A building collapses in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture (Photo: Kyodo) 
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.
Vietnam attaches importance to Kazakhstan’s role in Central Asia and stands ready to serve as a bridge for Kazakhstan to strengthen its relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Top leader To Lam called on female NA deputies to contribute proactively to lawmaking from the earliest stages, ensuring that policies are grounded in practical evidence, constitutional, consistent and enforceable. They should identify shortcomings before laws are adopted, put forward initiatives in the common interest, maintain their independent judgement and uphold integrity to prevent group interests from distorting policymaking.
Lao National Assembly President Sonexay Siphandone and his spouse will pay an official visit to Vietnam from November 2 to 5, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
For the coming time, the two sides agreed to effectively implement signed agreements, enhance information sharing and joint patrols, and step up efforts against drug-related crime, human trafficking, smuggling, illegal weapons and explosives trafficking, illegal immigration and online fraud.
Vietnam’s leaders on October 29 sent congratulatory messages to their Turkish counterparts on the occasion of the 103rd founding anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye or Republic Day (October 29, 1923 - 2026).
A ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the Central Council for Theoretical Studies, Vietnam attending the 20th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting and related activities in the Philippines, and the national strategy on child development for 2026–2035 approved are among news highlights on October 29.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam noted that the council needs to grasp and thoroughly study the substance of these objectives, assess the limitations of theoretical work and clearly define its research and advisory responsibilities so that it could focus on addressing the issues involved.
On October 28, on the sidelines of ADMM-20 and the 13th ADMM+, Giang held bilateral meetings with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and the defence ministers of Australia, Japan and the Philippines.
The draft amended Land Law comprises 13 chapters and 112 articles, three chapters and 148 articles fewer than the 2024 Land Law.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
PM Le Minh Hung said a successful APEC 2027, especially the Economic Leaders’ Week, will leave Vietnam’s mark on APEC and international friends, and help connect global resources for socio-economic development of the country, localities and businesses.
Vietnam always follows and congratulates Belarus on its development gains under the leadership of President Aleksandr Lukashenko, PM Le Minh Hung said, praising positive results of bilateral cooperation, especially since General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam’s state visit to Belarus in May 2025.
The host welcomed Miguel Mejia’s 12th visit to Vietnam, saying the MIU chief’s bridge role should help expand people-to-people exchanges and connect Dominican social organisations with Vietnam for closer solidarity and mutual development.
The former officials were said to have shown degradation in political thought, morality and lifestyle; violated Party rules and State law in performing their assigned duties, and in the fight against corruption, wastefulness and misconduct; and breached rules on what Party members are banned from doing and responsibility for setting an example, causing very serious consequences and badly damaging the reputation of the local Party Organisation and authorities to an extent that disciplinary action is required.
Trung affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to its traditional friendship and strategic partnership with Belarus. He expressed appreciation for the valuable support and assistance extended by the Belarusian people to Vietnam during its past struggle for national independence and its current process of national construction and development.
To advance bilateral ties, NA Vice President Nguyen Thi Hong proposed increasing exchanges at all levels, maintaining contacts between leaders and legislators, boosting the effectiveness of the parliamentary friendship groups, sharing more legislative information and experience, and expanding economic, trade and investment partnerships in line with the strong political and diplomatic relationship.
