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APEC: Strengthening regional trade, looking ahead to Viet Nam 2027
APEC's 21 member economies are gathering in Shenzhen, China, from 14 to 19 November for Economic Leaders' Week, under the theme "Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together." In an exclusive interview with Vietnam Today, APEC Secretariat Executive Director Eduardo Pedrosa discusses regional trade priorities and opportunities for Viet Nam as it prepares to host APEC in 2027.
APEC: Strengthening regional trade, looking ahead to Viet Nam 2027
Politics 03:02APEC's 21 member economies are gathering in Shenzhen, China, from 14 to 19 November for Economic Leaders' Week, under the theme "Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together." In an exclusive interview with Vietnam Today, APEC Secretariat Executive Director Eduardo Pedrosa discusses regional trade priorities and opportunities for Viet Nam as it prepares to host APEC in 2027.
Viet Nam seeks stronger ASEAN cooperation
Politics 02:21Prime Minister Le Minh Hung will lead is leading a high-level Vietnamese delegation to the 49th ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Manila, the Philippines, from 14 to 17 November. Viet Nam is expected to put forward practical initiatives to strengthen ASEAN's resilience, unity and regional partnerships amid regional economic and security challenges.
Viet Nam reaffirms continued support for Cuba
Politics 01:43On 13 November, Party General Secretary and President To Lam received Cuban Foreign Minister and Special Envoy Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla. Party General Secretary and President To Lam welcomed the positive development of bilateral relations and called for stronger economic cooperation. Prime Minister Le Minh Hung also received Cuban Foreign Minister and Special Envoy Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, who is visiting Viet Nam.
Securities law amendments, 2025 budget accounts approved
Politics 01:48At its morning session on 13 November, the National Assembly approved amendments to the Law on Securities alongside the State Budget Finalisation Resolution for 2025.
Viet Nam-Japan ties to enter era of "co-creation"
Politics 03:02Party General Secretary and President To Lam has concluded his official visit to Japan, elevating the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership into a new phase of "co-creation." With over 60 cooperation agreements reached across semiconductors, trade, and strategic infrastructure, both nations are turning political commitments into shared sustainable growth
Citizens' concerns at heart of governance
Politics 01:47Although citizen complaints to National Assembly agencies decreased in 2026, complex grievances regarding land acquisition, compensation and resettlement for major projects persist. Addressing the National Assembly, officials urged local authorities to take greater responsibility and ensure prompt, accountable responses to public concerns. Strengthening coordination at all levels remains essential to providing accessible grievance channels and maintaining responsive governance across Viet Nam.
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