Remote villages in northern Vietnam are turning rugged mountains, ethnic traditions and rural lifestyles into tourism opportunities, with homestays, adventure sports and farm experiences creating new livelihoods while helping preserve local cultures.

Vietnam is pushing nine provinces and cities to achieve economic growth of more than 15% in the fourth quarter of 2026. 

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang has asked the Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) to accelerate procedures for bank licensing, aiming to admit its first official member bank in November.

Many new policies will take effect from November 2026, notably rules on recruitment and management of Vietnamese working for foreign entities and individuals in Vietnam.

Two nights of BIGBANG concerts in Vietnam’s capital drew around 90,000 fans, helping boost tourist arrivals, hotel bookings and consumer spending, with Hanoi generating an estimated 29 million USD in tourism revenue over October 23-24.

The Hoi An International Lantern Festival, themed “Hoi An – Colours of Heritage,” will take place in the ancient town from December 3 to 6, with events continuing into early 2027, according to the Da Nang Tourism Promotion Centre.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Vu Duy Long met with Constantine Governor Kamel Eddine Kerbouche on October 28 to promote bilateral cooperation, particularly between localities and businesses.

Preparations for the 2027 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting on Phu Quoc Island are expected to create new jobs and boost youth entrepreneurship and innovation in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta province of An Giang, local authorities said on October 29.

Vietnam and the Nordic countries have opened new trade, investment and technology transfer opportunities, but the test now is converting diplomatic frameworks into projects, contracts and actual production capacity.

More than two years into his tenure, Vietnam head coach Kim Sang Sik has yet to build a squad with the depth and consistency needed to compete at a higher level, raising concerns ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup.

After losing nearly everything to storms, a couple in Quang Tri Province turned a small medicinal herb plot into a thriving agricultural cooperative generating around VND10 billion ($380,000) annually and providing jobs for dozens of local workers.

Vietnam's auto market is seeing another wave of steep discounts in late October, with dealers cutting prices on outgoing models to make room for new arrivals while competing for buyers ahead of the year-end sales season.

As Vietnam prepares to celebrate its national Culture Day on November 24, proposals for cultural vouchers, private investment and digital innovation are gaining attention as ways to turn the country's rich heritage into a driver of economic growth.

Beyond its ancient walls and centuries-old Buddhist woodblocks, Bo Da Pagoda in Bac Ninh province preserves a rich spiritual heritage shaped by devotion to Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, and the traditions of the Linji Zen school.

After winning world championship gold and receiving Vietnam's First-Class Labour Order, 18-year-old martial artist Hoang Trung Nguyen has chosen to study physical education, hoping to inspire the next generation of athletes.

In the mountain villages of Da Nang, central Vietnam, ethnic minority women are passing down traditional weaving, dance and crafts to younger generations, helping preserve their cultural heritage and strengthen community ties.

Over 11 years, Vietnamese teacher Do Thi Thanh Huyen has helped her students win 11 medals at the International Biology Olympiad and 112 national awards. Her dedication has earned her the 2026 Vietnam Women's Award.

Water splashes onto performers and gently reaches audience members, creating an unusual immersive circus experience that spectators embrace as Vietnam's traditional performing arts enter a new technological era.

Ho Chi Minh City has approved a three-part design for its iconic Nguyen Hue Flower Street, blending traditional Vietnamese culture, modern technology and the city's ambitions for growth during the 2027 Lunar New Year celebrations.

From BlackPink to BigBang, international concerts are bringing huge crowds and economic opportunities to Vietnam. 

Primary prices for landed properties in HCMC average over VND200 million per square meter of land. 

Nguyen Ba Ut, director of Lam Dong Province's Department of Industry and Trade, was elected vice chairman of the provincial People's Committee for the 2026-2031 term on October 28.

One buyer sold his iPhone Duo after just 30 minutes, while technology reviewers face criticism for overlooking its shortcomings. From display quality to missing flagship features, Apple's first foldable phone is dividing opinion in Vietnam.

Schools will no longer be required to hold three parent meetings a year and may also organize them online. However, many parents still want at least two meetings annually to keep track of their children's learning progress.

Telecommunications leaders say the industry's success must now be measured not just by how many people are connected, but by how AI-powered networks help people and businesses achieve more.