Hanoi is bringing its ancient heritage to life through 3D mapping, contemporary performances and nighttime tours, creating new cultural experiences and boosting its creative economy.

Vietnam's economy is growing rapidly, but domestic firms still account for a small share of exports. Behind the impressive GDP figures lies a deeper question: how much value can VN businesses retain, and can they grow and create better-paid jobs?

National Assembly (NA) President Tran Thanh Man met with Li Qiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Premier of the State Council of China in Beijing on October 12.

National Assembly (NA) President Tran Thanh Man held talks with Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, in Beijing on October 12.

Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang met with General Arkady Aleksandrovich Gostev, Director of Russia’s Federal Penitentiary Service, in Hanoi on October 12.

The 10th Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival is scheduled to take place in March 2027 as a national-level event, Chairman of the Dak Lak provincial People’s Committee Do Huu Huy has said.

The Saigon River pedestrian bridge in HCM City is scheduled to have its main arch joined on October 21, following successful factory load tests on its 3,400-tone arch structure and supporting frame ahead of transportation to the installation site.

Vietnamese tourists to Russia will be given a one-year visa exemption, reported the Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Moscow.

As investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure accelerates worldwide, Vietnam has an opportunity to become a specialised and well-connected technology hub.

Vietnam is seeking to strengthen links between foreign-invested enterprises and domestic suppliers to boost supporting industries and help local businesses move up the value chain.

The Government has approved a pilot visa exemption scheme for Chinese citizens travelling in groups to Khanh Hoa during the Vietnam–China Tourism Cooperation Year 2026–2027, according to a resolution signed on October 12.

Amid the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation, technology has become a key driver of business competitiveness. 

Vietnam’s strong economic transformation is opening up significant opportunities for cooperation with the European Union (EU) and its member states, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said on October 12.

From its inception, the Vietnam International Financial Centre in Da Nang (VIFC-DN) has been designed as a new-generation international financial centre, rather than one seeking to compete directly with major regional hubs in terms of market size.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung hosted Luxembourg Minister of Finance Gilles Roth in Hanoi on October 12, calling for stronger bilateral cooperation and support for the development of Vietnam’s International Financial Centre.

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra has called for people-centred activities for the inaugural Vietnam Culture Day in 2026, underscoring culture’s role in driving fast and sustainable national development.

Vietnam and Australia are stepping up cooperation in digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on practical projects, technology transfer, investment and workforce development.

President of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation visited the Museum of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on October 12.

From electric vehicles and steel to aviation and banking, Vietnam's eight US-dollar billionaires have helped build major private-sector businesses. Their next challenge is turning domestic success into global competitiveness.

Hanoi has broken ground on the 6.5 trillion VND (252 million USD) Ba Vi Safari Park, marking a major step towards developing a large-scale wildlife and nature tourism destination west of the capital.

In early October, the area beneath the Lung Cu National Flag Tower in Tuyen Quang enters its most beautiful flower season, drawing visitors eager to admire the scenery, explore local culture and experience the lives of ethnic minority communities.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has issued Circular No. 53/2026/TT-NHNN regulating the safety, risk management and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in the banking sector, requiring strict oversight as automation expands.

Nguyen Trung Chinh, chairman of Vietnam's CMC Technology Group, has received the 2026 Outstanding Vietnamese Entrepreneur award, recognising his contributions to the company's growth and its ambition to bring Vietnamese technology to global markets.

The greatest resource that can still be ‘awakened’ is the investment, business and creative potential of the private sector and more than 100 million Vietnamese people.

The separation of distribution from retail operations within regional Power Corporations would proceed gradually, aligned with specific development phases of the competitive retail power market, according to the Ministry of Finance.