Khanh Hoa hosts vibrant Kate Festival celebrating Cham heritage

Kate Festival showcases Cham heritage through ceremonies, performances, and tourism promotions.

Strong cold spell to hit northern Vietnam; tropical storm may enter East Sea

Northern Vietnam to turn cold at night as a Pacific low-pressure area may become a tropical storm.

Ngan 98’s safe yields 80 land deeds, cash, cars amid fake food probe

Ngan 98 under investigation for counterfeit food production; assets seized during house raid.

Vietnam shares lessons in ethnic policy governance at global forum

At a seminar in China, Vietnam presented its multi-dimensional approach to managing ethnic diversity and promoting inclusive development.

University clarifies research role after foreign robot mislabeled at exhibit

Hanoi university disciplines staff for affixing its logo to a foreign-made robot.

Apartment prices in HCM City soar, pushing middle-class out of the market

Ho Chi Minh City’s real estate market sees rising luxury supply and record prices that edge out average buyers.

Vietnam’s U2U Token to debut on US-based Kraken exchange on October 17

U2U Network currently serves over 1.4 million users globally, with more than 100 projects either operating on or committed to developing on the platform.

AI contributes to solving practical national challenges

AI has become the new energy source for the global economy, similar to electricity or the Internet in the last century. For Vietnam, this is not merely a trend but a golden opportunity to accelerate development.

Vietnam’s seafood sector capitalises on FTAs

Vietnam’s fisheries industry is optimistic about reaching its export target of 10 billion USD in 2025, buoyed by a 15.5% rise in export revenue over the first nine months of this year.

Criteria issued to assess science and digital transformation effectiveness

The Prime Minister has issued criteria to assess the effectiveness of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation in socio-economic development.

Vietnam moves to shape future of digital payments

Under the National Financial Inclusion Strategy to 2025, VN targets a 20–25% annual growth in cashless payments, underscoring its determination to advance the digital economy where digital payments connect citizens, businesses, and the state.

Hanoi to host Vietnam Agricultural Week 2025

Vietnam Agricultural Week 2025 will take place at the Exhibition House in Hoan Kiem ward, Hanoi from on October 24–25.

Hai Phong city to host Asia's largest rowing championships

The championships will last from October 16 – 19, bringing together 668 athletes and coaches from 18 Asian countries and territories.

Korean firm expands partnership with Vietnam in exhibition industry

Busan’s BEXCO on October 14 announced an MoU with SECC and Becamex IDC to expand its exhibition network across Asia.

Vietnam tightens control over crypto-linked money laundering, terror financing

The resolution stipulates that organisations and individuals participating in the market must comply with relevant laws on anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

Digital habits converge as AI and livestreaming reshape online life

Vietnam’s digital landscape is entering a new phase of convergence, fuelled by artificial intelligence (AI), the rise of livestreaming as a commerce tool and increasingly aligned social media habits across generations.

Unlocking potential for Vietnamese firms to reach global heights

Vietnamese businesses have a major opportunity to grow, with their creativity backed by supportive policies and a favorable business environment that lay a solid foundation for global expansion.

Australia delivers emergency aid to flood-affected communities in Vietnam

The Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority on October 14 received an emergency aid shipment from the Australian Government, via the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, to support flood-hit residents in the northern province of Bac Ninh.

Winners of 2025 Golden Globe Science and Technology Award announced

The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) Central Committee has announced the list of 10 young scientists who have won the 2025 Golden Globe Science and Technology Award.

Vietnam, Cambodia work closely on friendship monument projects

The Vietnam–Cambodia friendship monuments serve as important cultural and historical symbols of the two countries’ relationship and should be preserved and promoted as enduring testaments to their solidarity and friendship.

Vietnam, Pakistan begin talks on preferential trade agreement

Vietnam and Pakistan have officially launched negotiations on a bilateral preferential trade agreement (VPPTA), marking a new step toward deeper and more sustainable economic cooperation between the two countries.

Socio-economic targets for 2025 likely to be met, surpassed: Official

All the 15 key targets for 2025 are expected to be met or exceeded, with GDP growth projected at 8% and inflation at around 4%. Meanwhile, per capita GDP is estimated at over 5,000 USD, marking Vietnam’s entry into the upper-middle-income group.

Top 20 female sci-tech students of 2025 honoured

The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee on October 15 announced the 20 outstanding female students who win the 2025 Vietnam Female Students in Science and Technology Award.

HCM City eyes 10-11% GRDP growth rate for 2025-2030 tenure

Under the congress's resolution, the city aims for per capita GRDP of approximately 14,000–15,000 USD; total social investment capital over five years to reach 35–40% of GRDP; and the digital economy to account for 30–40% of GRDP.

Party chief urges removal of barriers to Resolution 57

Party General Secretary To Lam on October 15 said removing institutional bottlenecks should be the top priority to advance science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation under Resolution 57.