Hanoi:The 2026 Annual International Forum on Public Governance commenced on October 5, focusing on "Inclusive Governance in the New Era of Development: System Transformation, Innovation, and Future-Ready Government."

According to Vietnam News Agency, the three-day event gathers over 500 participants, including nearly 300 international attendees. The forum sees the involvement of ambassadors, representatives from diplomatic missions and international organizations, as well as experts, scholars, and authors from over 20 countries and territories.

Additionally, leaders from Vietnam's central agencies, local administrations, academies, universities, research institutes, and businesses are participating in the forum.