Politburo’s Resolution No. 26-NQ/TW dated August 22, 2026 on developing Vietnam’s tourism into a spearhead economic sector in the new era identifies Phu Quoc as gradually becoming a new growth pole and a high-end seaside resort tourism centre with international competitiveness and the capacity to host major international events. Alongside promoting its strengths in natural landscapes and resort tourism, Phu Quoc is accelerating infrastructure investment, including facilities for the 2027 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, creating further impetus for economic and tourism development and enhancing the position of the Pearl Island.
Over 75% of healthcare facilities have announced the implementation of electronic medical records, while 100% of health insurance-covered medical examination and treatment data have been connected to Vietnam Social Security’s system over the first nine months of 2026.
According to the Hai Phong Maritime Administration, inland waterways carry coal, agricultural products, ores, stone, cement and other bulk cargoes, helping ease pressure on roads, particularly those connecting seaports and industrial parks.
The official visit to China by NA President Tran Thanh Man helped to further intensify high-level strategic exchanges, consolidate political trust and advance bilateral ties in the new period.
Ambassador Chau Mai Anh noted that while the past 55 years have laid a solid foundation of trust and cooperation, the Comprehensive Partnership heralds a new phase for the countries to expand areas of collaboration and translate commitments and existing potential into concrete projects delivering practical, long-term benefits for both countries.
Vietnam is currently the European Union’s largest trading partner in ASEAN and its 16th largest worldwide. Describing this as an impressive achievement, EU Ambassador to Vietnam Julien Guerrier stressed that considerable potential remains for further expanding bilateral trade and investment cooperation.
Vietnam has stepped up efforts to combat human trafficking, notably through the adoption and implementation of its 2026–2030 programme on human trafficking prevention and control, with a vision to 2035
Vietnam welcomes Russia’s visa exemption policy under Decree No. 730, signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 12.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam stressed that amid advances in science and technology, AI, technological competition and supply chain shifts, Vietnam must boost productivity and quality, strengthen self-reliance and enhance international cooperation, making Hanoi University of Science and Technology’s intellect, resilience and creativity more vital than ever.
The visit is expected to further consolidate the bilateral relationship and advance cooperation in key areas, particularly trade and investment, science and technology, innovation, finance and sustainable development. The two sides will also exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual concern.
Hanoi aims to ensure that all industrial solid waste from its hi-tech parks, industrial parks and industrial clusters is collected and treated in line with regulations under a new plan to strengthen waste management and tighten control on scrap collection, storage and recycling facilities across the capital.
According to the Ho Chi Minh City Centre for Disease Control (HCDC), influenza viruses are are among the fastest-rising pathogens, with 151 positive samples in a single week. Influenza A is the dominant strain, with A/H1N1pdm09 in 116 samples, or nearly 77%.
Facing challenges from climate change, biodiversity loss, rising food demand, and price fluctuations, ASEAN is actively implementing its Vision for Food, Agriculture and Forestry towards 2045 and the relevant 2026–2030 action plan to build food systems that are sustainable, inclusive and resilient, said Ambassador Do Hung Viet.
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