The plan involves an estimated VNĐ900 trillion (US$35 billion) in investment, with authorities pledging tighter controls on costs, contractors and funding.
Issues under the spotlight included regulating the collection and use of data to prevent violations of privacy and the classification of data security risksto protect critical sectors while reducing administrative burdens on businesses.
The Ministry of Science and Technology recently issued a circular which details the list of used technology products banned from import, which will take effect from 2027.
Rapid advances in science – technology, innovation, digital transformation, green transition and the restructuring of regional and global supply chains are opening up a new development space, enabling countries to enhance their adaptability, leverage complementary strengths and strengthen connectivity and integration.
The two sides discussed cooperation in science and technology, education and training, and people-to-people exchanges.
Many of Zhejiang's strengths match Việt Nam's development orientations, calling on the province to further deepen its friendship with HCM City and Huế City, both of which have established friendly relations with Zhejiang, while welcoming its efforts to expand ties with other potential Vietnamese localities.
The supervision of the Council for Ethnic Affairs should focus on issues directly affecting people's lives, clearly identify causes and responsibilities, and closely monitor the implementation of recommendations, he said, adding that relevant agencies must proactively address the issues, provide explanations and report on the results of their handling within their respective authority.
The two leaders expressed satisfaction with the strong development of the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion, which have grown increasingly substantive across Party, State, local and people-to-people channels.
Delegates agreed to keep leadership focused on following resolutions and conclusions of the 14th Party Central Committee’s plenum, strategic Politburo resolutions and new directives; proactive review and completion of 2026 tasks with progress, quality and effectiveness.
Given the serious and dangerous nature of the offences, the People’s Procuracy argued that bringing the defendants to trial rigorously was necessary to ensure deterrence and general prevention.
Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng says rapid growth will not reach ordinary people unless prices stay stable, and he has ordered ministries and localities to focus on inflation through the end of the year.
The meeting was an important diplomatic activity aimed at strengthening cooperation and solidarity among ASEAN women’s organisations, and enhancing the role and international standing of the VWU and Vietnamese women in people-to-people diplomacy.
The issue was discussed at a meeting on November 2 between Czech Chamber of Deputies Deputy Speaker Patrik Nacher and a delegation from the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF), led by Hà Thị Nga, member of the Party Central Committee and Vice President and Secretary-General of the VFF Central Committee.
Military leaders agreed to expand cooperation in peacekeeping, joint patrols, cybersecurity and digital transformation during talks in Thailand on November 3.
Resolution 23 signals a shift towards mechanisms enabling overseas Vietnamese to contribute more directly to national development through expertise, investment and innovation.
Ministers from 21 member economies called for an open, predictable trade environment and closer cooperation on digital transformation, food security and energy security.
The draft proposes safeguards across the data lifecycle, oversight of AI decision-making and prior approval for cross-border transfers of higher-risk data.
Lawmakers have called for clearer rules on emergency asset requisitions and AI-related copyright protection as they debated legislative changes aimed at improving energy security, streamlining regulations and safeguarding property rights.
