Politburo Member and National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man presented 80-year Party membership badges to veteran Party members in Ho Chi Minh City on the afternoon of November 6, as assigned by the Politburo.
The visit, the first to Japan by the leader in his new capacity and the first visit to Japan by a General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam in 11 years, will first set the strategic direction for bilateral relations in the new period.
Ho Chi Minh City’s industrial production grew 11 percent in the first 10 months of 2026, as the city steps up efforts to strengthen domestic enterprises, expand supply-chain linkages, and enhance local participation in key industries.
Schools whose names could create confusion about official recognition or prestige have been instructed to complete name-review procedures by September 2027.
Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City is undergoing a major upgrade worth nearly VND320 billion (US$12.46 million) in preparation for the 10th National Sports Games in 2026, enhancing competition facilities and spectator services.