VOV.VN - Vice Chairman of the Da Nang municipal People’s Committee Tran Nam Hung and Mayor of Le Havre in northwestern France Édouard Philippe on October 7 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish cooperation and friendship ties between the two port cities of Vietnam and France.

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 rains that hit northern Vietnam, including Hanoi, began to ease gradually from the afternoon of October 7, though moderate showers may return to the northeast early October 8, according to Nguyen Van Huong, Head of the Weather Forecasting Department at the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).

VOV.VN - Vietnam's southern An Giang province and Koh Kong province of Cambodia on October 6 signed a memorandum of cooperation for the search, recovery, and repatriation of remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who lost their lives in Cambodia during wartime, under the 25th phase for the 2025–2026 dry season.

In Vietnam, the legal framework governing artificial intelligence (AI) is being refined to keep pace with the explosive growth of this technology, particularly generative AI.

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).

Around 500 domestic and international delegates are expected to attend the 38th Annual Conference of the Law Association for Asia and the Pacific (LAWASIA 2025), which will take place in Hanoi from October 11–13, 2025, according to a press briefing on October 6.

Vietnamese children in Japan and Austria are welcoming the Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 with lanterns, lion dances, and traditional mooncakes, bringing the warm spirit of reunion and national culture to expatriate communities.

VOV.VN - Dengue fever is surging across Vietnam, with over 86,000 infections and 17 deaths recorded so far this year, according to the Ministry of Health.

VOV.VN - From now until the end of 2025, the number of storms and tropical depressions in the East Sea is expected to be higher than the multi-year average, while cold air fronts are forecast to increase in both intensity and frequency from October, earlier than usual, according to the Department of Hydrometeorology.

VOV.VN - Mang But commune of central Quang Ngai province has experienced 14 earthquakes over the past 10 hours, with the strongest registering a magnitude of 4.9, according to the Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Centre under the Institute of Geophysics.

The Mid-Autumn Festival of 2025 is taking place in Hoi An ancient town, Da Nang city, from October 3–6 with a variety of festive lantern shows, lion dances, lantern processions, and outdoor performances, offering residents and visitors a vibrant celebration rich in cultural identity.

VOV.VN - Typhoon Matmo made landfall in the Fangcheng area of China’s Guangxi province, near the Vietnam–China border on October 6, before weakening into a tropical depression as it moved deeper into the northern mountainous regions of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The Quang Tri Provincial Border Guard on October 5 dismantled a major transnational drug trafficking ring, arresting two Lao nationals and seizing 500 kilograms of synthetic drugs.

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.

Education for Nature Vietnam (ENV) has announced that 91 wild animals were released back into the forest at Tam Dao National Park in late September following successful rehabilitation at the Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Centre.

A groundbreaking ceremony for the Hanoi Opera House and Thematic Cultural and Artistic Park project was held in Tay Ho ward on October 5 by the Hanoi People’s Committee, marking the beginning of one of the capital’s most ambitious cultural developments in decades.

Hanoi Metro Co. Ltd. on October 4 announced the launch of phase two of its pilot programme on electronic identification, authentication, and biometric recognition on Metro Line 2A (Cat Linh-Ha Dong).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Chairman of the Central Council for Emulation and Commendation, on October 5 launched an emulation campaign to celebrate the 14th National Party Congress, the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure.

Wild elephants, long regarded as a symbol of strength in nature and closely tied to the culture and belief of many communities in Vietnam, are now facing the real risk of extinction.

VOV.VN - Typhoon Matmo is heading for the northern coast of Quang Ninh province on the night of October 5 and is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to northern Vietnam.

The Ho Chi Minh City Association for the Protection of Children’s Rights on October 4 inaugurated a new Child Counseling and Service Office at Hoa Hong Shelter, located on Lam Van Ben street, District 7, aiming to strengthen child protection and care in the city.

VOV.VN - Typhoon Matmo strengthened to level 12 winds (118-133 km/h), gusting to level 15 (over 170 km/h), moving west-northwest at about 25 km/h on the afternoon of October 4, and is forecast to hit the northern coast of Vietnam, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and flooding risks to six provinces from Quang Ninh to Hung Yen in the coming days.

VOV.VN - Responding to the appeal of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee, the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) launched a fundraising campaign at its Hanoi headquarters on October 4 to support residents heavily affected by Typhoon Bualoi, the 10th storm to hit the East Sea this year.

Vice President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee and Chairwoman of the Vietnam Women’s Union Nguyen Thi Tuyen has urged expanded collaboration between the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and Vietnamese political and social organisations to develop comprehensive programmes for child care.

The Presidential Office organised a fundraising event on October 3 to support those affected by Typhoon Bualoi (Storm No. 10).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh ordered prompt measures to ensure shelter, food, and essential supplies for communities affected by Typhoon Bualoi and subsequent flooding and tornadoes, with a firm commitment that no one shall be left homeless or hungry.

A forum titled “Unlocking the Innovation Potential between France and Vietnam, Lessons from Nobel Laureate Serge Haroche” took place in Hanoi on October 3 as part of National Innovation Day 2025.

The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee has announced channels for organisations and individuals to support of communities severely affected by Typhoon Bualoi.