General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, accompanied by his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, visited the Royal Library of Belgium in Brussels on October 24. 

VN's proposed revisions to the Law on Environmental Protection must simplify administrative procedures without weakening environmental safeguards or accountability, NA Chair Tran Thanh Man said during parliamentary discussions in Hanoi on October 24. 

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam departed Brussels at noon on October 24 (local time), concluding his official visits to the European Union (EU) and Belgium. 

Delegations from Vietnam's Tay Ninh and Thanh Hoa provinces visited Bulgaria from October 20 to 22 to promote investment opportunities and strengthen bilateral business cooperation.

Tan Cang - Cai Mep International Terminal (TCIT), a unit of Saigon Newport Corp., welcomed Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp.’s container ship YM Wayfinder on its first-ever call at the terminal on October 23.

Healthcare facilities across Vietnam are expanding infrastructure, strengthening specialised medical capabilities and adopting advanced technologies to improve the quality of services and give people greater access to modern healthcare.

The 2026 Vietnam-China International Trade Fair opened in Tuyen Quang Province on October 24 as part of Vietnam's national trade promotion programme.

VN's semiconductor industry is attracting growing foreign investment and expanding exports, but experts say stronger domestic supply chains, advanced manufacturing capabilities and skilled workers are essential to moving up the global value chain.

Vietnam is urging Brazilian businesses to support trade agreement negotiations with Mercosur, aiming to expand market access, boost seafood exports and strengthen investment ties with Latin America's major trading bloc.

Hai Phong is improving foreign worker management and housing as industrial expansion drives international labour mobility, with nearly 19,700 foreign employees and more than $3.6 billion in FDI attracted in the first nine months of 2026.

The central city of Da Nang is ramping up efforts to attract foreign direct investment, leveraging its upgraded infrastructure and welcoming business environment to boost industrial growth and establish a new economic driver.

The central city of Hue is accelerating the restoration of major heritage sites dating back to the Nguyen dynasty (1802–1945), with several projects expected to finish ahead of schedule.

Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung said President To Lam's visits to Denmark, the EU and Belgium had strengthened bilateral ties and created new opportunities for cooperation supporting Vietnam's sustainable development.

Nearly 1,000 Buddhist monks, nuns, devotees and Japanese visitors gathered at Vietnam's Tam Chuc tourism complex on October 24-25 for a cultural exchange festival celebrating Buddhist traditions and cross-border connections.

National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man has stressed three principles for projects serving the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting 2027: no delays, no compromise on quality, and no violations.

Vietnamese leader To Lam's October 21-24 visits to the EU and Belgium strengthened political trust and opened new opportunities for cooperation in trade, investment, technology, green transition and logistics.

Vietnam's adoption of artificial intelligence in schools must protect teachers' autonomy, strengthen leadership and ensure equal access to education, an expert said at a regional teachers' convention in Singapore.

Apple's rumored 20th-anniversary iPhone could influence Android smartphone design long before its debut. 

To achieve GDP growth of at least 10% in 2026, Vietnam must accelerate public investment, remove obstacles facing private projects and stimulate consumer spending without compromising macroeconomic stability, experts say.

After a violent storm destroyed their traditional communal house, members of the To Dra ethnic community in central Vietnam pooled their money and labor to bring it back to life, preserving a gathering place at the heart of village traditions.

Hanoi is considering absorbing more than 4,000 hectares from neighboring Phu Tho province, a move experts say could strengthen conservation of Ba Vi National Park while opening new opportunities for tourism and regional development.

Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training has released its 2027 university and college admissions timetable, with applications opening on July 1 and first-round admission results expected in August.

Vietnam head coach Kim Sang-sik could welcome several experienced players back for November's FIFA international window, with in-form strikers pushing for a recall. But earning a place at the 2027 AFC Asian Cup will be a much tougher challenge.

Vietnam's government has proposed a 2027 state budget with revenue of nearly $128.2 billion and spending of $156.7 billion, sharply increasing the share allocated to development investment as it targets economic growth of at least 10%.

Samsung is preparing to unveil a new luxury foldable smartphone in China on October 29. The rumored W27 is expected to combine the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra's high-end hardware with an exclusive blue and gold finish.