Vietnam welcomes nearly 17.2 million foreign tourists in Jan-Oct

Foreign arrivals in Vietnam neared 17.2 million during January-October, up 21.5% year-on-year, signaling momentum heading into year-end peak season, the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism reported on November 6.

Vietnam commits all possible support for semiconductor investors: PM

Vietnam will ensure macroeconomic stability and a supportive regulatory environment, pledging all possible support for investors to thrive, PM Pham Minh Chinh assured a delegation from the Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International.

Liquidity hits nearly five-month low as market declines

The Vietnamese stock market experienced a widespread decline on November 6, marked by weak demand and cautious investor sentiment.

Vietnam wins Miss Earth Water in Miss Earth 2025

Vietnamese representative Trinh My Anh was crowned Miss Earth Water at the Miss Earth 2025 pageant, held on November 5 at The Cove, Okada Manila, in the Philippines. ​

Vietnam attends Second World Summit on Social Development in Qatar

A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang attended the Second World Summit for Social Development 2025 that was held in Doha, Qatar, from November 4-6.

Exports hit new records following strong momentum

Vietnamese enterprises have set records across multiple areas, demonstrating strong export momentum that not only expands trade but also reinforces Vietnam’s position in global supply chains.

NA deputies debate qualifications for company directors in draft insurance law

National Assembly Deputy Do Duc Hong Ha believes that taking only one course in insurance is not enough for company directors to learn how to manage risk when running a business in the complex finance field.

Vietnam to attract venture capital for strategic technology projects

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) says this is the first time Vietnam has a legal framework for venture capital funds, creating breakthrough mechanisms to mobilize private capital into high-risk but high-potential R&D projects.

Businesses struggle as online applications are left pending for weeks

Under current regulations, state management agencies must give answers to people’s and enterprises’ applications within five working days.

CMC secures US$51.5mil. bond for flagship CCS Hanoi data center

CMC Technology Group has successfully raised VND1,250 billion (US$ 51.5 million) through the issuance of 10-year bonds to finance the development of its flagship digital infrastructure complex, CMC Creative Space Hanoi (CCS Hanoi).

Kalmaegi nears landfall with gusts up to level 16, 3 provinces at highest risk

Typhoon Kalmaegi heads inland tonight, with eastern Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, and Dak Lak facing the most severe impact.

Vietnam drafts plan to expand elderly healthcare and train workforce

Vietnam officially entered an aging population phase in 2011. Although warnings about the growing need for elderly healthcare and treatment have been voiced for years, the sector continues to face serious challenges.

Livestream sellers must verify identity, false product information to be banned

The draft law on e-commerce stipulates that operators of e-commerce platforms engaged in livestream sales must verify the identity of livestream hosts in accordance with laws on electronic identification and authentication.

Electricity access becomes new benchmark for development in remote villages

According to Decree 272/2025/ND-CP, in 2026-2030, the hardship status of ethnic minority villages will be “measured” by the rate of households with electricity purchase contracts.

Universities proposing to grant professorships: how to prevent title inflation?

Representatives from several universities support allowing accredited universities to self-assess and confer the titles of professor and associate professor based on national standards.

Kalmaegi intensifies to level 15, threatens central Vietnam with fierce winds

As of 9 a.m. on November 6, Typhoon Kalmaegi was located about 290 km off the coast of Quy Nhon (Gia Lai) and had strengthened to level 15, with gusts exceeding level 17.

VN, Cambodia to hold second border defence friendship exchange this November

The second Vietnam – Cambodia Border Defence Friendship Exchange is scheduled to take place in Vietnam’s Tay Ninh province and Cambodia’s Svay Rieng province from November 12 to 14.

Long-haul international flights to shift to Long Thanh Airport

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has announced plans to gradually transfer international flight operations from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Long Thanh International Airport.

Vietnamese businesses need upgrade to harness full EVFTA potential

Since the EU – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) came into force in August 2020, it has emerged as one of the most effectively implemented trade pacts, significantly expanding the scale of bilateral trade between the two sides.

Party leader calls for consensus on development vision

Party General Secretary To Lam expressed his hope that the 14th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee will build strong consensus on the development vision and strategic directions to be presented at the 14th National Party Congress.

Capital market enables Vietnam to meet double-digit growth targets

As Vietnam’s credit-driven growth approaches its limit, experts say the country must pivot towards developing its capital markets, including stocks and bonds, to sustain double-digit economic expansion in the coming years.

Russia awards Order of Friendship to Vietnamese businesswoman

Thai Huong, Chairwoman of the Strategy Council of the Vietnamese dairy giant TH Group, has freshly been conferred the Order of Friendship by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Vietnam promotes tourism in US, eyes to expand business connections

The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) organised the Vietnam Tourism Roadshow in Washington D.C. on November 4 evening (local time).

Agro-forestry-aquatic exports rise nearly 13% in 10 months

Asia remained Vietnam’s largest export market, accounting for 44.7% of the total turnover, followed by the Americas with 22.7% and Europe with 13.8%. Africa and Oceania represented 3% and 1.4%, respectively.

Sa Pa gears up to attract visitors during year-end festive season

With its Winter Festival brand firmly established, Sa Pa is emerging as a leading destination for the year-end festive season, offering a vibrant line-up of cultural, artistic, and tourism activities.