Vietnam Today

At a nationwide conference held on October 16 to study, disseminate and implement the resolutions of the 14th Party Central Committee’s fourth plenum, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam highlighted that right policies must translate into tangible development capacity, demonstrated through the operational effectiveness of the political system, the economy’s competitiveness and improvements in people’s lives.

Ambassador of France to Vietnam, H.E. Didier Le Bret, spoke with Nhu Quynh during Vietnam Forward 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City on October 15, where 600 participants highlighted the need to translate research and technology partnerships into practical applications.

The event expected to bring together business and government representatives to explore new opportunities arising from a free trade agreement between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

At a meeting in Hanoi on October 14 with the First Mayor and President of the Senate of Hamburg (Germany), PM Le Minh Hung suggests making the maritime economy and seaport development priority areas in Vietnam-Germany cooperation.

The positive forecast was based on the economy's recent postive performance.

Top leader To Lam called on the Vietnamese and Cambodian defense ministries to enhance information sharing and support each other in maintaining political stability and national security. The Vietnamese Party and State consistently support and facilitate closer and more substantive defense cooperation with Cambodia, affirmed General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam.