The first phase ended with a five-day break from August 14-18, during which relevant agencies will urgently review, explain, and revise draft laws and resolutions. The NA is scheduled to resume the second phase from August 19-24 to vote on the legislation, with the aim of removing bottlenecks, unlocking resources and creating fresh momentum for national development.

The SBV was required to keep policy interest rates steady and add liquidity so lenders can access cheaper funding. It must manage the exchange rate in line with market developments, coordinate monetary tools, and intervene to stabilise the foreign exchange market, while maintaining close oversight of gold. Lenders must continue cutting costs, stabilising lending rates, and delivering substantive reductions.

BAC NINH - Bac Ninh province and US-based Plug and Play are exploring the establishment of an artificial intelligence centre of excellence as the northern province seeks to expand international links, attract technology resources and strengthen its innovation ecosystem.

BAC NINH- 414 Buddhist-inspired ceramic sculptures by artist Nguyen Tuan (Tuan Gom) and artisans from Phu Lang pottery village are on display at the exhibition themed “Ceramic Sutras – Sounds of the World” at Sun World Ba Den Mountain Tourist Area in Tay Ninh province.