, as assigned by the Politburo.

The first working session of the 10th National Buddhist Congress for the 2026–2031 tenure took place in Ho Chi Minh City on November 6, bringing together more than 1,600 delegates representing over 65,000 Buddhist monks and nuns of the Viet Nam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) at home and abroad.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau has asked for urgent action to remove bottlenecks in education data connectivity and verification, accelerate digital transformation, and expand the use of digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning during the 2026-2027 academic year.