These areas were affected by the typhoon and subsequent floods but have not been included in previous relief plans by the Government and the city authorities.

On November 19, Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) signed a memorandum of understanding with Burundi’s Ministry of Communication, ICT, and Media to foster technological and telecommunications development.

Vietnam’s draft law on the digital technology industry was a focal point in talks between Minister Nguyen Manh Hung and NIPA Chairman Hur Sung Wook, who highlighted the shared opportunities for bilateral collaboration.

Vietnam’s textile and garment industry aims to achieve 47–48 billion USD in export turnover in 2025, according to Vu Duc Giang, Chairman of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).

Vietnam earned 6.4 billion USD from exports to the UK in the first 10 months of this year, marking a year-on-year rise of 22%, reported the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

The fifth ASEAN 5G Conference, held on November 19 during Vietnam International Digital Week 2024, brought together regional leaders to discuss the critical role of 5G in ASEAN’s growth and connectivity.

The 21st ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting Responsible for Information (SOMRI), a highlight of Vietnam International Digital Week 2024, commenced on November 19 in Ha Long, Quang Ninh Province.

Typhoon No. 9, named Man-yi, has weakened into a tropical depression roughly 180 kilometers north of the Hoang Sa Archipelago and is expected to dissipate over the sea soon.

Vietnam imported nearly $800 million worth of fruits and vegetables from China in the first 10 months of 2024, raising questions about safety and pricing as markets report rock-bottom costs.

Typhoon Man-yi, the 9th storm of the season, is currently located 350km east-northeast of the Hoang Sa Archipelago with a strength of Level 9 (75–88 km/h) and gusts up to Level 11.

Vietnam not manipulating currency: US Treasury

On November 18, during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh engaged in bilateral discussions with General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden.

The Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024 will take place from December 19 to 22 at Gia Lam Airfield in Hanoi, showcasing cutting-edge weaponry and military technologies from around the globe.

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has been awarded the AFC President’s Recognition Award for Grassroots Football, acknowledging its outstanding contributions to community-based youth football in 2024.

Eximbank has officially denied receiving any inspection orders from the State Bank of Vietnam, refuting recent rumors that sparked widespread concern.

On the sidelines of the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with leaders from Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, and others, emphasizing Vietnam's need for strategic ODA loans and deeper economic cooperation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, at the G20 Summit, called on the European Commission to lift the IUU yellow card and expedite the ratification of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).

Honda Vietnam has initiated a second recall of its popular CR-V e:HEV RS hybrid SUVs this November, affecting nearly 3,000 units due to high-pressure fuel pump defects.

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia hold joint search, rescue exercise

Vietnamese exports have hit an unprecedented high, while vegetable and fruit exports brought $6.34 billion in the first 10 months of the year.

The proposed hike in Vietnam’s Special Consumption Tax on beer to 100% by 2030 has raised concerns about its potential impact on the economy, labor market, and foreign investment.

HCM City People’s Council Chair Nguyen Thi Le expressed concern about the lack of high-quality human resources in digital technology to meet the needs of the city's rapid and strong development.

Under the national renewable power development plan by 2035, the Mekong Delta will exploit 68,600MW of onshore wind power and 31,500MW of solar power, demonstrating great resources for sustainable development and green energy.

The Vietnam Cyber Emergency Response Center (VNCERT/CC) has alerted the public to a growing trend of online financial scams, urging vigilance against deceptive loan offers.

While Vietnam has ambitious goals for rooftop solar, a report by CEEW suggests addressing grid capacity and long-term policy gaps to unlock the sector's full potential.