General Secretary and President To Lam met with Speaker of the Senate Vincent Blondel and President of the House of Representatives Peter De Roover on the afternoon of October 23 as part of his official visit to Belgium. 

Japanese Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is strengthening Vietnam’s manufacturing capacity and accelerating the green transition, as more Japanese companies expand production and adopt sustainable industrial solutions. 

In Thai Nguyen province, Red Dao women are working to preserve their centuries-old embroidery and weaving traditions, passing down intricate craftsmanship amid growing concerns over its survival.

Ho Chi Minh City launched a 24/7 hotline on October 22 to report child abuse, violence and illegal child labour, while also providing support for women experiencing violence or abuse.

Quang Trung University in Vietnam is preparing to install Quandela's MosaiQ photonic quantum computer, marking a milestone in technological cooperation between France and Vietnam and opening new opportunities for quantum research and education.

An ancient brick tomb dating to the third century AD was discovered during school construction in Ninh Binh Province. Its vaulted chambers and surviving burial objects offer clues to the region's history nearly 1,800 years ago.

Explorers have surveyed a giant sinkhole in Vietnam's Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, revealing a 120-meter-deep cavity with a floor stretching 250 meters, ancient trees and unusual geological formations.

HCMC plans to implement 87 projects worth VND142.34 trillion to address flooding at 50 locations by 2030. 

Digital technology can bring spectacular effects to the stage, but the heart of a performance still lies in the artist's talent and emotion. For Vietnam's theaters, the challenge is to embrace innovation without losing their artistic identity.

Vietnam's technology exchanges list 62,548 technologies for sale but only 750 buying requests, exposing a major gap between research and market demand and prompting calls for closer industry-academia cooperation.

Budget milk tea shops selling drinks for as little as VND7,000-9,000 (27-34 US cents) a cup are rapidly appearing along several streets in Hanoi, intensifying competition in the capital's beverage market.

Apple's first foldable iPhone is drawing scrutiny over heat buildup during video calls, gaming and camera use. While some reviewers report discomfort and performance drops, others say its cooling system performs reasonably well.

More than 73% of initial cyber intrusions exploit user behavior, legitimate accounts or phishing tactics, according to Microsoft's latest security report, which ranks Vietnam among the countries frequently affected by cyber threats.

Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik may need more players to show the same courage as Quang Hai, who withdrew from national team duty to prioritize his fitness, when selecting his squad for November's FIFA international window.

Vinh Hung's strategic location near the Red River makes it a priority for Hanoi's urban redevelopment, as traffic congestion, flooding and shortages of schools and green spaces worsen.

Authorities in Ninh Binh are inspecting foreign-language signs and advertisements in the popular Tam Coc tourist area after finding businesses using names and signage that may violate regulations.

From compact Samsung flagships to gaming-focused REDMAGIC devices, these five Android smartphones offer strong performance, useful features and opportunities to save money.

The Asian Football Confederation has decided against postponing or relocating the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, keeping Saudi Arabia as host. 

Two years after his 80-year-old father took him to a high school entrance exam, Nguyen Xuan Toan has won first prize and topped Hanoi's citywide English competition.

Vietnam is forecast to experience mostly sunny weather on October 24-25, with temperatures reaching 31-34°C. Typhoon Champi is not expected to hit the mainland, but strong winds and rough seas are forecast in the northeastern East Sea.

General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse met with Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde in Brussels on October 23 morning (local time) during their ongoing official visit to Belgium.

Belgian PM Bart De Wever hosted an official welcome ceremony for General Secretary and President To Lam at Egmont Palace in Brussels at October 23 noon (local time), as part of his official visit to Belgium.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk arrived in the central city of Da Nang on October 23 evening, beginning an official visit to Vietnam from October 24-26 at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Le Minh Hung.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam delivered a policy speech at Egmont – The Royal Institute for International Relations in Brussels on October 23 afternoon (local time).

Vietnamese Party General Secretary and President To Lam and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral friendship and cooperation.