Long-haul international flights to shift to Long Thanh Airport

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has announced plans to gradually transfer international flight operations from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Long Thanh International Airport.

Vietnamese businesses need upgrade to harness full EVFTA potential

Since the EU – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) came into force in August 2020, it has emerged as one of the most effectively implemented trade pacts, significantly expanding the scale of bilateral trade between the two sides.

Party leader calls for consensus on development vision

Party General Secretary To Lam expressed his hope that the 14th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee will build strong consensus on the development vision and strategic directions to be presented at the 14th National Party Congress.

Capital market enables Vietnam to meet double-digit growth targets

As Vietnam’s credit-driven growth approaches its limit, experts say the country must pivot towards developing its capital markets, including stocks and bonds, to sustain double-digit economic expansion in the coming years.

Russia awards Order of Friendship to Vietnamese businesswoman

Thai Huong, Chairwoman of the Strategy Council of the Vietnamese dairy giant TH Group, has freshly been conferred the Order of Friendship by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Vietnam promotes tourism in US, eyes to expand business connections

The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) organised the Vietnam Tourism Roadshow in Washington D.C. on November 4 evening (local time).

Agro-forestry-aquatic exports rise nearly 13% in 10 months

Asia remained Vietnam’s largest export market, accounting for 44.7% of the total turnover, followed by the Americas with 22.7% and Europe with 13.8%. Africa and Oceania represented 3% and 1.4%, respectively.

Sa Pa gears up to attract visitors during year-end festive season

With its Winter Festival brand firmly established, Sa Pa is emerging as a leading destination for the year-end festive season, offering a vibrant line-up of cultural, artistic, and tourism activities.

Vinh Long celebrates Ok Om Bok Festival

The Ok Om Bok Festival, a traditional cultural event of the Khmer ethnic community and a recognised national intangible cultural heritage, was held on November 5 at the Ao Ba Om national historical and scenic site in Vinh Long province.

Government defines key tasks to achieve socio-economic targets

The Government has issued Resolution No. 86/NQ-CP dated November 4, 2025, outlining key tasks for the final months of 2025 to ensure the highest fulfilment of socio-economic development goals for the year.

Typhoon Kalmaegi moves faster, now about 310 km from Quy Nhon

By 7 a.m. on November 7, the storm is expected to continue moving west-northwest, make landfall, and weaken into a tropical depression over southern Laos.

Vietnam urged to expand professional workforce in advanced-semiconductor field

Professor Albert Yeu-Chung Lin, a semiconductor intelligence expert from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, has suggested that Vietnam adjust its semiconductor workforce structure to increase the number of master’s and doctoral degree holders.

Programme launched to foster university-based startups in Vietnam

UniVentures aims to connect the innovation ecosystems of Singapore and Vietnam, helping startup founders from Vietnamese universities access mentorship, markets and investors.

Vietnamese, British businesses activate new cycle of collaboration

The UK–Vietnam Business Summit 2025 took place in Ho Chi Minh City on November 5, with the participation of over 200 delegates, including senior officials, policymakers and representatives of leading enterprises from both countries.

Binh Son refinery expands export to Laos

BSR is expanding trade cooperation, signing long-term export contracts with partners in Southeast Asia, with a focus on supplying products to Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Indonesia, and new markets in East Asia.

First working day of 13th Party Central Committee’s 14th plenum

The 14th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee elected Tran Sy Thanh, member of the PCC, Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, Chairman of the municipal People's Committee, as Chairman of the 13th PCC’s Inspection Commission.

Draft documents for 14th Party Congress highlight role of overseas Vietnamese

Dr Nguyen Hong Son, Chairman of the Union of Vietnamese Associations in Japan, has given recommendations on the draft documents for the upcoming 14th National Party Congress, emphasising the role of overseas Vietnamese in national development.

NA deputies call for flexible, practical approaches to PIT management

National Assembly deputies continued the ongoing 10th session on November 5 by debating three bills, namely the Law on Tax Administration (revised), the Law on Personal Income Tax (revised), and the Law on Thrift Practice and Wastefulness Combat.

Vietnam elected Vice President of 43rd session of UNESCO’s General Conference

Vietnam has been elected a Vice President of the 43rd session of the UNESCO’s General Conference, which is taking place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Ukrainian Embassy thanks An Giang police for humanitarian support

An Giang police have received an official diplomatic note from the Embassy of Ukraine in Vietnam, expressing deep appreciation for their timely and humanitarian efforts in rescuing and helping to repatriate a Ukrainian national in distress.

Ministry of Construction examines proposals to reduce real estate prices

Housing and land prices in many areas do not accurately reflect real supply and demand, but are instead influenced by speculation, non-transparent planning information, administrative boundary adjustments, and a herd mentality.

National conference East Sea focuses on scientific-technological cooperation

A national conference on the East Sea was held in the central city of Da Nang on November 5, focusing on scientific and technological cooperation as a driving force for green and sustainable development.

HCM City to host 24th Vietnam Film Festival later this month

The 24th Vietnam Film Festival will take place from November 21–25 in Ho Chi Minh City, heard a press conference co-organised in Hanoi on November 5 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the HCM City People's Committee.

Vietnam drawn in Group B at 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup

Vietnam, ranked 26th in the world and seeded in Pot 2 by FIFA’s August 29 rankings, landed in a challenging Group B with familiar rivals: 2022 runners-up Thailand, Kuwait and Lebanon.

Aviation authority issues storm alert, airlines adjust schedules

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has issued an urgent alert as typhoon Kalmaegi is approaches, warning that eight airports across the central region may face direct impacts.