Bulgaria's new Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov speaks at the parliament in Sofia, Bulgaria on June 6 (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
While in Ho Chi Minh City, the commanding officer and crew of USCGC Bertholf will pay courtesy calls on the city’s leaders and the Coast Guard Region 3 Command, take part in diplomatic engagement activities and professional exchanges on maritime operations, and participate in friendly sports competitions with officers and personnel of Coast Guard Region 3.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam has sent a congratulatory message to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on the occasion of the 72nd National Day of the African country (November 1, 1954 – 2026).
Regarding strategic goals, the diplomat shared that Vietnam aims to become a developing country with modern industry and upper-middle income by 2030, and a developed, high-income nation by 2045.
A deputy from Dien Bien called for integrated transport infrastructure linking production areas with processing facilities, border gates and markets, alongside stronger incentives for businesses investing in agricultural processing, preservation and logistics in mountainous areas.
While the conditions regarding institutional frameworks, facilities, personnel, and technology are basically sufficient, the fundamental challenge now lies in rigorous implementation, said Minister of Agriculture and Environment Trinh Viet Hung when talking about biotechnology development.
Congratulating Thai Nguyen on its achievements, the General Secretary and President said the province should look beyond its 195th anniversary towards its bicentenary and the country's development aspirations for 2045.
Speaking highly of the RoK's experience in railway development, NA Vice President Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed its businesses' interest in Vietnam’s railway projects and encouraged their participation as partners, investors or contractors in line with Vietnamese law.
Welcoming the Azerbaijani envoy to Vietnam, the Vietnamese leader affirmed that Vietnam treasures the friendship, valuable support and assistance extended by the State and people of Azerbaijan to Vietnam during its past struggle for national independence, as well as its current process of national construction and development.
Newly-appointed French Ambassador Didier Le Bret praised Vietnam’s ability to combine modern development with the preservation of its heritage, cultural traditions and historical values.
Vietnamese leaders on October 30 sent congratulatory messages to their Solomon Islands counterparts on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations (October 30, 1996–2026).
Under the road network master plan for 2021–2030, with a vision to 2050, Ho Chi Minh Highway remains a vital transport artery that must undergo further investment to be upgraded into an expressway.
Reviewing bilateral ties, Ambassador Ngo Minh Nguyet said the traditional friendship and Comprehensive Partnership between the two countries have continued to develop positively, becoming increasingly substantive and effective.
In the message, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung extended his deepest condolences and expressed profound appreciation for Mr. Fukuda’s special affection for and valuable support to Vietnam and its people, as well as his contributions to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and Japan.
The visit symbolised the solidarity and strong support of the Cuban people for Vietnam while reflecting Cuba’s profound admiration for the Vietnamese people's struggle for national independence and reunification.
Under the overall development model, the megacity will comprise five growth poles, namely international financial services at the centre; innovation in the East; industry, high technology and logistics in the North; seaports, free trade, international logistics and energy in the South; and urban development, education and healthcare in the West.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Vietnam’s Cape Town Convention (CTC) Compliance Index score has risen to 67.5 points, according to an update issued by the Aviation Working Group (AWG) on October 27, 2026, up five points from the previous score of 62.5.
The State and people of Vietnam are deeply saddened by the passing of Japan's former Prime Minister Fukuda Yasuo, a great and close friend of Vietnam. On behalf of the Government and people of Vietnam, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Tien Chau extended the deepest condolences to the Government and people of Japan, as well as his family.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam on October 29 sent a message of condolences to King Felipe VI of Spain following a serious railway accident that caused heavy loss of life.
