Vietnam

Chiều nay (11/12): Bế mạc Kỳ họp thứ 10, Quốc hội khóa XV

Bao Dien Tu | Local Language | News | Dec. 12, 2025 | UndeterminedPolitics and Elections

The 10th Session of the 15th National Assembly, which began on October 20, 2025, in Hanoi, holds significant importance as it combines the regular session agenda with the end-of-term summary for the 15th tenure. Preparations were thorough and involved detailed discussions by the Standing Committee and a Conference of full-time National Assembly delegates to review items for consideration and approval.

During the session, the National Assembly addressed a considerable workload, including legislative work, socio-economic issues, the state budget, and supreme supervision. At the closing session on December 11, the Assembly will vote to approve resolutions summarizing the 2021-2026 term work of key state organs and the Resolution of the 10th Session, which covers adjustments to state budget expenditures, investment policies for Long Thành International Airport, expanded application of special mechanisms for projects with inspection and audit conclusions nationwide, and additional policies for high-speed railway projects.

The session will also address the implementation of Politburo directives on the Southern Pulp Mill Project, allocation of central budget resources for disaster prevention, national defense, and other essential expenditures, as well as adjustments to 2025 estimates for science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation tasks. National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn will deliver the closing address, with the session broadcast live for public viewing.

Xuất khẩu gạo: Tìm dư địa tăng trưởng từ các FTA và thị trường mới

Bao Dien Tu | Local Language | News | Dec. 12, 2025 | UndeterminedTrade Issues and Numbers

Vietnam's rice export sector in 2025 faces significant challenges including political instability in some regions, high inflation, and slow global trade recovery. Tight monetary policies in major economies have led to financial market disruptions and weakened consumer demand in developing countries. Protectionist measures and stricter standards on safety, sustainability, and climate change for imports have further complicated the export environment. Despite these difficulties, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has coordinated with relevant agencies to implement timely policies and support the rice sector's production and exports.

In the first 11 months of 2025, Vietnam exported over 7.53 million tons of rice valued at more than 3.85 billion USD, but this represents a 10.9% decrease in volume and a 27.4% drop in value compared to 2024. Some key markets such as Indonesia and Malaysia saw sharp declines, while increased exports to Ghana, China, Bangladesh, and Senegal helped offset losses. The majority of exports consisted of high-quality white rice and fragrant rice, which accounted for 69% of the total volume by October 2025.

Rice production in 2026 is forecasted to reach approximately 43 million tons, with a slight reduction in planting area due to seasonal declines. Local authorities are urged to restore production after natural disasters and focus on sustainable, low-emission rice cultivation, especially in the Mekong Delta, where a project aims to develop 1 million hectares of specialized rice by 2030. The resumption of rice imports by the Philippines, recovery in key markets such as China and Bangladesh, and benefits from trade agreements are expected to support the sector in 2026. Improved rice quality is seen as a competitive advantage.

Stakeholders emphasize the need to classify rice as a special commodity to better manage domestic consumption, food security, and export demands. This includes building stable supply regions with traceability, quality control, and brand development to meet the standards of importers. Vietnamese rice enterprises have yet to fully capitalize on free trade agreements, prompting calls for a clear strategic approach, stronger branding, and enhanced cooperation between state agencies, associations, and businesses to exploit these market opportunities.

Thúc đẩy phát triển công nghệ chiến lược của Việt Nam

Bao Dien Tu | Local Language | News | Dec. 12, 2025 | UndeterminedTech Development/Adoption

On December 10, Vietnam's National Assembly passed the amended High Technology Law with overwhelming support, 437 out of 441 delegates voting in favor. The Law, which consists of 6 chapters and 27 articles, regulates high-technology activities and policies aimed at promoting and developing strategic technologies. It positions high technology and strategic technology as key drivers for rapid and sustainable socio-economic development, defense, security, and technological autonomy.

The Law introduces the highest levels of incentives related to investment, taxation, land, and other areas to support high-technology and strategic-technology activities. It mandates prioritized state budget allocations for research, development, testing, application, and commercialization of these technologies, as well as investments in technical, digital, and technology infrastructure to support digital and green transformations. The Law also promotes stronger collaborations between research institutes, universities, and enterprises, and encourages the development of specialized enterprises and startups in these sectors.

Additionally, the Law provides preferential policies and special mechanisms to attract and develop high-technology human resources, including Vietnamese citizens, overseas Vietnamese, and foreigners with relevant expertise. It ensures favorable living and working conditions for these individuals. The State is committed to issuing timely and transparent policies to foster public-private cooperation, innovation, and ecosystem development. The Law also establishes prohibitions on exploiting high-technology activities for illegal purposes, intellectual property infringements, and unauthorized disclosure or interference with strategic technology.

The Law will come into effect on July 1, 2026, aligning with efforts to further shape Vietnam's advancement in AI, digital transformation, and high technology markets.