A nationwide campaign was launched on October 10, calling on all people to practice physical training for public health and for a healthy and prosperous Vietnam.

Vietnam's domestic market surveillance force and Procter & Gamble (P&G) have renewed their cooperation to strengthen efforts to combat counterfeit goods and protect intellectual property (IP) rights.

The fourth ASEAN–China Justice Forum opened in the central city of Da Nang on October 10, focusing on strengthening regional judicial cooperation amid international integration and the digital era.

Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang and his Lao counterpart, Senior Lieutenant General Vanthong Kongmany, met in Vientiane on October 9.

Vietnam welcomes the European Union (EU)'s decision to remove the country from its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang stated on October 10.

Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem ward launched a pilot smart street model on October 9 along the Hang Dao–Hang Ngang–Hang Duong–Dong Xuan–Hang Giay route, integrating digital services with heritage preservation, tourism and commerce.

Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on October 10 outlining the outcomes of Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s official visit on October 9–10.

PM Le Minh Hung’s visits to Laos and Cambodia carry significant political and diplomatic importance, helping strengthen political trust, advance bilateral cooperation and create new development opportunities, Foreign  Minister Le Hoai Trung has said.

The 2026 “I Love My Fatherland” campaign has generated nearly 1.3 billion social media reach, engaging millions of young people in activities promoting patriotism, community service and national pride.

NA President Tran Thanh Man left Hanoi on October 11 for an official visit to China, where he will co-chair the second session of the cooperation committee between the Vietnamese National Assembly and the National People’s Congress of China.

At just 19, Nguyen Nguyen Phong became one of the youngest lecturers at Hanoi Polytechnic University. Fifteen years later, he joined a secret research team racing to understand and neutralize US magnetic mines during the Vietnam War.

Vietnam's trade ministry has outlined three export scenarios for 2030, with the most ambitious reaching $1.041 trillion, more than twice the 2025 total, as the country seeks to move beyond volume-led growth toward higher-value goods.

Vietnam's central bank says the rise in interest rates is beginning to moderate despite continued pressure from global financial markets. Average deposit rates reached 6.38% in September, up 1.15 percentage points from the end of 2025.

Despite strong foreign direct investment inflows, many Vietnamese businesses remain on the sidelines of global supply chains. High production costs, limited capital, technological gaps and small scale continue to hold domestic suppliers back.

A newly discovered DarkSword variant can extract passwords, target cryptocurrency wallets and receive remote commands on compromised iPhones. Researchers warn that malicious ads may expose users who were never individually targeted.

Vietnam's Emoura Pham joins contestants from Ecuador, Tanzania and seven other countries among the most closely watched contenders ahead of the Miss Grand International 2026 final in Bangkok on October 10.

Traditional embroidery, beeswax patterns on linen, blacksmithing, banh day making and folk games bring vibrant colours to the fourth Mong Ethnic Culture Festival 2026, running from October 9 to 11 in Dien Bien.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet co-chaired the Vietnam-Cambodia Business Forum 2026 in Phnom Penh on the afternoon of October 9.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung emphasized the importance of Vietnam-Cambodia relations to both countries' stability and development during a meeting with Cambodian People's Party (CPP) President and Senate President Hun Sen in Phnom Penh on October 9. 

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung held talks with his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet in Phnom Penh on October 9, during which the two sides sought measures to bolster bilateral ties in all fields.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation laid wreaths at three monuments in Phnom Penh on October 9, shortly after arriving for an official visit to Cambodia. 

Ca Mau Airport is set to resume commercial flights on November 29, after being closed for over a year due to renovations.

Quang Tri province will host its 2026 Culture and Tourism Week from November 24 to 30 under the theme “Splendours of a Land of Wonders”. 

Golden sunshine, cool breezes and pleasant weather make October an ideal time to explore Hanoi. 

Hanoi must accelerate growth while improving governance, quality of life and its contribution to national development.