In January, while in 10th grade, Thao served as deputy leader of Team FTC 24751 Vietnam at the FIRST Tech Challenge, the premier global robotics tournament for high school students. 

Year-end festival demand and positive signals from key markets are giving Vietnam’s seafood exporters a chance to accelerate in the final months of 2026.

Vietnam is targeting economic growth of at least 10% in 2027 while maintaining macroeconomic stability and controlling inflation, heard a plenary sitting on October 30 as part of the 16th National Assembly’s second session.

Bac Ninh is racing to line up buyers, distributors and processors for more than 118,000 tonnes of oranges, pomelos, apples and guavas due in late 2026 and early 2027, aiming to widen markets and lift farmgate value.

Since getting married, Nhan, who has chronic kidney disease, has gained weight to 50-51kg and says she feels lucky to have found a family that has given her greater peace of mind.

Ho Chi Minh City has approved a new incentive package offering highly skilled professionals substantial monthly payments, signing bonuses, housing assistance and performance rewards to strengthen its workforce in priority sectors.

Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone could bring sweeping changes in design, cameras, battery technology and AI performance, giving users several reasons to consider skipping the iPhone 18 Pro.

Vietnam aims to integrate electronic health records for its entire population into the VNeID digital identity platform by June 30, 2027.

Hanoi aims to become one of Vietnam’s leading tourism centres and one of the country’s three major tourism growth poles, alongside Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, while taking a leading role in coordinating regional tourism development.

A delegation from Hanoi Law University led by its Rector Assoc. Prof. Dr To Van Hoa visited Greece from October 25 to 29 to promote cooperation in education and training.

Ho Chi Minh City has approved a master plan to become a multi-centre global megacity by 2050, with a projected population exceeding 27 million and five growth poles driving finance, innovation, industry, logistics and urban development.

The Autumn Economic Forum 2026 brought together participants from 60 countries and territories, unveiling $13 billion in investment opportunities in HCMC.

Ho Chi Minh City has approved a mechanism to issue municipal and project bonds through its international financial centre, aiming to attract long-term capital for major infrastructure projects and develop an international bond market.

Vietnam's tourism property sector must move beyond speculative gains to focus on operational efficiency, sustainable returns and long-term asset value, experts said at a conference in Gia Lai.

With critical minerals playing a key role in economic security, energy transition, and the high-tech industry, Vietnam and Australia are aiming to strengthen collaboration in energy, resources, and mining technology.

Central Highlands province of Gia Lai is hosting a cultural festival from October 30 to November 8, featuring traditional gong performances, Jrai ethnic rituals, community-based tourism and wild sunflowers blooming around Chu Dang Ya Volcano.

The trial of Pho Duc Nam (Mr Pip) and his accomplices continued on the morning of October 30, with the court questioning defendants, including Nguyen Hoa Binh, also known as Shark Binh, and his employees, over alleged money laundering.

A new heritage train connecting Hanoi with Vietnam's northern tea-growing province of Thai Nguyen has welcomed its first passengers, offering traditional performances, local cuisine and cultural tours ahead of the 2026 International Tea Festival.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the Indonesian Embassy in Vietnam and Quang Ninh city, held the “Meet Indonesia 2026” on October 30, aiming to strengthen connectivity and promote bilateral cooperation.

Long Thanh International Airport is expected to begin commercial operations at midnight on December 24, 2026, according to a notice recently sent by the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) to the Dong Nai city People’s Committee. 

Cross-border e-commerce is emerging as a new export lane for Vietnam, letting companies get closer to overseas shoppers, widen markets and build digital brands.

Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island recorded 39.41% economic growth in the first nine months of 2026, with tourism revenue nearing $1.78 billion as rising visitor spending and expanding services drive momentum ahead of APEC 2027.

Experts at a climate conference in Ho Chi Minh City called for stronger legal frameworks and regional cooperation to help ASEAN turn climate pledges into action while protecting vulnerable communities and businesses during the green transition.

Vietnam expects to complete the remaining 13km of the 2,656.5km Ho Chi Minh Highway in early 2027, paving the way for the formal conclusion of its two-lane construction phase and future upgrades to expressway standards.

The southern province of Lam Dong attracted 70 new projects with total registered capital of over 176.49 trillion VND (6.78 billion USD) in January-October, 18 more than a year earlier.