Vietnam to host ASEAN meetings on sports this October

The 16th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Sports (SOMS 16), the 8th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Sports (AMMS 8) and related meetings will be held in Hanoi from October 13–17, announced at a press briefing on October 9.

Party chief visits DPRK kindergarten, attends WPK’s anniversary show

Party General Secretary To Lam and his entourage visited Kyongsang kindergarten and a classroom named after President Ho Chi Minh on October 9 (local time), as part of their ongoing state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Yen Tu Autumn Festival 2025 opens

The annual festival continues this legacy, showcasing the Yen Tu historical and scenic site to domestic and international visitors while strengthening tourism development and investment opportunities.

PM inspects flood response in Hanoi’s riverside areas overnight

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited Hanoi’s Trung Gia and Da Phuc communes on the night of October 9 to oversee flood response and recovery efforts after learning that many areas were heavily inundated as river levels rose.

VNPT restores 80% of infrastructure damaged by typhoons

To date, the communications network in the central region has been stable, while rescue efforts are underway to resume services in several northern localities like Lang Son, Thai Nguyen, and Cao Bang.

Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia triumph in Asian Cup qualifiers

Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines posted key wins in the third round of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, showcasing Southeast Asia’s rising football power.

Outstanding digital technology companies in 2025 honoured

As many as 169 businesses were honoured at the TOP 10 Vietnam Digital Technology Companies programme’s awarding ceremony held in Hanoi on October 9 evening.

Vietnam’s mountain retreat among Asia’s best resorts by Condé Nast Traveler

Located atop a hill overlooking the Muong Hoa Valley deep in the Hoang Lien National Park, Topas Ecolodge Resort is 45 minutes by car from downtown Sapa.

Gia Lai sends 62 medical staff to aid post-typhoon recovery in northern Vietnam

To urgently assist Thai Nguyen and Cao Bang provinces in recovering from the devastating aftermath of Typhoon No. 11, Gia Lai’s Department of Health has dispatched a special task force to provide both medical expertise and essential supplies.

Vietnam named in top 6 global hotspots for crypto fraud

Vietnam eyes innovation in crypto regulation as it faces mounting financial threats.

Typhoons Bualoi and Matmo leave 80 dead, cause massive destruction

Within just a short span, Vietnam was battered by two devastating storms - Typhoon Bualoi (Storm No. 10) and Typhoon Matmo (Storm No. 11) - leaving over 80 people dead or missing, damaging nearly 200,000 homes, and flooding 87,000 hectares of crops.

Vietnam Women’s Museum features powerful photo series on ethnic heritage

A photo exhibition at the Vietnam Women’s Museum showcases the colorful lives and radiant smiles of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups, as seen through the lens of 25 female photographers.

Second-home loan cap risks disrupting Vietnam’s housing market

A recent proposal to limit credit for buyers of second homes may sound bold, but it lacks legal standing and market logic, potentially doing more harm than good to Vietnam’s real estate and financial systems.

‘Safe’ farming still uncommon despite promotion of Vietgap standards

To ensure food safety, the most fundamental factor is a standardized production process in which VietGAP is considered the minimum requirement. However VietGAP-certified vegetables account for less than 1 percent of all vegetables.

80-cent Hanoi street food stuns US YouTuber with its flavor

With over 4 million subscribers, Karissa Dumbacher gives bánh đúc 9/10 after tasting the savory, sticky snack in a tucked-away alley.

Innovation in Vietnam: Momentum, hurdles, and the urgent leap forward

Vietnam’s youthful workforce and strategic location provide an edge, but weak R&D and slow reforms threaten progress.

Green standards redefine the playing field for Vietnamese enterprises

Businesses must go beyond compliance and adopt green strategies as a competitive edge to survive in the global supply chain.

Ho Chi Minh City powers economic growth with services and trade

The city posts 7.07% growth in the first nine months, fueled by booming services and strong public investment disbursement.

Vietnam’s northern provinces face worst floods in decades

Meteorologists confirm rainfall exceeded historic norms in 36 hours, leading to catastrophic flooding.

Vietnam to launch automated airport check-in with VNeID integration

Vietnam to implement biometric airport check-in via VNeID in December 2025.

Exhibition reveals Hanoi’s pride through 80 stunning photographs

Held at Van Mieu and Thang Long Citadel, the show blends emotion, history, and modernity.

Vietnam’s nuclear energy future shaped at VINANST-16

The 16th National Conference on Nuclear Science and Technology (VINANST-16) is not only a scientific forum but also a strategic step in preparing Vietnam for a new development phase in nuclear energy.

Authorities probe viral train street incident in Hanoi

A viral video showing a train knocking over tables at Hanoi's railway café street has raised renewed safety concerns as frightened tourists were seen screaming and fleeing the scene.

JICA: Building a future for Vietnam through heart-to-heart cooperation

On October 8 in Hanoi, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Vietnam held a mid-term press conference for the 2025 fiscal year.

Coach Kim surprises with Pendant as vice-captain for Asian Cup push

Vietnamese-French player Cao Pendant Quang Vinh has been named vice-captain of the national team ahead of the Asian Cup qualifier against Nepal, despite having only one international cap.