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The 12th Vietnam Mountain Marathon (VMM), set for September 20, will see nearly 2,000 runners from 47 countries ready to tackle the grueling 50km and 100km ultra-marathons, both part of the prestigious World Trail Majors circuit, organisers announced.
Can Tho city is looking to expand cooperation with partners from Germany in vocational education, green industries, logistics, and smart city development, a local leader said at a working session with the German Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City on September 17.
Vietnam will need an estimated US$55–92 billion between 2021 and 2030 to fully implement its climate adaptation tasks, equivalent to 3–5% of the country’s 2020 GDP, according to its updated National Adaptation Plan (NAP).
Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh on September 16 had a working session with Abdelkader Toumi, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Batna province, which is twinned with Dien Bien province of Vietnam, and representatives of Algerian enterprises to seek ways to expand cooperation in various fields.
Singapore’s United Overseas Bank (UOB) has boosted its 2025 GDP growth forecast for Vietnam to 7.5% from 6.9%, pointing to the economy’s resilience and dynamism despite tariff risks and uncertainties.
From December 1, 2025, most domestic air passengers in Vietnam will bypass traditional check-in counters and proceed directly to security and boarding using biometric identification linked to the VNeID app or self-service kiosks.
Vietnam is ready to deepen economic cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), China and other partners, embracing a strategy of “harmonised interests and shared risks” as it leverages its fast-growing economy and market of over 100 million people, said Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh.
From December 1 to January 18, 2026, the Vietnam GrandSale 2025, the national centralised promotion programme, will take place nationwide under a new decision issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
The transformation of Vietnam over the past eight decades is a testament to the nation’s strength and determination, British officials said at a celebration in London marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day and the 15th anniversary of the Vietnam – UK Strategic Partnership.
Party General Secretary To Lam has called for intellectual efforts, engagement of scientists and experts, as well as global expertise to chart strategies for the development of urban and rural areas, ensuring that they meet the country’s growth requirements in the new era.