The National Assembly on Wednesday held a vote of confidence in 44 high-ranking officials elected or approved by the legislative body. Below are the outcomes.

VN and the European Investment Bank signed an MoU to support the implementation of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) in VN, signifying a mutual commitment to put in place a multi-projects credit facility worth €500 million.

Building brands for agricultural product on digital technology platforms has been effectively supporting businesses and people in Kon Tum province to introduce their agricultural products and goods to the world.

The Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) on October 25 opened its largest data centre - VNPT IDC Hoa Lac - at the Hanoi-based Hoa Lac High-Tech Park.

Composer Thao Giang, who had made many contributions to traditional music, especially xam singing, passed away on October 24. He was 76 years old.

The Electricity of Vietnam Group (EVN) is no longer a major power producer as it has contributed only 11% of electricity to the national grid this year.

Hundreds of households in Nghi Son Town, Thanh Hoa province gathered to prevent the construction of a dock at Long Son Container Port due to fears that it could affect their fishing activities.

Four people were killed in a motorbike traffic accident in the central highlands province of Gia Lai on October 25 evening.

Authorities in the central highlands of Lam Dong have suspended the operation of Lang Cu Lan Village following the death of four South Korean tourists in a Tuesday flash flood.

Consumers are now actively considering the environment alongside their individual health when buying food, according to Tetra Pak’s Index 2023.

Apartment prices in Hanoi, HCMC City on the rise amid limited supply

Da Nang, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City have been named among the world’s 10 fastest-growing remote work hubs for this year, according to details given by experts at Nomad List, a database of remote workers.

As of September, there have been six key Vietnamese commodities with export value enduring a decrease of at least US$1 billion each, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

The Commission for Management of State Capital at Enterprises has proposed reprimands for six officials of Việt Nam Electricity (EVN).

The Central Vietnam Roadshow aims at expanding the potential international market and promoting the brand Amazing Central Vietnam Heritage in connection with tourism businesses from the region.

Peruvian contestant Luciana Fuster was crowned Miss Grand International 2023 during the grand finale held on October 25 in HCM City. Vietnamese representative Le Hoang Phuong was named fourth runner up.

Vietnam is ready to cooperate with other countries to realise the sustainable development goal through sharing its potential and strengths, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha said at the 2023 Global Gateway Forum in Brussels.

In response to these health concerns, the HCM City Department of Health recently held an online conference to discuss the situation of infection detection and treatment with neighbouring provinces in the southern region.

Phu Xuyen artisans will showcase their skills of creating craft products like to he (traditional Vietnamese toy figurines), bamboo, rattan or mother-of-pearl inlaid items.

Three graduates of HCM City Fine Arts University are showcasing their new works at the city Fine Arts Museum.

President Vo Van Thuong has signed a decision ratifying the Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters between Vietnam and Argentina, as recently proposed by the Government.

Parliament passes resolution on results of vote of confidence

On the afternoon of October 25, Ha Giang province held a workshop with the theme: "Digital media spreads Ha Giang's image".

The development and application of scientific and technological advances in production plays a very important role in improving the living standards of ethnic minority groups, for example the Lo Lo ethnic group in Cao Bang Province.

The Asian Development Bank and the State Bank of Vietnam held a kick-off ceremony marking the implementation of the Swiss-funded $5mil technical assistance, which aims to nurture financial technologies serving financial inclusion improvement in VN.