VOV.VN - More than 100 cats from countries including the Philippines, China, Thailand, and Taiwan gathered in Ho Chi Minh City for the WCF International Jubilee Cat Show 2025 on November 1-2, competing in categories of beauty and grace.

VOV.VN - As floodwaters recede, Hoi An ancient town in Da Nang city, central Vietnam remains covered in mud and debris, with local authorities and residents joining efforts to clear streets, homes, and the Hoai River.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam, his spouse, and a high-level Vietnamese delegation paid an official visit to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland from October 28 to 30 at the invitation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

VOV.VN - The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) was honored with one first prize, one second prize, one third prize, and one consolation prize at the 5th National Press Awards on combating corruption, wastefulness, and negative phenomena 2024-2025, held in Hanoi on October 30.

VOV.VN - Chuong conical hats, Bat Trang ceramics, Chang Son paper fans and other finely crafted handicrafts are on display at the first Autumn Fair, bringing Hanoi’s rich cultural heritage to life.

VOV.VN - The first Autumn Fair 2025 opened at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Hanoi on the evening of October 25, held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in coordination with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Hanoi People’s Committee, and other governmental agencies.

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong of Vietnam and United Nations Secretary-General Antpnio Guterres co-hosted the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes (Hanoi Convention), in Hanoi on October 25.

VOV.VN - South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa paid a State visit to Vietnam on October 23–24 at the invitation of President Luong Cuong, marking the first visit to the country by a South African head of state in nearly two decades.

VOV.VN - On October 24, Da Lat resort’s sky was filled with the vibrant colors of dozens of hot air balloons rising from Lam Vien Square, marking the opening of the three-day Lam Dong Balloon & Arts Festival 2025 – The Sunrise Legacy, the largest event of its kind in the region.

VOV.VN - Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly Laszlo Kover has paid an official four-day visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, starting October 18.

VOV.VN - Every year around mid-October, the floating season in Dong Thap province, part of the Mekong Delta, brings prosperity to local fishermen as the rising waters deliver an abundance of typical aquatic products such as fish, shrimp, crabs, and snails.

VOV.VN - When the capital city drifts into deep sleep, it is the time when women at Long Bien market, Hanoi, prepare to transport heavy boxes to the wholesalers’ collection points. For them, Vietnamese Women’s Day on October 20 is simply a hope to earn more trips to support their small families.

VOV.VN - Ca Mau has emerged as a leading tourism destination in Vietnam, thanks to its strong focus on eco-tourism blended with cultural and spiritual experiences. Following its merger with Bac Lieu, the local tourism industry is expected to achieve further growth in the near future.

VOV.VN - Fashion designer Thanh Huong Bui has unveiled her “Manifeste” collection at Shanghai Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 (SFW SS26), featuring Truc Chi, a unique form of traditional Vietnamese paper art.

VOV.VN - Practicing yoga atop the sacred Yen Tu Mountain at an altitude of 1,068 meters and immersing in the breathtaking sea of clouds surrounding Dong (Bronze) Pagoda in the early autumn morning offers pilgrims a truly unique and serene experience.

VOV.VN - Four ambassadors’ spouses from the Czech Republic, Japan, Ukraine, and the United States showcased a collection of Áo Dài (traditional Vietnamese long dress) designed by Anh Thu during an international traditional costume show in Hanoi on October 11.

VOV.VN - A large number of locals and tourists are flocking to the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi to immerse themselves in vibrant cultural and culinary exchange activities at the first Cultures of World Festival, promoting mutual understanding among nations.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam has paid a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) where he also attended a grand ceremony marking 80 years of the Workers’ Party of Korea.

VOV.VN - Amid torrential rain and severe flooding, soldiers have waded through deep waters to evacuate residents and deliver food and essential supplies to affected households.

VOV.VN - General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un chaired a solemn state welcome ceremony for Party General Secretary To Lam and his delegation in Pyongyang on the morning of October 9.

VOV.VN - The 20th "Hanoi in My Heart" exhibition opened at the Temple of Literature on October 8, showcasing 80 photographs that vividly capture the image of a modern and innovative capital on its journey of development.

VOV.VN - Heavy downpours triggered by Typhoon Matmo's circulation battered several northern localities on October 7, including Hanoi, Bac Ninh, Thanh Hoa, Thai Nguyen, and Tuyen Quang.

VOV.VN - Heavy overnight rain, triggered by the circulation of Typhoon Matmo (Storm No. 11 in the East Sea), drenched Hanoi and continued into the early hours of October 7, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

VOV.VN - Prolonged flooding caused by typhoon Bualoi, heavy rain, and water discharge from hydroelectric dams has inundated large areas of peach and kumquat cultivation along the Red River in Hanoi, dealing a heavy blow to the business ahead of the lunar New Year festival (Tet).

VOV.VN - In the mountainous border area of northern Thanh Hoa province, soldiers from Trung Ly Border Guard Station join the “Nuoi em Muong Lat” project -a community initiative providing meals and support for children in remote areas, and the local youth union to bring warmth and happiness to children on the Mid-Autumn Festival.

VOV.VN - Numerous families on October 4 brought their children to celebrate and experience the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, where the “Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 - Joy with Children” program will run on October 4 and 5 (the 13th and 14th days of the 8th lunar month).

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam on October 4 delivered a keynote speech at the 8th Congress of the Central Public Security Party Organization for the 2025-2030 tenure.

VOV.VN - With the Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 approaching, Hanoi’s traditional toy markets, such as Hang Ma Street, Hang Gai Street, and Dong Xuan Market, are buzzing with activity, as traditional toys and decorations take center stage.

VOV.VN - After Typhoon Bualoi swept through northern mountainous and central provinces on October 1, residents and soldiers worked to clear debris and restore daily life.

VOV.VN - Impacted by typhoon Bualoi, hours of heavy downpours on September 30 turned many streets in Hanoi into rivers, paralysing traffic and forcing commuters to spend hours trying to get home after work.