Chairman of the Lao National Assembly Saysomphone Phomvihane (Photo: VNA) 
Trung proposed the two foreign ministries play a pioneering role in stepping up bilateral cooperation across various areas, including the early establishment of contact points, political consultations, and the appointment of honorary consuls in each country.
Under the resolution, the total state budget revenue for 2026 is projected at nearly 2.53 quadrillion VND (about 96 billion USD), including 1.22 quadrillion VND for the central budget and 1.3 quadrillion VND for local budgets.
VNA and KPL serve not only as communication bridges between the two Parties, States, and peoples but also as key forces in strengthening and promoting the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.
King Abdullah II’s visit to Vietnam marks a historic milestone in bilateral relations, opening a new phase of cooperation and laying the foundation for advancing collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
The draft documents for the 14th National Party Congress reflect a significant shift in Vietnam’s foreign policy, from a “proactive and positive” approach focused mainly on economic affairs to a more comprehensive strategy encompassing defence, security, and technology, in order to match the country’s historical, cultural, and geopolitical stature, according to Associate Professor Dr Luong Tuan Anh of the UK's De Montfort University.
Dr. Phan Bich Thien, Chairwoman of the Vietnamese Women’s Forum in Europe, has given her opinions on draft documents for the 14th National Party Congress, hailing the documents’ focus on building a nation with rapid, sustainable development, prosperity and happiness.
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has expressed his hope that senior Lao leaders will continue to direct relevant agencies to create favourable conditions for Vietnamese businesses operating in Laos, particularly encouraging major Vietnamese corporations to invest and contribute to the country’s socio-economic development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the national great unity festival in Thang Kien hamlet, De Gi commune in Gia Lai province on November 13, on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of the Traditional Day of Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) (November 18).
Many Party members and officials in the southern province of Tay Ninh have been giving their opinions on the draft documents of 14th National Party Congress, highlighting the content on development of human resources as a breakthrough in realising rapid, sustainable development goals for the 2025-2030 period.
The State and socio-political organisations adopt coherent policies to develop the working class, expand Party and mass organisation networks in non-state and foreign-invested enterprises, and preserve its nature while ensuring comprehensive leadership.
King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein laid a wreath and paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on November 13 as part of his official visit to Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City experts have praised the draft documents for the upcoming 14th National Party Congress, which spotlights “strategic autonomy”, alongside Party and personnel building, institutional reform, as pillars of Vietnam’s next growth stage.
In Gia Lai, the storm left two people dead and 12 injured, damaged or flooded over 50,000 houses, destroyed or wrecked more than 200 boats, and devastated hundreds of hectares of aquaculture farms.
The 15th National Assembly (NA) on November 13 approved a Resolution on Vietnam’s socio-economic development plan for 2026, setting 15 major targets, including a gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of 10% or higher.
The Hanoi People’s Court on November 12 sentenced former Vice Chairman of the Phu Tho provincial People’s Committee Ho Dai Dung to three years and six months in prison for his involvement in a large-scale gambling ring at the Pullman Hanoi Hotel.
Young officers from the Vietnam Border Guard and the Cambodian Army and Gendarmerie held a dialogue themed “Fostering Tradition, Building the Future” on November 12 in the southern province of Tay Ninh.
The draft revised Law on Public Employees comprises six chapters and 43 articles, down 19 from the current version. Key changes tie hiring, deployment and management to specific job posts, with recruitment based on performance and capability. The proposal eliminates rank-promotion exams and assessments for professional titles.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
Vietnam should sign bilateral or multilateral agreements on degree and credit recognition with countries hosting large numbers of Vietnamese students. such as Thailand, arguing that such agreements can streamline administrative procedures and enhance transparency in degree recognition.
