Increases in environmental protection taxes on petroleum from the beginning of next year would weigh heavily on inflation, especially as fuel prices rise worldwide, according to the Vietnam Institute For Economic and Policy Research (VEPR).

 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on October 12 urged the Francophone community to promote intensive cooperation and take a holistic approach on all issues.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived in Hanoi on October 12 afternoon, wrapping up his trip to attend the ASEAN Leaders’ Gathering and his working visit to Indonesia from October 11-12.

 Improved cooperation between students, staff, parents and local authorities is needed to prevent violent or abusive acts at schools, educational experts said at a meeting held on October 10 in HCM City. 

Binh Duong celebrated the 20th anniversary of the World Technopolis Association (WTA) with a conference themed “Smart City as an Innovation Engine for Sustainable Growth” on October 11.

 Vietnamese shares have been in the red as most large-cap stocks lost steam, caused by the sell-off on the world’s stock market. 

 The number of traffic accidents caused by cars rose sharply nationwide over the last nine months, accounting for 33 percent of total cases, according to the National Traffic Safety Committee (NTSC).

 Vietnam will host the United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations in 2019 and an international Buddhism conference in the northern province of Ha Nam from May 12-14 next year.

 The 14th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee will convene its 28th meeting on October 15, with an array of important reports on the agenda.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the ASEAN Leaders’ Gathering in Bali, Indonesia, on October 11.

 The 10th World Technopolis Association (WTA) University Presidents' Forum kicked off in the southern province of Binh Duong on October 11.

 National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan held talks with Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly Binali Yildirim in Ankara capital city on October 11 as part of the Vietnamese leader’s official visit to Turkey. 

 Data from the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) show that the number of aircraft registered in Vietnam amounted to 175 as of September, up 14% year-on-year.

 Fuelled by the business community’s growing confidence, industrial production will continue being the key driver for economic growth in Vietnam, especially after its quality has been significantly improved. 

 The inflation target of under 4% in 2018 would be achievable if there is no major change in energy prices in the fourth quarter.

 Exquisite products from Vietnam's most well-known ceramics village being showcased from October 10 to 22.

With an additional $10 billion for projects licensed and agreed in-principle in a single day, the foreign investment inflows into Vietnam in the first 10 months of 2018 are expected to hit a 10-year record, signalling bright prospects ahead.

 Despite the negative impacts of the US-China trade war on the global market, Vietnam is expected to see a new record in trade turnover this year, thanks to a rise in both exports and imports, given surging domestic production and export prices.

Foreign investors in Vietnam will soon see a long-anticipated complete and consistent legal framework, as well as concrete and transparent incentives, paving the way for a possible new wave of foreign investment.

 Vietnamese chess player Le Quang Liem has been invited to compete in the Isle of Man International Chess Tournament 2018 in Douglas from October 20 -28.