British tourists revisit Hanoi and rediscover a street food classic

Wonton noodles spark differing first impressions for two returning UK travelers, but both end up loving the dish.

Why Vietnam's UAV industry could lead the next tech wave

Inspired by nature and built with precision, Vietnam’s drones are competing globally under the leadership of Dr. Luong Viet Quoc.

London dialogue marks Vietnam’s global AI debut

From London, Vietnam sends a message: it seeks to shape AI’s future through values, ethics, and global cooperation.

Golden Globe 2025 highlights global Vietnamese scientific talent

Among the top 10 recipients of the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, three outstanding young scientists are currently working in countries known for their advanced science and technology sectors, including the United States, Sweden, and Singapore.

Vietnam’s volleyball champions drop out of 2025 world club event

National champions VTV Binh Dien Long An have officially withdrawn from the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship.

Vietnam launches national traceability platform for export products

NDATrace empowers businesses and consumers to verify product origin and quality with a single digital ID.

Thailand FA apologizes to Vietnam for flag mistake at futsal draw

The Thai football body expressed regret and pledged to prevent future errors after showing the wrong Vietnamese flag during a regional event.

Tycoons gamble away fortunes in USD 106 million Pullman hotel case

Several prominent individuals lost fortunes in a luxury gambling ring based at the Pullman Hotel, with total bets exceeding USD 106.9 million.

Ho Chi Minh City acts swiftly as air pollution worsens into year-end

On October 29, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee issued an urgent directive mandating enhanced efforts to prevent and address increasing air pollution during the final months of 2025.

Vietnam lawmakers propose grassroots rescue force for climate emergencies

Facing increasingly destructive disasters, National Assembly delegates call for local relief teams trained and ready to respond.

NA deputies propose solutions to stabilize housing prices in major cities

To reduce housing prices, National Assembly Deputy Tran Hoang Ngan (HCMC) said that a rental housing model would be a sustainable approach to housing needs.

Olympia Champion: “I’ve dreamed of standing on this stage since I was a child”

Hanoi’s Tran Bui Bao Khanh, a student from Hanoi-Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, has been crowned the champion of the Road to Olympia 2025 after a dramatic and outstanding performance in the national final.

Vietnam, Hungary eye stronger trade, investment cooperation

A seminar on trade promotion between Vietnam and Hungary was held in Szeged on October 28, gathering crowds of representatives from businesses of the two countries.

NA deputies propose salary reform to motivate civil servants

Many NA deputies proposed implementing an appropriate wage policy to ensure civil servants and public employees can work with peace of mind, and a mechanism for evaluating and filtering out those who do not meet the requirements of their tasks.

Vietnam seeks to boost labour cooperation with Austria

VN wishes to open new avenues for skilled labour cooperation and expand investment links with Austria, Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria Vu Le Thai Hoang said during a working session with Rene Tritscher, head of the Austrian Business Agency (ABA).

Standard Chartered raises Vietnam’s 2025 GDP growth forecast to 7.5%

Standard Chartered has revised its forecast for Vietnam’s economic growth in 2025 to 7.5%, up from its earlier projection of 6.1%.

Steering committee set up to build foreign-invested economy development scheme

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 29 signed a decision to establish a steering committee tasked with developing a scheme for foreign-invested economy development.

State President lauds Lotte’s investment, encourages further expansion

Vietnam always creates favourable conditions for foreign investors, including Korean companies and Lotte Group, to make long-term investments in the country, State President Luong Cuong told Chairman of Lotte Group Shin Dong-bin.

Over 22,000 flood-hit people evacuated to safety

The floods in central Vietnam have claimed 16 lives or left people missing: nine dead (Hue 1, Da Nang 7, Lam Dong 1), seven missing (Quang Tri 2, Hue 1, Da Nang 4), and 15 injured in Da Nang.

Vietnamese President receives Int’l Chamber of Commerce Secretary-General

President Luong Cuong proposed the ICC continue to accompany and support Vietnamese SMEs in enhancing their integration capacity and participating more deeply in global value chains by sharing its tools, standards, and practical experience.

Land database to be completed in 2026: Minister

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment plans to complete a comprehensive national land database in 2026, a step to transform land resources into an important driver for sustainable development.

New rules on vice chairpersons in local People’s Councils

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has signed off a resolution specifying the number of vice chairpersons of People’s Councils at the provincial and commune levels, along with the number of deputy heads of boards at these councils.

Vietnam, Malaysia enhance cooperation in combating illegal fishing

Vietnam and Malaysia have agreed to strengthen coordination in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, with both sides reaffirming their shared commitment to promoting sustainable fisheries and agricultural development.

Vietnamese President receives founder of MEBO International

President Luong Cuong received founder of MEBO International Li Li in Gyeongju city on October 30, hailing the Chinese group’s investment expansion in Vietnam that helps enhance the pharmaceutical supply chain and public health.

Digital payments surge, QR code transactions jump over 150%

Digital payments in Vietnam have continued to expand rapidly, with QR code transactions soaring by more than 150% in value, according to a report released by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on October 29.