Cost of living drives U.S. midterm elections

28/10/2026
05:07

Early voting for the U.S. midterm elections began last week, giving voters a chance to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. While many voters may still be unsure which party to support, one issue stands out above the rest: the cost of living. Our correspondent spoke with Michael Stroud, an attorney and member of the Taft law firm based in Washington, D.C.

National Assembly debates law on SME development

National Assembly debates law on SME development

Politics 01:55

National Assembly deputies are discussing a draft law on small and medium-sized enterprise development, aimed at moving beyond scattered support measures to create better conditions for businesses to grow.

National Assembly deputies clarify law on securities

National Assembly deputies clarify law on securities

Politics 02:42

The second session of the 16th National Assembly continued its plenary discussions on the morning of 28 October on amendments to the Law on Securities. Personnel requirements featured prominently in the debate.

Cost of living drives U.S. midterm elections

Cost of living drives U.S. midterm elections

Politics 05:07

Early voting for the U.S. midterm elections began last week, giving voters a chance to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. While many voters may still be unsure which party to support, one issue stands out above the rest: the cost of living. Our correspondent spoke with Michael Stroud, an attorney and member of the Taft law firm based in Washington, D.C.

Viet Nam - Poland establish strategic partnership

Viet Nam - Poland establish strategic partnership

Politics 05:59

During Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s official visit to Viet Nam, Vietnamese leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with a focus on deeper, more substantive and stable cooperation, effective implementation of agreements, and expanded cooperation in trade, investment, science and technology, defence and security, healthcare, tourism and artificial intelligence.

Lawmakers discuss amendments to penal code

Lawmakers discuss amendments to penal code

Politics 02:14

The second session of the 16th National Assembly discussed, on the morning of 27 October, proposed amendments to the Penal Code and a draft National Assembly resolution on its implementation. Minister of Public Security Lương Tam Quang also addressed issues raised by deputies.

Lawmakers discuss law on cultural industry development

Lawmakers discuss law on cultural industry development

Politics 03:12

The second session of the 16th National Assembly heard a proposal for the draft Law on Cultural Industries Development on 24 October. The country's first law of its kind takes an integrated approach to the sector as a connected value chain, spanning creation, production, distribution, consumption, and reinvestment. Among the key questions was: How can Vietnam turn cultural products into sources of economic value?