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Vietnam celebrates 40 years of Doi Moi by honoring outstanding farmers, highlighting a shift towards organic and sustainable agriculture. Efforts are underway to improve product quality and expand market access in response to stringent export market requirements.
A delegation from the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) visited Peru, presenting the book "The Aspiration for a Strong and Prosperous Vietnam in the New Era" by General Secretary and President To Lam. The book aims to introduce Vietnam's perspectives and strategic orientations for its new development phase.
A new aviation agreement between Vietnam and India doubles the weekly passenger capacity limit to 16,800 seats from the current 8,000. This move is a significant step towards strengthening trade and investment cooperation between the two nations, fostering economic growth and people-to-people exchanges.
Central Vietnam's Quang Tri Province is set to implement stricter oversight of its delayed power projects, signaling a move to enhance energy security and drive economic growth in line with national objectives.
Vietnam and Luxembourg have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the financial sector. This move aims to deepen economic ties between the two nations, with particular emphasis on enhancing collaboration in financial services.
A freelance worker in An Giang has become Vietnam's biggest lottery winner, claiming a record VND199.5 billion (US$7.6 million) after tax. The prize, accumulated over 26 draws, saw the winner donate VND5 billion to charity.
Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has proposed enhanced financial cooperation with Luxembourg, seeking expertise in institutional development, fund management, and green finance. This initiative aims to bolster Vietnam's international financial center ambitions and attract global investment.
Vietnam aims to enhance economic growth and competitiveness in supply chains through promoting the digital economy, transitioning to clean energy, and attracting international investment. Particularly, increasing exports and imports and strengthening collaboration between multinational and domestic firms are key challenges.
Nam A Bank of Vietnam has been recognized among the top 10 largest listed banks in Southeast Asia, highlighting the growth of the country's financial sector and its increasing regional prominence.
Vietnam's Permanent Representative to UNESCO lauded the organization's leadership in achieving quality education (SDG4), reaffirming its role in peace and inclusive development. Vietnam also consistently contributes to the global cultural agenda.
Vietnam is accelerating its push for cashless transactions, focusing on AI research and development, and transitioning to renewable energy. By combining its strengths as an electronics manufacturing hub with growing AI capabilities, the country aims to become a strategic link in the regional AI ecosystem. International cooperation is also intensifying.
Vietnam's Acting Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung met with Georgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maka Botchorishvili on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Both sides expressed a desire to strengthen bilateral ties and create new cooperation opportunities, agreeing on significant room for expansion in areas like education, culture, tourism, and logistics.
Vietnam is piloting a visa exemption policy for Chinese tour groups visiting Khanh Hoa province to boost tourism and economic ties. This initiative aims to enhance bilateral exchanges and capitalize on growing trade relations, with Vietnam seeking to expand cooperation in the tourism sector.
Following the implementation of mandatory conscription in Myanmar, reports reveal that the military is resorting to abductions and forced enlistment as young men evade service. In southern Karen State, residents are living under a de facto curfew, gripped by fear.
Amid global uncertainty, Vietnam's government is focusing on fostering supporting industries to enhance domestic manufacturing autonomy and deepen integration into supply chains. Overcoming technological bottlenecks and strengthening domestic linkages are pressing challenges.
Ho Chi Minh City's economy grew by 9.86% in the third quarter, attracting over $17.8 billion in FDI, surpassing its annual target. The city is now focusing on higher-value investments, improving infrastructure and the business environment, and strengthening global supply chain integration.
Vietnam's weather on October 13 will see sunny skies, particularly in the north, while the south is forecast to experience rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Heavy rain is still expected in some central regions. Caution is advised for strong winds and high waves at sea.
Vietnam is establishing a notable position in the economic growth race within the Southeast Asian region. Consistent growth rates and its strategic regional standing are key factors. The country's focus on economic development, despite complex relations with China, is particularly noteworthy.
Demand for new apartments in Hanoi plummeted in the third quarter, with absorption rates falling to 30%. Soaring prices and high interest rates are dampening the purchasing power of genuine buyers. The market is dominated by an oversupply of luxury units, while affordable options are scarce.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has recognized Vietnam as one of the nations making rapid progress in multidimensional poverty reduction, according to its 2026 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report. Targets for reducing poverty in ethnic minority and mountainous areas were highlighted.
Vietnam is accelerating the development of its cultural industry with a new strategy. Notably, the capital Hanoi is advancing projects integrating cultural heritage with cutting-edge technology and constructing a cultural industry center, aiming to enhance national brand value and contribute to economic growth.
Vietnamese businesses are focusing on technological prowess, high-value product development, and building internationally competitive brands to elevate their position in global value chains. This is part of the nation's growth strategy for a new era, with growing domestic momentum evidenced by numerous business leaders receiving accolades.
Vilay Lakhamfong, Standing Secretary of the Secretariat of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, will pay an official visit to Vietnam from October 14-16, at the invitation of Tran Cam Tu, Standing Secretary of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam. The visit aims to further deepen the traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs has issued flexible guidelines for the 2027 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, allowing businesses to choose from three distinct holiday patterns for their employees. This aims to enable workers to plan their holidays proactively and align with company operations.
Hanoi is planning to implement cashless payment systems at bus stations, parking lots, and paid vehicle storage areas. The initiative aims to promote electronic payments and data sharing, integrating with the city's centralized management system.
Scientists warn Vietnam could lose its winter by 2100, with major cities facing a significant increase in hot days. Projections indicate accelerated warming, particularly in urban cores of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, leading to longer heatwaves. This phenomenon is attributed to the combined effects of climate change and urbanization.
Nguyen Ngoc Thuy, former chairman and CEO of Egroup Education Group, has been indicted on charges of fraud and bribery involving over VND8.459 trillion ($327 million). The case, which has over 10,000 victims, will be tried by the Hanoi People's Court, with the alleged appropriated amount significantly increasing from initial indictments.
Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with China's NPC Standing Committee Chairman Zhao Leji in Beijing, welcoming the "positive, profound, and comprehensive" growth of bilateral ties. Both sides agreed to maintain high-level exchanges, strengthen the political foundation, and promote trade, investment, and technological cooperation.
Vietnam welcomed approximately 16 million foreign tourists from January to August this year, a 14.4% increase year-on-year. This marks a significant recovery for the nation, standing out against declines in some neighboring countries like Thailand and Singapore.
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Scam apps promising high earnings for watching videos are rapidly increasing in Vietnam. They lure users with initial bonuses, then impose unfair conditions or demand external app installations for withdrawals. Victims lose time and money, and face device security risks.
Vietnam is deepening cooperation with Australia in digital development, particularly in semiconductors, AI, and cybersecurity. The nation also prioritizes science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation as keys to national competitiveness, promoting international knowledge and technology sharing.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met with EU ambassadors, outlining economic growth strategies aimed at achieving high-income status by 2045. He emphasized science-technology, digitalization, and green transition as key areas, calling for deeper cooperation under the comprehensive strategic partnership.
The Saigon River pedestrian bridge under construction in Ho Chi Minh City is nearing completion, with the main structure set to be joined on October 21. The bridge is anticipated to become a new landmark, boosting tourism and providing a recreational space for residents.
A Vietnamese scientist based in Japan has achieved promising initial results in research on photosynthetic bacteria (PSB) for rice cultivation, showing potential for over a 20% yield increase in both Vietnam and Japan. This highlights the importance of advancing Vietnamese agricultural technology and knowledge/technology transfer by overseas Vietnamese (OVs).
The Vietnamese government has decided to broadcast the memorial and burial ceremony for fallen soldiers' remains nationwide via television. This initiative is part of the national effort to collect and identify the remains of martyrs, aiming to deepen national patriotism and respect for sacrifices. Lạng Sơn province, in particular, is intensifying its efforts in collecting remains.