Apple has unveiled a new lineup of devices powered by its latest M5 chip, offering major improvements in performance, graphics, and AI processing, according to MacRumors.

Vietnam’s National Assembly Standing Committee has approved environmental tax rates for fuel in 2026, maintaining reductions to support economic recovery.

A video capturing a foreign tourist struggling to stir a pot of che lam alongside locals in the ancient village of Duong Lam (Son Tay, Hanoi) is going viral on social media.

On the afternoon of October 16, after a 15-hour flight from Oslo, Norway, Fionnuala Sherry and Rolf Løvland of Secret Garden arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi.

Ho Chi Minh City has launched a major administrative reform campaign targeting efficiency, transparency, and reduced burdens for businesses.

A rare en caul birth occurred in Quang Ninh, with twin boys delivered while still in their amniotic sacs.

Meteorologists warn of potential flooding from October 23–26 as a tropical storm and cold air collide.

A Moldovan man was pulled from the sea and saved by waterway police after nearly drowning off Nha Trang’s coast.

General Secretary To Lam and his spouse will visit Finland from October 20 to 22, reinforcing long-standing cooperation.

The 80th anniversary of Vietnam - US ties honors a journey from war to partnership, marked by cooperation and trust.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) held a seminar in Hanoi on October 15 to discuss the establishment of a gold exchange.

Vietnamese tourism businesses are actively promoting the country’s destinations at ITB Asia 2025, alongside MICE Show Asia and Travel Tech Asia, in Singapore from October 15 to 17.

Ambassador Pham Hai Anh called on NAM to strengthen unity, innovate operational methods, and enhance effectiveness, while promoting South-South cooperation.

Localities have called for continued support from the Government and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to settle procedural and institutional challenges hindering the speed of ODA disbursement in 2025.

The UNESCO Executive Board has approved Vietnam’s initiative urging the United Nations to declare an International Decade on Culture for Sustainable Development, prioritizing the 2027–2036 period.

The recognition marks a major milestone for Ninh Binh, underscoring its push to bolster global tourism profile, weave sustainable development with a deepening engagement in the international travel ecosystem.

A workshop to gather feedback on the draft law on artificial intelligence (AI) took place in Hanoi on October 15, attracting numerous experts, scholars, lawyers, journalists, and representatives from the business community.

Vietnam's e-commerce market has surpassed 25 billion USD, a 20% increase from the previous year, accounting for about 10% of total retail sales and consumer service revenue. That gives Vietnam the third place in Southeast Asia in this regard.

Analysts from Nikkei and Bloomberg noted that Vietnam is rising from being an industrial satellite to becoming a technological hub, capable of participating more deeply in engineering design and product validation.

Authorities of Hai Phong city on October 16 announced the establishment of a Free Trade Zone (FTZ), making it a new growth engine in line with the Politburo’s Resolution 45, which charts the city’s development through 2030, with a vision to 2045.

The Ministry of National Defence held a conference in Hanoi on October 16 to review the missions of Engineering Unit Rotation 3 and Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 6 after their successful completion of United Nations peacekeeping operations.

Vietnam welcomes Timor-Leste’s upcoming official admission as the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said at the ministry’s regular press conference on October 16.

The Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Pham Thu Hang reaffirmed that Vietnam has a solid historical and legal basis to assert its sovereignty over Truong Sa, including Thi Tu Island.

VN pledges to work with other ASEAN member states and partners to realise shared goals, making sports a source of pride for the ASEAN Community and contributing to building a peaceful, prosperous and cohesive region, said Deputy PM Mai Van Chinh.

Vietnam welcomes the US's objective assessment of its positive results in combating and preventing human trafficking over the past period, said Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang.