General Secretary and President To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived in Brussels on the afternoon of October 21 (local time), beginning official visits to the European Union (EU) and Belgium.

Shrimp exports, the fisheries industry’s largest foreign currency earner, generated 3.7 billion USD in the first nine months of 2026, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

The Colon Free Zone is a destination Vietnamese businesses could consider as a base for expanding exports to Latin America and the Caribbean, said Phan Thi Nga, first secretary at the Vietnam Trade Office in Mexico, which also covers Panama.

Nguyen Thi Ngoc Thuy continued to make her mark at the 5th Asian Para Games by claiming a bronze medal in the women's discus throw F54 event with a result of 14.65 metres.

Da Nang is considering more than 2,050 hectares of land reclamation for urban development under its master plan through 2050, with the proposed coastal areas expected to accommodate around 400,000 residents.

A private driver in Hanoi has been charged with stealing 31 designer handbags and other luxury items from his employer in 26 separate incidents, with the stolen property valued at more than $320,000.

Police in Vietnam's Thanh Hoa province have dismantled an alleged transnational online fraud operation led by a Chinese national, detaining 118 people of multiple nationalities. Authorities have launched criminal proceedings against 84 suspects.

Some 570 million Novaland shares changed hands in a month as the developer seeks VND8 trillion in fresh capital to ease mounting debt pressure and persistent cash flow problems.

A 12-year-old boy in southern Vietnam has tested positive for meningococcal bacteria, bringing the number of reported cases in Ho Chi Minh City to five. His condition has improved following intensive antibiotic treatment.

Vietnam's November FIFA international window offers coach Kim Sang Sik a chance to prepare for the 2027 Asian Cup, but focusing solely on victories could mean missing a crucial opportunity to improve the team.

A surge in Vingroup-linked stocks lifted Vietnam's VN-Index by 46.7 points to 1,738.67 on October 21, adding $2.3 billion to billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong's fortune and bringing his estimated net worth to $34.8 billion.

The Vietnam Football Federation's 2026-2030 congress is expected to see competitive elections, with three candidates nominated for president and several others seeking vice-presidential positions.

Swimmer Do Thanh Hai claimed Vietnam's first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan, leading a one-two finish alongside compatriot Le Tien Dat in the men's 100m breaststroke SB5 event.

An ancient persimmon tree in Phu Tho province produces three distinct fruit shapes, preserving centuries of memories and traditions among the local Muong community.

A series of major cybersecurity incidents, from critical PHP and Node.js vulnerabilities to malware infiltrating LiteLLM, has intensified pressure on security teams worldwide.

Super Typhoon Champi is generating powerful winds and waves up to six meters high in the northeastern East Sea, despite forecasts that it will not enter the region.

A Vietnamese lawmaker has proposed raising the minimum age for buying and using tobacco from 18 to 21, citing high smoking initiation rates among young adults.

Nathan Chen Guangyu, a 17-year-old Chinese AI prodigy, is reportedly set to join Discovery Loop, a US artificial intelligence startup co-founded by renowned Vietnamese AI researcher Le Viet Quoc.

More than half of National Economics University's nearly 8,000 graduates in 2026 received the highest academic classification, raising questions about whether university grading standards are becoming too lenient.

The wedding of a Hanoi-born bride and her Irish groom proved particularly memorable as 65 relatives and friends traveled from abroad to attend and experience a traditional Vietnamese celebration.

Health insurance cards serve as a critical financial cushion when policyholders face illness.

Once harboring ambitions to study in the UK or the US, Khoa Vu changed his perspective after accompanying his elder sister to Tsinghua University.

Truong Thanh Xuan, Vietnam's only female contestant at the 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad, has won a scholarship covering full tuition and providing VND15 million (US$570) per month.

Samsung fans are hoping the Galaxy S27 Ultra will finally deliver major improvements in battery life, charging speeds and camera hardware, addressing limitations that have persisted across several Galaxy S generations.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised its growth forecasts, while the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has noted improvements in production capacity and productivity, creating greater room for Vietnam’s economy to develop.