Vietnam's national football team will regroup on November 9 for a three-team international friendly tournament against Chinese Taipei and Kyrgyzstan, as head coach Kim Sang Sik steps up preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

Set against Bang Mountain in Vietnam’s Ninh Binh province, Lac Khoai Pagoda preserves ancient stone inscriptions and traditional architecture, alongside memories of its role as a base for revolutionary activities.

Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik must do more than find new players to address his team's midfield weaknesses. The bigger challenge is building a tactical system that can balance creativity, control and defensive stability ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup.

The following is Part 2 of the interview with Hanoi Mayor Vu Dai Thang on third-quarter growth in 2026 and the challenges of mobilizing resources to fulfill special political tasks.

The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Political Bureau and Secretariat convened a nationwide conference in Hanoi on October 16 to study, disseminate and implement the resolutions from 14th CPV Central Committee’s fourth plenum.

In a quiet mountain village in central Vietnam, the rhythmic clatter of wooden looms tells a story of cultural survival, as ethnic Thai families bring their weaving heritage into community tourism.

Hanoi has signed turnkey contracts for five metro lines totaling 253.5km, with plans to introduce fully automated, driverless trains as part of a major expansion of the capital's urban rail network by 2030.

Vietnam's Cinema Department has issued an urgent notice warning filmmakers against submitting films to international festivals before obtaining the required domestic classification or broadcasting approval.

Vietnam's U17 football team is preparing for its first FIFA U17 World Cup appearance, with coach Cristiano Roland focusing on fitness, tactics and mental resilience as his players aim to make their mark on the global stage.

Vietnam has reduced its public education institutions by 50.6%, or 18,975, after all 34 provinces and cities completed restructuring plans. More than 28,000 education administrators have been reassigned to teaching positions.

China’s purchases of Vietnamese wood and wood products rose 40.4% in the first nine months of 2026, helping offset weaker US demand as manufacturers face pressure to move beyond contract production.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai’s profits have rebounded as it expands into coffee, but heavy debt and funding needs will test whether chairman Doan Nguyen Duc can build a more resilient agricultural business.

Vietnam has approved a nationwide digital learning system that will give students and teachers free access to standardized educational resources, with priority support for disadvantaged and remote communities.

A proposal to place Vietnam’s major state-owned energy groups under the Ministry of Industry and Trade awaits Politburo guidance following submission of a restructuring plan for electricity utility EVN.

A Japanese noodle shop that limits sales to 100 bowls a day offers a lesson in quality and trust, as Vietnam seeks to build stronger corporate cultures that can help its businesses grow sustainably and compete globally.

After missing out on a hot-air balloon ride in Cappadocia because of bad weather, Nguyen Bich Ngoc from Hanoi decided to return to Turkey alone, rent a car and drive nearly 2,000km to finally experience the ride.

Diversifying products can help Vietnam’s stock market better meet investment needs and risk management requirements.

El Nino is forecast to remain exceptionally strong into early 2027, bringing unusually high winter temperatures to Vietnam while raising the risk of drought and saltwater intrusion in the country's southern regions.

With layered terracotta roofs, Gothic Revival arches and a tower rising 53 meters, the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help offers a different perspective on the architecture of Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital.

Ten outstanding Vietnamese women were honoured for their contributions to agrifood systems and rural development at a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on October 15.

The Republic of Korea (RoK) is now Vietnam’s largest foreign investor, while ranking as Vietnam’s third-largest trade partner, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngo Le Van.

General Secretary and President To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation will make a state visit to Denmark and official visits to the European Union (EU) and Belgium from October 19 - 24.

Vietnam Days in France 2026 will take place from October 24 to 30 to mark the 50th anniversary of VN–UNESCO relations, with the Vietnamese Theatre Week as the highlight, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs's Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said on October 15.

Vietnam welcomes Russia’s decision to waive visa requirements for Vietnamese ordinary passport holders from October 15, 2026, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said at the ministry’s regular press briefing on October 15.

Vietnam welcomes the US’s objective assessment of its positive results in combating human trafficking in recent years, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on October 15.