The national COVID-19 caseload rose to 11,492,598 with 325 new cases recorded on October 16, the lowest daily count for six months, according to the Ministry of Health .
Party General Secretary To Lam on March 3 chaired a meeting with the Party Central Committee’s Office and advisory bodies to review the working agenda of the Politburo and the Secretariat, particularly key tasks for the first quarter of 2026 and preparations for the second session of the 14th Party Central Committee.