Economic cooperation remains a bright spot, with bilateral trade exceeding US$2 billion annually. More than 100 Swiss companies in sectors including watchmaking, pharmaceuticals, food processing and precision machinery have invested and expanded operations in Việt Nam.
National Assembly Vice President and Senior Lieutenant General Nguyễn Doãn Anh paid an official visit to Lithuania from September 27 to 29.
The Government plans to file 95 documents, submissions and reports to the session, which is due to start on October 17.
Ambassador Phạm Bình Đàm is Việt Nam’s first resident ambassador to Timor-Leste.
Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Publicity Trịnh Văn Quyết said both countries are carrying out efforts to protect the Party’s ideological foundation amid growing challenges.
National Assembly Standing Vice President Đỗ Văn Chiến praised deputies for their careful study and frank, well-argued input.
The proposal to raise the maximum administrative fine to VNĐ1.5 billion (US$57,800) for individuals and VNĐ3 billion ($115,500) for organisations is considered relatively high compared with the current financial capacity and ability of individuals and businesses to pay.
Việt Nam’s Engineering Unit Rotation 4 has returned home after successfully completing its UN peacekeeping mission with UNISFA in the Abyei area.
The two sides should strengthen experience sharing in political, ideological and ethical affairs, theoretical research, practical reviews, public opinion orientation and protection of the Party’s ideological foundation.
To further strengthen substantive cooperation, the vice chairman proposed the two sides promote collaboration in business connectivity, development of international financial centres, education and training, science and technology, innovation, supply chains and logistics.
Party General Secretary and President Tô Lâm demanded a sweeping review rather than piecemeal amendments to individual laws, so that people's rights are protected on a continuing basis.
Lawmakers urged a more transparent electricity pricing mechanism, tighter cost control, fairer risk allocation and stronger protection for consumers.
The Government Inspectorate of Việt Nam broadly accepted the Cambodian ministry's proposals to maintain, renew and make more effective regular meetings between professional units and training establishments, and increase exchanges of senior, expert and specialised working-group delegations.
The meeting approved a plan to develop the project on reviewing the 2013 Constitution and studying and proposing comprehensive amendments to the Constitution.
Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng said Việt Nam can no longer depend on capital and cheap labour. The only way to maintain strong double-digit growth, he said, is by boosting productivity through science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
The Party chief and president called for thorough review of legal documents and continued improvements in quality, progress and accountability, with a focus on addressing provisions that hinder investment, production and business activities or increase compliance costs.
Defence Minister Phan Văn Giang urged two sides to continue close coordination and effectively implement the agreed areas of cooperation, contributing to making defence cooperation a pillar of Việt Nam–DPRK relations.
Effective as of July 1, Circular 84/2026/TT-BTC updates rules on VAT refund for foreigners, covering eligible retailers, refund agents and refund services at international airports and seaports. Below is Part 2 of the circular.
