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.

Vietnam's banks provide nearly half of the economy's financing, while life insurers hold billions of dollars with limited long-term investment options. Bridging that gap could help unlock capital for the country's next stage of development.

Following her marriage to her American husband, Tran Thi Hien Luong relocated to Pennsylvania with her young son, where the family resides on an historic estate 300 years old alongside Mill Creek.

Here are five well-known noodle shops in Ba Dinh Ward, Hanoi. Diners can choose from fish noodle soup, crab noodle soup, snail noodle soup or grilled pork with noodles, depending on their preferences.

At age 48, with two sons currently doctoral candidates abroad, Nguyen Thi Yen became a university freshman to fulfill a dream harbored for many years.

Vietnam's Communist Party is shifting from merely allowing members to engage in business to actively encouraging legitimate wealth creation, a change that could unlock economic potential while strengthening safeguards against abuse of power.

November brings vibrant flowers, scenic landscapes and seasonal delicacies across Vietnam, making it an ideal time to explore the country.

Xiaomi, vivo and Oppo are preparing to introduce their premium Pro Max smartphones to Vietnam between late October and November 2026, bringing advanced camera systems, powerful processors and large batteries to the high-end market.