All cars and motorbikes owned by state agencies and used by officials, civil servants and public employees in Ho Chi Minh City, except specialised vehicles, will switch to clean energy before January 1, 2030.

AI could handle half of banking transactions within three years, a Vietnamese banking executive predicts. But high infrastructure costs, cyber threats and data security concerns remain major obstacles to adoption.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to invest more than 142 trillion VND (5.49 billion USD) in 87 flood control projects during 2026–2030 to tackle flooding at 50 hotspots.

Vietnam aims to complete preparations for its international financial centre in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang in October and attract initial transactions in November, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang said at a meeting on October 22.

Southeast Asia's digital economy is projected to reach $368 billion in 2026, up 17% year on year, driven largely by artificial intelligence, according to a report released on October 21.

High coursework scores, assessment methods that fail to distinguish ability and AI-assisted assignments may be driving up the share of graduates with top honors, raising questions about universities' responsibility.

The southern province of An Giang is moving early to lock down security for the 2027 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, a major diplomatic event of the country.

Apple has confirmed that customers in several countries will be unable to buy the iPhone Duo without a reservation when it launches on October 23, as exceptionally strong preorders threaten to exhaust available stock.

Gia Binh International Airport is holding more than 30 meetings with international airlines and industry partners at Routes World 2026 in Germany from October 21-23 to seek cooperation to develop future air routes.

General Secretary and President To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation visited the Port of Antwerp-Bruges on the afternoon of October 22 (local time), as part of his trip to the European Union and Belgium.

US-based cybersecurity firm Calif, led by a Vietnamese engineer, has used advanced AI models to uncover a critical vulnerability in PHP, a programming language powering roughly 70% of websites worldwide.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has warned that soaring property prices are putting homeownership beyond the reach of many young workers, calling for stronger rental housing policies and reforms to make housing more affordable.

Nguyen Duc Thuy, a prominent Vietnamese businessman, is running for president of the Vietnam Football Federation, pledging to raise up to VND1 trillion ($38 million) annually and reduce reliance on state funding.

Vietnamese cybersecurity authorities have urged businesses to patch two critical PHP vulnerabilities, each rated 9.2 out of 10 in severity, while reassuring users there is no need for excessive alarm.

A 1993 Range Rover Classic LWB has been brought back to life through carefully chosen upgrades, retaining its original V8 engine and unmistakable British SUV styling while gaining the reliability and comfort needed for modern driving.

Ho Chi Minh City has completed the exhumation of 9,842 graves of unidentified war martyrs, collecting 7,083 sets of remains samples for DNA testing, while 2,759 cases yielded no samples.

A wedding in Vietnam's central province of Nghe An drew 1,300 guests, many from disadvantaged backgrounds. But it was the bride's mother's decision to return wedding gifts to struggling families that touched hearts after the celebration.

Vietnam is seeking feedback on its sixth national report on implementing the UN convention against racial discrimination, with the government aiming to finalize the document in the second quarter of 2027.

The first Vietnam Calligraphy Festival opened on October 22 at the Co Mat Vien relic site within Hue Imperial Citadel, as part of the Hue Festival 2026.

Vietnam and Denmark have elevated their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, opening new chapter in deep and effective cooperation between the two countries, toward sustainable development for a green future.

The UK Royal Navy’s offshore patrol vessel HMS Spey docked at Nha Rong – Khanh Hoi International Port in Ho Chi Minh City on October 22, starting a week-long friendship visit.

Vietnam and the EU have steadily expanded cooperation in various fields from politics and diplomacy to trade, investment, science and technology, and sustainable development over more than 35 years of diplomatic relations.

General Secretary and President To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation attended a high-level dialogue with leading European and Belgian business executives on October 22 (local time) as part of his official visit to the EU and Belgum.

Vietnam Goods Week in Korea 2026 opened at Lotte Mart’s Seoul Station branch on October 22, offering Vietnamese agricultural produce, seafood and food products greater access to Korean consumers.

Northern Vietnam is set for a return to sunny weather, with highs of 32-34°C as a cold air mass weakens rapidly. Super Typhoon Champi is heading toward Taiwan (China) and is not expected to directly affect Vietnam's mainland.