A free trade agreement between Vietnam and the four EFTA countries is expected to boost investment, technology transfer and workforce training, creating new opportunities for higher-value industries and sustainable growth.

Stronger links between farmers, cooperatives and businesses, and trade promotion agencies are key to expanding overseas markets, increasing export value and supporting Vietnam’s double-digit growth target.

Vietnam should draw on European expertise to develop its quantum technology sector, focusing on skilled workers, research infrastructure, industrial applications and international partnerships, a Vietnamese expert has said.

Vietnamese leader To Lam and Denmark’s King Frederik X pledged closer ties at a state banquet in Copenhagen, marking 55 years of diplomatic relations and highlighting new opportunities for cooperation.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Vietnam are reaching new highs, both in registered and disbursed capital, expanding production capacity and providing fresh momentum for economic growth.

Remittances to Ho Chi Minh City reached more than 2.83 billion USD in the third quarter of 2026, up 39.5% from the previous quarter and 3.6% year-on-year.

Vietnam–EU economic ties are gaining momentum, with bilateral trade growing strongly since the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) took effect.

Commercial banks currently provide nearly half of total credit supply for the national economy, while life insurance capital lacks long-term investment channels.

In Thanh Hoa, a considerable number of communes are facing mounting workloads coupled with a seriously thin workforce, with some newly established units lacking dedicated personnel altogether.

Quang Ninh recorded Vietnam's fastest economic growth in the first nine months of 2026, with GRDP rising 12.54%. The city's Party chief credits infrastructure investment, high-tech manufacturing, tourism and business reforms for the performance.

Saying no to chemical herbicides, former village head Trang A Cao and the Mong ethnic community in the highland area of Hua Tat have formulated herbal micro-organic solutions from galangal and pseudo-ginseng to protect their organic eco-orchards.

Loc Anh Duc (Huu Nghi T78 School) has outperformed students from many of Hanoi's top high schools to become the top scorer in the city's 2026 Informatics competition for excellent students, achieving a perfect score of 20 out of 20.

During a meticulously organized wedding ceremony, a mother-in-law's heartfelt words to her remarrying daughter-in-law brought attendees to tears.

Vietnam's economy gained momentum in the first nine months of 2026, led by Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. But meeting ambitious year-end growth targets will require more investment, faster project execution and relief from rising business costs.

Vietnam could be without several key forwards during November's international break, but head coach Kim Sang Sik faces a more pressing challenge: improving his team's attacking efficiency and finding ways to break down organized defenses.

Vietnamese Women's Day falls on Tuesday, October 20, in 2026. From sunset river rides and balcony cafes to cultural museums and mangrove forests, Ho Chi Minh City offers plenty of ways to celebrate with loved ones, even on a busy weekday.

As advertising costs rise and online marketing becomes increasingly saturated, Vietnamese businesses are turning employees and loyal customers into sales advocates to boost revenue and reduce reliance on livestream influencers.

Smart Banking 2026, scheduled for October 22 in Hanoi, will spotlight artificial intelligence, secure digital payments, financial fraud prevention and cyber resilience as Vietnam's banking industry accelerates its digital transformation.

The State Bank of Vietnam has ordered banks to cut deposit rates by at least 0.5 percentage points for terms of six months or longer, while warning against aggressive rate competition that could threaten financial and monetary stability.

Royal Danish Air Force fighter jets escorted the aircraft carrying General Secretary and President To Lam, his wife and a high-level delegation as they arrived in Copenhagen on October 19 for a state visit marking 55 years of diplomatic relations.

A new tourist train linking Hanoi with Vietnam's famous tea-growing province of Thai Nguyen offers passengers traditional music, tea tastings and cultural performances for just $7.60 round trip, ahead of the 2026 International Tea Festival.

For nearly a century, the ruins of Hai Ly Church have stood against crashing waves on Vietnam's northern coast. Battered by storms and coastal erosion, the remains have become a striking reminder of environmental change and a lasting symbol of faith.

Super Typhoon Champi is moving northwest toward Taiwan (China), with winds reaching level 16 and gusts above level 17. Although unlikely to enter the East Sea, it could bring strong winds and waves up to five meters high.

Vietnam's U17 football team arrived in South Korea on October 19 for a 10-day training camp featuring three friendly matches as they step up preparations for the 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar.

Vietnam's central bank governor convened top commercial bank executives on October 19, requiring their personal attendance after ordering immediate cuts to deposit and lending rates to support economic growth and safeguard financial stability.