Reporting to the National Assembly, Prime Minister Hung said the Government has identified inflation control, currency stability and the firm consolidation of macroeconomic foundations as central and consistent priorities in its direction and management.
Issues raised by legislators included digital transformation in remote and mountainous areas, the development of the digital economy, digital signatures, backlogs of industrial property applications, sandbox mechanisms, and the management of AI risks.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
The 2026 state budget allocated about 95 trillion VND (3.65 billion USD) for science, technology, innovation and digital transformation. As of October 30, disbursement was only 42.12%, with innovation at 27.98%, and digital transformation 29.9%.
National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to the 47th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-47) in Manila, the Philippines, from November 17 to 18.
Le Quoc Phong secured the approval from all deputies present at the seventh session of the 11th municipal People’s Council.
The new services further expand Vietjet’s international network while strengthening connectivity and creating fresh opportunities for tourism, trade and cultural exchange between the two countries and across the region.
As Vietnam develops its nuclear science and technology and prepares the necessary conditions in terms of human resources, research capacity, safety systems and technical infrastructure, participation in international research programmes and access to MBIR will enable the country to conduct experiments supporting its programme for the peaceful use of atomic energy.
The agreement establishes a cooperation framework to modernise higher education through digital governance, digital learning, artificial intelligence (AI) applications, and capacity building through training and knowledge sharing. It also aims to expand internship, employment and scholarship opportunities for students.
One year in, Sun Group’s APEC Phu Quoc Multi-purpose Performance Hall is taking shape as one of Asia’s largest theatres. It boasts 54,680 sq.m of floor area, 17,250 sq.m of roof, six above-ground floors plus a basement, and 4,030 seats, larger than Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, the Oscars venue.
According to the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, as of 5pm on November 11, the downpours injured two people in Hue city, and damaged or unroofed 38 houses in Quang Tri, Hue, Quang Ngai and Dak Lak.
Statistics from the municipal Department of Health showed that, as of November 9, more than 9.53 million people had undergone health examinations and screening or had their health records updated, representing 74.6% of the city's population.
Although the diversification of oil import sources has helped reduce the risk of domestic oil shortage, it has not immediately reduced energy costs because import prices depend on market mechanisms, transportation costs, foreign exchange rates and the terms of oil contracts.
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