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.

Vietnam will reorganize university majors from 2027, merging many specialized disciplines into broader categories, including languages, literature, performing arts and natural sciences.

Skilled in wood carving, building traditional Guol houses and mastering traditional musical instruments, Co Tu village elder A Lang Doi in Da Nang has dedicated decades to sharing Co Tu’s heritage with tourists.

Liechtenstein Prime Minister Brigitte Haas took a leisurely walk around Hanoi's iconic Hoan Kiem Lake and treated her delegation to the capital's famous Trang Tien ice cream on October 18, during her official visit to Vietnam.

Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam, accompanied by his wife, departed Hanoi on October 19 for a six-day visit to Denmark, the European Union and Belgium, aimed at strengthening political ties and expanding cooperation.

Buried by centuries of upheaval, the Tran Dynasty's ancestral temple in Quang Ninh is gradually revealing its past through archaeological discoveries, while traditional rituals keep the royal family's heritage alive.

Dam Phuong Chi, a Business Chinese major, has graduated with honors from Foreign Trade University (FTU) with a GPA of 3.7/4.0. During her four years at university, she won four Chinese-language competitions.

Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik may leave Dinh Bac out of the upcoming national team squad to reduce injury risks and protect the key forward ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup.

Vietnam's Ministry of Construction is coordinating with relevant authorities to install traffic signs, issue guidance and announce expressways selected for a pilot program enforcing speed limits and safe following distances.

Vietnam U23 will face archrivals Thailand in the opening match of the 2026 Gia Lai VTV Cup, an international friendly tournament offering a US$100,000 prize to the champions.

Vietnam's Ministry of Construction has announced 29 priority expressway projects seeking public-private partnership (PPP) investment during 2026-2030, with preliminary capital requirements totaling nearly VND923 trillion (US$35 billion).

Parking fees in Hanoi have risen sharply since October 15, adding to the cost of car ownership. Some drivers report spending more than VND 500,000 (US$19) a day on parking alone.

Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training has instructed universities, academies and teacher-training colleges to expand foreign-language instruction across courses and degree programs currently taught in Vietnamese.

A major resource remains untapped as over 1.4 million Vietnamese youth are currently not in employment, education or training.

Apple says pre-order demand for its first foldable iPhone Duo has far exceeded expectations, pushing estimated delivery dates into late January 2027.

Having learned to make bamboo baskets at the age of 13-14, 56-year-old Huynh Thi Tam has spent years searching for someone to carry on the traditional craft as she watches it fade away and younger generations turn their backs on it.

Lien's herbal chicken noodle shop on Hang Bo Street in Hanoi has been a favorite late-night dining spot for 34 years. 

For two people who have both experienced failed marriages, the past matters less than being in tune with each other and building a happy future together.

Samsung is reportedly planning to expand its Galaxy Z lineup to six models in 2027, potentially introducing the Galaxy Z TriFold 2 and a rollable-screen smartphone called the Galaxy Z Slide.

Known as the filming location for several mystery-themed productions, Sao Ha, a remote Hmong settlement in Van Chai Hamlet, Yen Minh Commune, Tuyen Quang Province, has become a popular tourist destination under the nickname "Hell Village."

After leaving traditional boatbuilding behind, a craftsman in Ha Tinh has built a thriving business constructing jackfruit-wood houses, with projects worth hundreds of millions to several billion dong.

Digital technology is creating new opportunities to preserve Vietnam's Buddhist heritage, but experts warn that virtual religious practices and commercialization could undermine the authenticity of Buddhist traditions.

Former Thanh Hoa provincial vice chairman Le Duc Giang and 10 co-defendants will stand trial in Hanoi on October 29 over alleged violations involving mineral exploitation permits and state asset losses.

HCM City has become the first locality in Vietnam to integrate metro and bus ticketing into the VNeID digital identification app, allowing residents to purchase electronic tickets and manage public transport journeys from October 15.

Hanoi has raised parking fees by up to twofold, with cars of up to nine seats now charged VND 50,000 (US$1.90) per hour on 12 streets in the city's central urban area.