Ho Chi Minh City is considering new rules requiring streets with identical names within the same ward, commune or special administrative zone to be renamed, while limiting changes to familiar street names.

Vietnamese communities from 29 countries are set to gather in Prague on October 31-November 1 for Europe's first Great National Unity Festival.

Vietnamese small and medium-sized enterprises are embracing digital technologies, automation and new business models to move beyond cheap labour, boost competitiveness and strengthen their position in global supply chains under Resolution No. 57.

Despite exporting to the US, Europe and other markets, the Viet Enterprise Investment and Trade Promotion Company in Ho Chi Minh City continues to seek new destinations for Vietnamese agricultural products.

HCMC has introduced 3 digital transformation initiatives integrating public transport into the VNeID app, linking birth and death records across hospitals, and providing home-based assistance with death registration.

VN is seeking a more focused, data-driven tourism marketing strategy to strengthen its global brand and turn visitor interest into bookings, after welcoming 17.7mil int'l tourists and generating $33.8bil. in revenue in the first nine months of 2026.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung outlined Vietnam's ambition to become a hub for digital technology, clean energy and green agriculture by 2035, calling for stronger international partnerships, innovation and investment at the Autumn Economic Forum 2026.

VN has become the sole recipient of the GSMA Government Leadership Award 2026, recognising its digital transformation policies, rapid 5G expansion and efforts to improve nationwide connectivity, with 5G coverage reaching about 92% of the population.

HCM City and the World Economic Forum are seeking closer ties in investment, innovation and global economic engagement, with plans to strengthen cooperation through the city's Fourth Industrial Revolution centre and link future forums with APEC 2027.

The Autumn Economic Forum 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City brought together over 1,500 delegates from 60 countries and territories, advancing cooperation on global value chains, digital transformation, green growth and investment in emerging technologies.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security will send a men’s team to compete in the 2026 World Championship in Fire and Rescue Sport for the first time.

Vietnam's southern Ca Mau province has approved a $154.7 million wind power project with 12 turbines and a total capacity of 102 MW, as it accelerates renewable energy development to strengthen national power supplies and support economic growth.

Vietnam had 261 aircraft registered under its nationality as of October 15, 2026, up 26 from 2025, reported the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Vietnam's newly signed free trade agreement with four European economies could boost high-tech investment, research cooperation and technology transfer, helping the country strengthen its innovation capacity and move up global value chains.

Vietnam has approved a national child development strategy through 2035, targeting vaccination coverage above 95%, lower child abuse rates and wider access to healthcare, education and digital skills, with a long-term vision for 2045.

As Vietnam expands its digital trust infrastructure, experts are examining how electronic signatures can gain recognition across borders, allowing documents signed in one country to be verified and accepted in another.

Under the agenda for the second session of the 16th National Assembly, deputies will discuss in plenary two draft laws on October 29, namely the amended Land Law and the Law on Small- and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) Development.

The 17th Hanoi People’s Council for 2026-2031 tenure approved 20 resolutions at its seventh meeting in Hanoi on October 28, including policies that directly affect residents and major investment projects.

Vietnam is targeting up to $1.2 trillion in trade in 2026 as a new free trade deal with European markets, expanding high-tech manufacturing and stronger supply chains create fresh export opportunities despite tougher global standards.

Vietnam has called for the immediate and unconditional lifting of the US embargo on Cuba, citing its impact on essential services and livelihoods, while urging respect for the Caribbean nation's sovereignty at the UN General Assembly.

Samsung's Galaxy S27 Ultra could replace Qualcomm's Snapdragon processor with an in-house Exynos chip. Leaked benchmarks suggest a performance boost, while lower production costs could help keep flagship prices in check.

The US has welcomed Vietnam’s accession to the Artemis Accords on space exploration, saying the move expands the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries into a new field.

Vietnam must move beyond its manufacturing-led growth model by investing in AI-powered infrastructure, smarter supply chains and innovation-driven industries to boost productivity and climb global value chains.

Ho Chi Minh City will celebrate Vietnam Culture Day on November 24 with a series of cultural events, including art exhibitions, performances, a spectacular 3D projection mapping show and fireworks.

Vietnam's Defence Minister Phan Van Giang held talks with his counterparts from the US, Australia, Japan and the Philippines on the sidelines of ASEAN defence meetings in Cebu.