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.

IMF dự báo Trung Quốc tăng trưởng 5% năm nay

VN Express | Local Language | News | Dec. 12, 2025 | UndeterminedEconomic Growth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its forecast for China's economic growth in 2025 from 4.8% to 5%. For 2026, the IMF expects China’s growth to reach 4.5%, up from the previous forecast of 4.2%. The IMF highlighted China’s economic resilience despite various shocks in recent years but noted ongoing challenges such as a weakening property sector, high local government debt, and weak domestic demand.

The IMF emphasized the need for China to accelerate structural reforms and transition its economy from reliance on exports and investment toward a consumption-driven growth model. Although China recorded a trade surplus exceeding $1 trillion in the first 11 months of 2025, the IMF cautioned that dependence on exports is unsustainable amid rising global trade tensions.

Recommendations from the IMF include adopting more accommodative macroeconomic policies while reforming to reduce household saving rates, curbing inefficient investments, and eliminating unnecessary industrial support. They also called for strengthening the social safety net and supporting the adjustment process in the property sector. Beijing closely monitors IMF assessments, viewing them as important validation amid ongoing trade disputes.

Hà Nội yêu cầu trong 2 tháng tới phải giành lại toàn bộ vỉa hè, lòng đường

Dantri | Local Language | News | Dec. 12, 2025 | Regulation

On December 10, Mr. Dương Đức Tuấn, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee, signed a plan to address urban order issues and establish wards and communes that ensure order, discipline, and urban civility throughout Hanoi. The plan emphasizes a solutions-focused approach and assigns clear roles and responsibilities to units involved, ensuring continuous implementation without interruption.

Key criteria include maintaining flat, clean, and aesthetically pleasing sidewalks; ensuring complete roadway signage systems; prohibiting street vending spots and temporary markets; and regulating the neat arrangement of vehicles on sidewalks and in designated parking areas. Signboards and advertising must adhere to size and positioning standards, drainage systems must be kept clear, and streets must be free of waste, which should be collected properly.

The plan’s immediate term from now until the end of Q1 2026 is divided into three phases. Phase 1, to be completed by December 31, 2025, involves conducting surveys, repainting road markings, setting up garbage collection points, renovating urban features, and publicizing compliance efforts. Phase 2 requires a full inspection and removal of violations by January 30, 2026. Phase 3 mandates ongoing maintenance, prevention, and enforcement to avoid recurrence of violations on a regular and continuous basis.

Long-term measures include following municipal directives and coordinated implementation of solutions to tackle broader challenges like flooding, traffic congestion, pollution, and food safety. The plan requires all units of the same type to begin restoring urban order simultaneously at 7:00 a.m. on December 13, 2025.