The Politburo and Secretariat have called for improving the political system and two-tier local government model, per Conclusion No. 202-KL/TW signed by Politburo member Tran Cam Tu on October 31.

The heads of APEC delegations congratulated Vietnam on being entrusted to host APEC for the third time in 2027 and affirmed that they would actively support and closely coordinate with Vietnam to ensure the successful organisation of APEC 2027.

On October 31, Politburo member Tran Cam Tu signed Conclusion No. 201-KL/TW on organising Party congresses for 2025–2030 and key upcoming tasks.

Ho Chi Minh City has been named a new member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for film, becoming Vietnam’s first - and Southeast Asia’s only - representative in this category.

President Luong Cuong had a meeting with General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on October 31 on the sidelines of the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting.

The first-ever Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2025, slated for November 1–16 with over 30 diverse activities across various fields and locations, is expected to become a cultural and tourism highlight for the capital in autumn.

In today’s entertainment scene, modern art forms are dominating young audiences. Meanwhile, traditional performing arts like Cheo (Vietnamese traditional operetta) are fading from the spotlight.

A conference discussing the building of an international financial centre (IFC) in Vietnam was held under the chair of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 1.

Banks across the country have issued warnings about scams in which criminals impersonate bank employees to steal customers’ card information.

Under a draft land-price framework proposed by Hanoi from 2026, several streets in the former Hoan Kiem district, the central area of the city, are expected to reach a record rate of more than VND702 million per sqm.

To be together and build a small happy home, a couple with a 17-year age gap went through intense months of struggle.

At age 84, Venerable Chau Ty continues teaching the sacred art of palm-leaf scripture carving, safeguarding Khmer Buddhist heritage in modern Vietnam.

Around Hanoi’s St. Joseph’s Cathedral lies a food heaven that captures the hearts of locals and tourists alike.

Reviving household spending is key to unlocking sustainable economic acceleration.

Hanoi faces a deepening dilemma: it wants to both raise revenue from land and reduce housing prices. But these two goals cancel each other out.

The Government is implementing a range of concerted measures to control the gold market, stabilise public sentiment, and address difficulties in the real estate market, according to Deputy PM Le Thanh Long.

Floodwaters have receded in Hoi An, revealing a devastated ancient town buried in trash and sludge after record-breaking rainfall.

The Ministry of Science and Technology to roll out four strategic technology products on Oct 31 as part of Resolution 57, supporting innovation, digital sovereignty, and cybersecurity development.

With GDP growth surpassing 8% in the third quarter and optimistic projections from HSBC (7.9%) and Standard Chartered (7.5%), the full-year target of 8.5%, previously deemed “ambitious”, now appears increasingly achievable.

The Central Relief Committee under the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee has allocated three rounds of aid totalling 428 billion VND (16.2 million USD) to support 17 provinces and cities in addressing the consequences of storms and floods.

Vietnam will steadfastly support Cuba in protecting its independence, sovereignty, self-determination, and development rights, said Minister Counsellor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen, Chargé d’Affaires at the Vietnamese Delegation to the UN.

HCM City holds advantages in attracting the business community and foreign investors; however, it needs to continue administrative reforms and improve policy implementation to mobilise high-quality and sustainable capital for its development goals.

Vietnamese officials put forward several directions to foster innovation and shared prosperity at the 36th APEC Ministerial Meeting held on October 30 within the framework of the APEC Economic Leaders' Week in Gyeongju, the Republic of Korea.

Party General Secretary To Lam's spouse Ngo Phuong Ly has visited Evelina London Children’s Hospital, one of the most advanced and prestigious pediatric medical institutions in the United Kingdom.

Vietnam pledges to ensure stability, safety, and opportunities for sustainable success for businesses, State President Luong Cuong stated at the APEC CEO Summit Korea 2025 in Gyeongju, the Republic of Korea (RoK), on October 30.