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. 

Vietnam's Ministry of Health says proposed changes to organ donation laws would not permit the removal of healthy organs from living children, as public consultation involving minors sparks concern among parents.

In Thanh Hoa Province, century-old stilt houses, terraced rice fields and traditional Thai culture are helping villagers turn their heritage into tourism experiences, creating new livelihoods and boosting local incomes.

Vietnam's Quynh Anh and fellow Southeast Asian beauty queens have spoken out after a licensing dispute ruled them out of Miss Universe 2026 in Puerto Rico, despite months of preparation and earlier assurances that they would compete.

From beauty queens and actors to loyal Apple customers, Vietnamese buyers rushed to collect the new iPhone Duo on October 23, saying the opportunity to experience Apple's first foldable smartphone mattered more than its premium price.

A wooden shipwreck believed to date from the 14th to 16th centuries is expected to undergo emergency excavation in 2027 off Hoi An, central Vietnam, after years of shifting tides and coastal erosion repeatedly exposed and buried its remains.

BIGBANG's upcoming concerts at My Dinh National Stadium have sparked a surge in travel demand, pushing up airfares and hotel rates as fans scramble for tickets and accommodation.

Police in Vietnam's Khanh Hoa Province found nine Chinese nationals testing positive for drugs during raids on four villas in Nha Trang, uncovering suspected online gambling and illegal high-interest lending activities.

Four properties linked to Truong My Lan, including a villa valued at over VND202.5 billion, failed to attract bidders at an auction in Ho Chi Minh City on October 23.

Nguyen Ngoc Tra My, a 1.77-meter-tall bilingual MC and media company executive, beat 21 contestants to win Miss Charm Vietnam 2026, earning the opportunity to represent Vietnam internationally.

Ninh Binh FC dominated the LPBank V-League 2026/27 September awards, winning three of four honors after an unbeaten start under coach Chu Dinh Nghiem.

A genuine reduction in interest rates lies not in the number of banks adjusting their posted rates, but in a real decrease in the cost of funds, easier access for borrowers, and the continued safety of the banking system.

Severe iPhone Duo shortages have frustrated buyers, but long delivery delays could also boost demand and reinforce the foldable phone's appeal.

Vietnam is expected to replace its Specialist Level I and Level II doctor training programs with a new system of specialist and advanced specialist training. 

Vietnam's government has proposed a 0.2% tax on abandoned, unused and delayed-use land, without applying land-area thresholds, but lawmakers have raised concerns over overlapping taxes and legal inconsistencies.

Behind the statement "I hate my parents," the underlying message is often not open defiance but an unfulfilled desire to be heard, according to clinical psychologist Hoang Quoc Lan.

Over 80 days, Pham Quang Minh drove his automobile from HCMC to Paris, traversing 25,000 kilometers across more than 20 countries while navigating challenging road conditions.

Early reviews of Apple's foldable iPhone Duo reveal previously unannounced features, including smarter photography, redesigned controls, video-call lighting and Apple Pencil support.

Under the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation, Vietnam aims to raise research and development (R&D) spending to 2% of GDP by 2030.

The Vietnamese Embassy in the US has stepped up cooperation with US partners in addressing post-war consequences, focusing on mobilising support and resources for Vietnam’s 500-day campaign.

K-pop star G-Dragon reportedly stayed at two five-star hotels during his 2025 visits to Hanoi, where luxury suites can cost more than VND150 million ($6,000) per night.

The National Assembly (NA) will hear proposals and verification reports on several draft laws and a report on the implementation of a special mechanism to address legal obstacles during the ongoing second session of the 16th NA on October 23.

Vietnam is stepping up efforts to develop shopping tourism, diversify visitor experiences and increase spending through modern retail models, a stronger night-time economy and better distribution networks.

PM Le Minh Hung has ordered ministries, localities and relevant agencies to urgently implement measures to ensure sufficient electricity supplies from 2027 to 2030 and beyond, stressing that power shortages must not occur under any circumstances.