Vietnam Today

The country's total length of main expressway routes open to traffic or technically completed reaches 3,345km so far.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung affirmed that the Government of Vietnam supports Malaysia's national oil and gas company (PETRONAS) in expanding investment, cooperation in oil and gas exploration, developing energy projects, and connecting the power grids between Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Under the new strategy, the foreign debt-to-GDP ratio represents a five-percent increase from the previous edition of the public debt strategy through 2030 which had been adopted by the Government in 2022.

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).