Top leader asks for sports development to build national strength

Sports should not be viewed merely as a socio-cultural activity, but as part of the strategy for human development, population and human resources quality, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and State President Tô Lâm said.

Holiday schedules for Vietnamese Culture Day, Lunar New Year, National Day approved

Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Thị Thanh Trà agreed with proposals by the Ministry of Home Affairs for a one-day holiday for Vietnamese Culture Day in 2026, and a seven-day Tết holiday and a four-day National Day holiday in 2027.

Việt Nam seeks deeper capital markets to finance next growth phase

The SSC would continue to improve the regulatory framework, strengthen disclosure and corporate governance, enhance product quality and diversity, broaden the investor base and make the market more accessible to foreign investors.

Hà Nội’s Q3 economic growth hits 10.02 per cent, first double-digit rise this year

For the first nine months, the services sector grew 9.14 per cent, while industry and construction expanded 8.8 per cent. Construction alone rose 10.89 per cent.

NA Standing Committee discusses draft revised housing, real estate business laws

The National Assembly Committee for Legal and Judicial Affairs, the NA Committee for Economic and Financial Affairs and other agencies praised the Government and the Ministry of Construction, the drafting agency, for moving quickly to finish the bills.

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Việt Nam, South Africa pledge to elevate parliamentary cooperation, connect Asia-Africa gateways

Việt Nam proposed the South African Parliament encourage the government to facilitate greater market access for Vietnamese goods and create favourable conditions for major Vietnamese enterprises to invest and cooperate in promising sectors such as electronics, telecommunications, minerals, renewable energy, textiles and supporting industries, as well as emerging fields including artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation.

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Wood industry urged to seek stronger foothold in domestic market

While export markets have helped Việt Nam’s wood industry build its production capacity and establish a global position, a stronger domestic market could provide an important foundation for more stable and sustainable long-term growth, industry representatives have said.

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Creating new drivers for Việt Nam-Canada cooperation

Former Canadian parliamentarian Bryon Wilfert said the recent state visit to Canada of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and State President Tô Lâm marked a shift from a solid bilateral relationship towards a more ambitious strategic partnership.

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