(VOV) - The Republic of Korea's U23 team held Vietnam to a 1-1 draw in their final match to earn the single point they needed to win the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) Cup on October 28.

Vietnam put in a strong performance to brush aside Laos 4-0 in Vietnam Football Federation Cup match in Ho Chi Minh City on October 26. 

The nation’s industrial production increased 4.5 percent in the first 10 months of this year compared to the same period last year, announced the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Italy crushed Vietnam 9-0 in a futsal match at the HCM City international friendly futsal tournament at Tan Binh Gymnasium, HCM City, on October 25.

British Prime Minister David Cameron has received hand-made gifts from Vietnamese Agent Orange victims as thanks for supporting their fundraiser.

A sunken ship containing three skulls was discovered on October 23 under the bed of the Ma River at its Lach Hoi estuary to Sam Son beach when routine dredging work led to the starting find.

Fifty children with cleft lips and palates received free examinations and surgery as part of a one-week program that started at the National Hospital of Odonto-Stomatology in Hanoi on October 22.

Several schools offering courses illegally affiliated with foreign education institutions have been fined, according to the Ministry of Education and Training.

As many as 45 Vietnamese fishermen and three Filipinos have been rescued over the last three days, according to Vietnam’s Coastal Information Station.

Japanese carmaker Mazda has intended to develop an engine factory in Vietnam with total investment capital of around US$600 million, the Dau tu (Vietnam Investment Review) reported.