Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 28 joined leaders of ASEAN member states and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the 5th ASEAN – Australia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, part of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits.

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien and Permanent Secretary of the Singaporean Ministry of Defence Chan Heng Kee co-chaired the 16th Vietnam–Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue in central Da Nang city on October 28.

PM Pham Minh Chinh met with Brunei’s Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim, and Timor-Leste PM Xanana Gusmão on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 28.

Vietnam and Russia have agreed to develop a railway project linking the two countries via China and Mongolia to strengthen transport connectivity and expand regional economic cooperation.

The Vietnamese delegation, led by PM Chinh, participated actively and contributed effectively to nearly 20 multilateral activities within the framework of the summits, sharing several strategic directions shaping ASEAN’s future.

Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung’s participation provides an opportunity for Vietnam to present its dynamic business environment, new incentive policies, and priority national projects aimed at attracting high-quality capital from the Middle East.

The Border Guard Command of Vietnam’s northern province of Lao Cai and the Honghe border management unit in China’s Yunnan province jointly held a drill on preventing illegal border crossings on October 28.

Politburo member, Secretary of the National Assembly (NA) Party Committee, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man chaired a ceremony announcing personnel decisions at the NA House in Hanoi on October 28.

The Da Nang administration on October 28 declared a state of emergency for transport infrastructure after days of heavy rain caused severe flooding and landslides across the central city.

Party General Secretary To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation attended a seminar with leading strategists on artificial intelligence (AI) and technology in the UK and the world, which was held in London on October 28.

Vietnam’s shrimp exports have surged to their highest level in three years, reaching more than 3.4 billion USD in the first nine months of 2025, a 22% year-on-year increase.

Chinese tourists are returning in large numbers to Quang Ninh, signaling a strong recovery as new air, sea, and land routes reconnect the province with its top international market.

As many as 253 top players from 18 countries and territories are competing in the qualifying round of the “Felet Vietnam International Series 2025”, which officially began in Bac Ninh province on October 28.

Party General Secretary To Lam delivered a policy address to professors, lecturers, researchers, students and friends of Vietnam at the University of Oxford on the afternoon of October 28 (local time) as part of his ongoing official visit to the UK.

Complicated procedures for VAT refunds have caused frustration among businesses as refund processes are often delayed for months or even denied. Enterprises are proposing an automatic refund mechanism for valid applications.

The Vietnam Motor Show (VMS), traditionally held at the end of October with major automotive brands, has been canceled for 2025.

Lawyers say that even when notarization is no longer required, buyers should still verify ownership, the legal status of the property and the seller’s marital status, or seek assistance from a trusted lawyer or legal office.

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro is expected to introduce under-display Face ID and eliminate the Dynamic Island, while the more affordable iPhone 17e will bring premium features to entry-level users.

Many businesses have complained about delays when submitting applications for business registration, information changes, or construction-related permits.

Although this famous Hai Phong specialty is sold at a small street stall, the foreign visitor was surprised by the clean dining space, generous portions, fresh ingredients, and affordable price.