Photo Hanoi’25 to gather artists, experts from 21 countries

Photo Hanoi’25, an international photography biennale, is set to take place in the capital throughout November, gathering over 170 visual artists, photographers, curators, and experts from 21 countries.

Apple prepares for iPhone design revolution from 2026 to 2028

Apple is set to launch foldable and bezel-less iPhones in a three-year innovation streak that redefines mobile design.

WHO donates 9,000 rabies vaccine doses to Vietnam’s high-risk provinces

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has donated 9,000 doses of human rabies vaccine to Vietnam's provinces of Phu Tho and Tuyen Quang to help save the lives of people bitten by rabid dogs and protect vulnerable communities.

Swiss tourists find warmth and food at Hue funeral

Exhausted after biking 50 kilometers from downtown Hue to their resort, a Swiss couple stopped in front of a house hosting a funeral - and were deeply touched when the host invited them in for a vegetarian meal.

VN community in Czech Republic raises over VND5 billion for storm victims

The Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic have raised over 5 billion VND (190,000 USD) to support people affected by recent storms.

New Zealand Navy’s largest support vessel visits Ho Chi Minh City

The Royal New Zealand Navy’s largest support ship, HMNZS Aotearoa, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Robert Welford, docked at Nha Rong–Khanh Hoi International Port on the morning of October 23, beginning a five-day friendly visit to Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam, Bulgaria establish Strategic Partnership

Vietnam and Bulgaria have officially elevate their relations to a Strategic Partnership, ushering in a new era of cooperation between the two nations.

NA Chairman demands stronger supervision of bankruptcy procedures

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man suggested that the revised Bankruptcy Law should strengthen oversight mechanisms in bankruptcy procedures to prevent potential abuses, drawing on international best practices in this area.

Vietnam attaches special importance to relations with Bulgaria: Party chief

General Secretary To Lam held talks with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev at the Presidential Palace in Sofia on October 23, in which he affirmed that Vietnam attaches great importance to relations with Bulgaria.

Vietnam treasures relations with South Africa: State President

The two sides agreed to promote trade and investment as a motivation and crucial measure to achieve qualitative improvements in economic ties, matching market size and demand while ensuring mutual benefits.

Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son receives US Ambassador E. Knapper

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son hosted a reception for US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper in Hanoi on October 23.

Prime Minister meets with visiting South African President

The leaders agreed to actively negotiate and soon sign more important cooperation documents to facilitate stronger trade turnover and investment cooperation between the two countries.

Top Vietnamese, Bulgarian leaders attend business forum in Sofia

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam attended a Vietnam - Bulgaria Business Forum on October 23 afternoon (local time) in Sofia as part of his going official visit to the European country.

Nobel laureates and Vietnam’s Resolution 71: A shared vision for innovation

The 2025 Nobel Prize and Vietnam’s newest policy shift both highlight the power of free thought in economic and academic progress.

Prime Minister urges faster railway development and tech transfer

On the morning of October 23, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the fourth meeting of the Steering Committee for National Key Railway Projects. The meeting was connected online to 18 provinces and cities where railway projects are underway.

Top graduate earns PhD before 25, sets record in Vietnam

Graduating early and at the top of her class from the National Economics University, Tran Thuy Linh entered a doctoral program before turning 21. Just over three years later, she has now earned her PhD.

Chen Zhi’s crime empire ran scam floors targeting Vietnamese victims

According to an indictment from the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York, a transnational criminal empire in Cambodia led by Chen Zhi deliberately targeted Vietnamese citizens with sophisticated fraud schemes.

Southeast Asia’s World Cup dreams unravel amid coaching chaos

Southeast Asian football, once brimming with ambition for the 2026 World Cup, is now in disarray as Indonesia and Thailand part ways with their head coaches, and Malaysia faces FIFA sanctions.

Vietnam urged to build strategic, long-term venture capital vision

Experts warn Vietnam against expecting quick returns from public venture capital funds.

CMC Telecom wins 8 international cybersecurity awards in 2025

Vietnam’s CMC Telecom swept eight major categories at the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards 2025, marking a global breakthrough in cybersecurity innovation.

Hanoi police seize 60 tons of infected pork destined for human consumption

More than 700 pigs infected with African swine fever, weighing around 60 tons in total, were intercepted before reaching the market by Hanoi police, who have destroyed the diseased animals to protect public health.

Lawmakers propose revenue sharing for social media using news content

National Assembly members push for platforms to share profits with media when distributing journalistic content.

Madam Ngo Phuong Ly gifts Vietnamese books to students in Finland

The General Secretary’s spouse visited a long-running Vietnamese class and donated a “Vietnamese bookshelf” to support language learning.

Vietnam urged to act as East Asia flu season starts early

Flu season has arrived early and aggressively in East Asia, prompting urgent health measures and vaccination campaigns.

Lawmakers consider housing incentives to encourage childbirth

The Ministry of Health has proposed that women who give birth to two children, or men raising two biological children without a spouse, be given priority to buy or rent social housing.