Viet Nam aims to increase the value and competitiveness of its agricultural exports. However, the sector remains heavily reliant on imported technologies and production inputs, highlighting the need to strengthen domestic capabilities.
Although 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.
Democrats have won control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress in the midterm elections, presenting U.S. President Donald Trump with new challenges in his final two years in office.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has called for stronger cooperation between Viet Nam and the Dominican Republic, particularly in trade, investment, tourism and agriculture. He made the remarks while receiving a high-level delegation from the United Left Movement, or MIU, led by its General Secretary Miguel Mejia, in Viet Nam on Monday.
The Democratic Party has regained control of the U.S. Congress following the midterm elections, securing key victories in states including Kansas and Texas. Voters prioritised improved living standards and increased government oversight. As the new Congress convenes in January, President Donald Trump's administration faces a shifting political landscape, testing the ability of both sides to reach bipartisan agreements on future policy.
Viet Nam aims to increase the value and competitiveness of its agricultural exports. However, the sector remains heavily reliant on imported technologies and production inputs, highlighting the need to strengthen domestic capabilities.
Viet Nam's National Assembly is considering a revised Law on International Agreements, a comprehensive overhaul that would replace the current law passed in 2020. The draft would allow more agencies and local authorities to sign agreements with foreign partners, while simplifying procedures to keep pace with the country's deepening global integration.