Stories from Hanoi · Vietnam

Vietnam's Politburo has decided to strengthen discipline within the Party, focusing on speech and actions. The prediction market indicates a 48% probability for Bardella to be the next French president.

Trần Đức Thắng has been appointed as the Secretary of the Hanoi Municipal Party Committee. TS Bùi Đức Thọ has been appointed as the new Director of the National Economics University in Hanoi.

Vietnam is prioritizing high-speed rail technology as a strategic national technology. Dong Nai province has approved the planning for a Digital Technology Zone near Long Thanh Airport.

Nguyễn Xuân Thắng will continue to serve as the Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council of the Communist Party of Vietnam. The Politburo has established the Central Theoretical Council for the 2026-2031 term, with Nguyễn Xuân Thắng continuing as its chair.

Vietnam and Israel will cooperate in the field of quantum computing. Vietnam is prioritizing the development of 10 key strategic digital technology groups, including quantum computing, through 2035.

Ten ministries, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Cyberspace Administration, jointly issued interim measures for AI technology ethics review and services.

Vietnam has announced a broad amnesty, releasing nearly ten thousand prisoners. The program aims to reduce the prison population. This action aligns with recent political events and the application of political measures. The government has outlined the scope of the pardon. The pardons were granted in connection with the upcoming National Day. The specific criteria for the pardons and the number of individuals affected are detailed in the announcement. This measure is part of a broader initiative by the Ministry of Public Security. Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security announced that thousands of prisoners will be pardoned as part of an amnesty program. The amnesty does not apply to those accused of overthrowing the government. Details on the specific offenses covered by the amnesty were not immediately available. The program reflects a move towards broader reform.

Vietnam announced a broad amnesty that will free nearly 15,000 inmates. The announcement follows weeks of discussions and comes after a maritime incident that killed three passengers. Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security announced an amnesty that will release thousands of prisoners. The exact number of individuals affected by the amnesty is not specified. The scope and specific categories of people eligible for this amnesty are not yet detailed. Details on who will be granted amnesty are emerging. This action is being taken by the Ministry of Justice. Specific criteria for the amnesty are being released. This move is part of a broader decarceration effort. The Vietnamese government stated the amnesty is part of efforts to promote social stability and national reconciliation. Among those included are sixty people who killed three individuals.

Ten ministries, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Cyberspace Administration, jointly issued interim measures for AI technology ethics review and services.

Mr. Tran Duc Thang has been appointed as the Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee.