Among the international runners making their debut in the race are Dino Sefir, Askale Margasa Tafa, and Jebesa Dabesa from Ethiopia.

An exhibition showcasing over 50 lacquer paintings by artist Phung Pham, some never having been introduced to the public, is taking place at Thang Long Gallery in Hanoi.

Local beauty Nguyen Phuong Nhi grabbed the Miss Visit Japan prize at the Miss International 2023, which is currently taking place in Japan.

Vietnam and Russia signed two important agreements in the field of geological exploration and oil and gas exploitation on October 12.

Vietnamese female badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh has progressed through to the quarter-final round of Arctic Open 2023 in Finland following two consecutive wins against several strong rivals.

Vietnamese pieces created by renowned local painters Le Pho, Vu Cao Dam, and Nguyen Tuong Lan will feature at the auction titled “Magnificence and Regality” which will be held by Sotheby’s Paris auction house on November 7.

Urban agriculture using advanced technology is a developing trend in HCM City.

The Human Rights Steering Committee of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province issued Plan No. 277/KH-BCH dated October 2, 2023 on propaganda activities to ensure achievements in human rights on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Human Rights Day.

On October 12, the Ministry of Public Security organized a national online conference to implement Decision No. 22 of the Prime Minister on credit for people who have completed their prison sentences.

Every year, businesses must observe working environment at least once to assess harmful factors in accordance with the standards set by the Ministry of Health.

In 2023, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Dak Lak province presented 13 sets of gongs and more than 250 sets of traditional costumes to districts, towns and cities in the province based on the proposal of local authorities.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Israel Ly Duc Trung on October 12 called for the establishment of working groups among the Vietnamese community in Israel to support each other amidst the current conflict.

The office market in Ho Chi Minh has become vibrant recently with the operation of two office buildings in Thu Thiem new urban area which provides an additional 85,000 sq.m of floor space.

The naval forces of Vietnam and Singapore joined in a friendship exchange on Sailing Ship 286-Le Quy Don on October 12, part of the Vietnamese vessel’s visit to the city state.

Great efforts needed to achieve growth target: experts

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is directing concerned parties to submit to the government a plan on compulsory transfer of two weak banks for approval.

More than 500 kilometers of the North-South Expressway were opened to traffic in the first nine months of 2023, said Uong Viet Dung, chief of the Office of the Ministry of Transport, at a conference on October 11.

Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) this year is projected to rise in the range of 3.2-3.6%, according to the Ministry of Finance.

President Vo Van Thuong to attend 3rd Belt and Road Forum in Beijing

Self-drive tours between Mong Cai City, Quang Ninh Province and Dongxing City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, will be resumed at the end of this month after a test run concluded in June 2020.

Diversifying tourism products and improving customer experiences are important measures for Thừa Thiên-Huế to attract more visitors and achieve its goal of becoming a cultural, tourism and healthcare centre in Southeast Asia by 2030.

If the ‘junk card’ problem can be solved, long term benefits will occur, helping telecom carriers increase revenue and reduce operation costs.

Statistics showed that Hanoi has an additional of 40,000 - 50,000 students each year, meaning it needs at least an additional of 20 public schools each year.

Vietnam will test the efficacy of a Japanese produced vaccine against dengue fever to create immunity for people amid a rising number of dengue infections throughout the country.

By using natural grazing and feed mixed with local herbs, Cuong can earn hundreds of millions of dong a year.