General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam speaks at the working session with the Government's Party Committee and relevant agencies to discuss orientations for developing national logistics and infrastructure on November 2. (Photo: VNA)

    General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam on November 2 called for a fundamental shift in the approach to logistics development, from expanding services to building national logistics capacity, describing it as a strategic factor in strengthening Viet Nam's competitiveness, economic autonomy and resilience.

    President of the Lao NA Sonexay Siphandone (right) presents a souvenir to the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association (VLFA) at the meeting in Hanoi on November 2, 2026. (Photo: VNA)

    Top Lao legislator backs friendship activities ahead of 2027 milestones

    Lao NA Sonexay Siphandone, who is on official Vietnam visit, urged the Vietnam-Laos and Laos-Vietnam friendship associations to keep coordinating closely and step up messaging on the two countries’ great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion, especially around the treaty’s 50th anniversary.

    Market surveillance officers inspect goods involved in violations. (Photo: QUYEN LUU)

    Improving effectiveness of e-commerce management

    As e-commerce continues to expand, controlling counterfeit goods, tracing the origins of products, and handling violations are becoming increasingly challenging. Although the Law on E-commerce took effect on July 1, 2026, the effectiveness of market management still depends on enforcement and coordination among the relevant authorities.