A cultural and culinary festival in Thanh Hoa Province showcased regional specialties and dishes from across Vietnam and Laos. Featuring 200 booths with over 600 food and beverage items, the event blended modern decor with tradition, allowing attendees to experience diverse culinary cultures and foster exchange.
Vietnam's National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man's official visit to China is expected to foster exchanges between the legislative bodies and contribute to bilateral relations. Experts anticipate the visit will further advance Vietnam-China ties.
Ho Chi Minh City is experiencing increasingly severe tidal flooding, frequently making it difficult for residents to return home. Delays in infrastructure development are a contributing factor, necessitating urgent countermeasures. This issue highlights Vietnam's challenges with urban development and vulnerability to natural disasters.
A citizen in Ha Tinh province discovered a rare white pheasant and handed it over to authorities. The bird is a protected species and will receive appropriate care and rehabilitation. Vietnam is strengthening protection for rare wildlife.
Vietnamese Prime Minister visited Cambodia, signing six cooperation agreements in national security, drug control, trade, culture, and education. Five economic documents were also exchanged at a business forum, underscoring deepening bilateral ties.
Vietnamese leaders, including the Prime Minister and National Assembly Chairman, visited Laos, Cambodia, and China, aiming to strengthen economic and social cooperation and resolve outstanding issues. The country is also advancing legal reforms and digitalization, deepening its engagement with the international community.
Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan's official visit to Georgia highlights the importance of strengthening cooperation between the two nations as regional gateways. The visit aims to identify priorities and concrete measures to leverage their respective strengths and meet development needs.
Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has commenced an official visit to China, aiming to bolster parliamentary cooperation and deepen bilateral ties. This visit underscores Vietnam's foreign policy, which prioritizes strategic partnerships, particularly with China, within its one-party system.
Ho Chi Minh City has launched a program offering free museum admissions for students, aiming to enhance cultural engagement among the youth and foster their interest in education and heritage.
Ho Chi Minh City experienced widespread flooding on the evening of October 11 due to a high tide. Vehicles stalled, and children were seen swimming in front of their homes. This phenomenon highlights the vulnerability of urban infrastructure and the impacts of climate change.
Ho Chi Minh City has proposed a plan to subsidize part of the infrastructure development costs for renovation and reconstruction projects of old apartment buildings, aiming to improve urban landscapes and living environments.
Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue met with Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Chairman Wang Huning in Beijing, agreeing to further develop bilateral relations. They agreed to strengthen cooperation, particularly in economy, trade, infrastructure, and security, and to effectively manage and resolve differences.
Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man is on an official visit to China, aiming to strengthen legislative cooperation between the two nations and implement Vietnam's foreign policy. This marks Man's first visit to China in his capacity as Chairman.
Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with China's Wang Huning in Beijing, agreeing to boost legislative and people-to-people exchanges. This underscores Vietnam's diplomatic strategy within its one-party system and the importance of maintaining ties with its rapidly growing neighbor.
The second Hanoi Beverage Festival, organized by Hanoi City, has concluded. It showcased Vietnamese beverage culture and promoted a message of sustainable consumption, with 60 businesses participating and contributing to local economic revitalization.
Vietnam faces an urgent need to standardize nutritional standards for school meals, crucial for the healthy development of students. Experts highlight insufficient intake of protein and calcium among growing children, emphasizing the significant impact of school diets on physical and intellectual growth.
The Vietnam Youth Union was awarded the First-Class Labor Order during its 70th anniversary, recognizing its significant contributions to national development. This award highlights the official acknowledgment of its efforts in youth development and social engagement.
Students in Hanoi are promoting eco-friendly lifestyles through used item collection and recycling activities at schools. This initiative aims to raise environmental awareness among the youth for a sustainable future.
Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs has announced 42 internal administrative procedures among state administrative agencies in the field of emulation and commendation. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in administrative processes, clarifying commendation procedures for domestic and international individuals and organizations.
Vietnam's seafood industry produced nearly 7.9 million tons in the first nine months of 2026, a 3.9% increase year-on-year, setting a foundation to target $12 billion in exports. However, rising input costs and slowing demand in some markets are creating pressure towards the end of the year.
Vietnam is urgently preparing a dossier for UNESCO to commemorate the 850th anniversary of the death of scholar To Hien Thanh (1102-1179), a prominent figure of the Ly dynasty. Hanoi and other relevant bodies are actively collecting domestic and international materials and consulting experts.
Digital payments in Vietnam are rapidly expanding, contributing to increased financial access for citizens and businesses. However, improving the quality of service use, ensuring security, and bridging regional disparities remain key challenges.
Vinh Long Province in Vietnam is facing challenges with its public investment fund disbursement rate falling below the national average, with notable delays in infrastructure and urban development projects. The province is intensifying measures to achieve 100% disbursement by year-end.
The Communist Party of Vietnam's 14th Central Committee has adopted key resolutions at its 4th Plenum, focusing on strengthening the Party and political system, innovating leadership methods, talent development, and socio-economic plans. These aim to guide the nation's long-term development and maintain Party leadership.
Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has begun an official visit to China. Domestically, infrastructure challenges and fluctuating resource prices persist. Attention is focused on Vietnam's diplomatic and domestic developments amidst its continued economic growth.
Hue City hosted a 'Reading Culture Day for Youth' on October 11th, aiming to foster reading habits and broaden access to knowledge. In collaboration with the Vietnam Publishers Association and Hue High School for the Gifted, the event seeks to promote intellectual engagement in the digital age.
Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, has launched dust suppression operations using mist sprinkler vehicles on six major routes as part of its air pollution control efforts, aiming to improve public health and living conditions.
Ho Chi Minh City is intensifying the mobilization of social resources beyond public budgets to address transport infrastructure bottlenecks and boost economic growth. The city aims to accelerate investment through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) models, and underground space development.
A newly developed lakeside promenade around Hoan Kiem Lake in central Hanoi has become a popular spot for residents, attracting large crowds daily. While expectations for regional revitalization and improved scenery are high, the sustainability of infrastructure development is also drawing attention.
Vietnam's government has issued a decree mandating the linking of 12 types of digital accounts, including securities, social media, and e-commerce, with the VNeID electronic identification application by the end of 2026. The move aims to strengthen identity verification and prevent misuse in the digital space.
Anh Thơ, a Vietnamese woman from Hai Phong, married Gil Sun, the son of her former Korean boss, Park Soo Jeong. Initially struggling with cultural and lifestyle differences, they have built a mother-daughter-like relationship through mutual understanding and compromise.
Vietnam's crucial Cau Gie - Ninh Binh expressway will reduce its maximum speed limit from 120 km/h to 100 km/h, a change effective October 12. This adjustment aims to align with infrastructure conditions, ensure consistency with adjacent sections, and enhance traffic safety.
Vietnam is expanding trade with China and aiming to strengthen political trust, while accelerating digitalization, infrastructure development, and educational reform domestically. Efforts are also underway to enhance unity within overseas Vietnamese communities.
Vietnam is prioritizing the training of a workforce capable of designing, integrating, and operating smart systems driven by AI and IoT. Hanoi's comprehensive plan to apply IoT by 2030 aims to balance technological innovation with information security.
The ancient city of Hue in central Vietnam has launched a campaign encouraging citizens to demand receipts for purchases. This initiative aims to prevent budget revenue shortfalls and protect consumer rights.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung concluded his official visit to Cambodia, holding talks focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation. Discussions covered the signing of cooperation documents and future development directions, which were extensively covered by Cambodian media.