The Ministry of Science and Technology to roll out four strategic technology products on Oct 31 as part of Resolution 57, supporting innovation, digital sovereignty, and cybersecurity development.

With GDP growth surpassing 8% in the third quarter and optimistic projections from HSBC (7.9%) and Standard Chartered (7.5%), the full-year target of 8.5%, previously deemed “ambitious”, now appears increasingly achievable.

The Central Relief Committee under the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee has allocated three rounds of aid totalling 428 billion VND (16.2 million USD) to support 17 provinces and cities in addressing the consequences of storms and floods.

Vietnam will steadfastly support Cuba in protecting its independence, sovereignty, self-determination, and development rights, said Minister Counsellor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen, Chargé d’Affaires at the Vietnamese Delegation to the UN.

HCM City holds advantages in attracting the business community and foreign investors; however, it needs to continue administrative reforms and improve policy implementation to mobilise high-quality and sustainable capital for its development goals.

Vietnamese officials put forward several directions to foster innovation and shared prosperity at the 36th APEC Ministerial Meeting held on October 30 within the framework of the APEC Economic Leaders' Week in Gyeongju, the Republic of Korea.

Party General Secretary To Lam's spouse Ngo Phuong Ly has visited Evelina London Children’s Hospital, one of the most advanced and prestigious pediatric medical institutions in the United Kingdom.

Vietnam pledges to ensure stability, safety, and opportunities for sustainable success for businesses, State President Luong Cuong stated at the APEC CEO Summit Korea 2025 in Gyeongju, the Republic of Korea (RoK), on October 30.

Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyen Thanh Tinh said the solution to simplify and reduce administrative procedures is to cut procedures in step with the progress of data completion.

The Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority on October 30 received nearly 30 tonnes of emergency aid from Russia to support residents hit by torrential rains and flooding in the central city of Hue.

Dr Nguyen Thanh My, the holder of hundreds of patents generating hundreds of millions of US dollars in revenue, was the keynote speaker at the 2025 opening ceremony of Vietnam National University, HCMC.

After investing nearly VND1 billion, the owner of a cafe had to shut it down. The failure led to the realization of a major mistake that had cost him everything.

Bui Thi An, the Hanoi Party Congress discussed a new criterion, “happy citizens”, used to build urban areas under the ESG (Environment-Social-Governance) principle.

A deaf and mute worker pregnant with twins tried to buy maternity insurance on social media but ended up being scammed out of all her money. In despair, she considered taking an extreme action but was fortunately discovered and stopped in time.

The Party chief’s official visit is expected to mark a new milestone in Vietnam–UK cooperation, particularly in sectors where both sides possess complementary strengths.

The St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Russia’s oldest and most prestigious symphony orchestra, is set to perform in Vietnam for the first time, celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation attended the Vietnam–UK Business Roundtable in London on October 30, as part of their official visit to the UK.

The official visit to the UK by General Secretary To Lam holds profound significance not only for advancing Vietnam’s ties with a major European and global partner but also for creating new momentum for the country’s next stage of development.

The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade signed a memorandum of understanding on clean energy cooperation with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and another MoU on product safety with the UK Department for Business and Trade.

As of the evening of October 30, floods had left 22 people dead or missing, submerged more than 120,000 houses, severely damaged infrastructure, and disrupted daily and economic activities across multiple localities.

The UK will help Vietnam train teachers, develop policies to establish English as a second language at schools by 2035 and integrate international education programmes into the Southeast Asian country’s education system.

Hours of heavy rain inundated central streets of Phu Quoc Special Administrative Zone (An Giang), causing serious flooding and widespread disruption. Meteorological authorities say this could be the most intense rainfall since 2000.

Prolonged rains and upstream floodwaters have submerged central Hue and its historic sites, displacing thousands and isolating neighborhoods.

The Government’s draft Resolution proposes increasing the deposit for land-use right auctions to a maximum of 50 percent.

Vietnam outshone many strong regional nominees to claim top honours in key natural tourism categories at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) for Asia and Oceania, held on October 13 in China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).