A total of 490 sets of remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who fell in Cambodia have been discovered and repatriated during the 24th phase (2024–2025 dry season), reaching over 180% of the target.

Vietnam is witnessing a drop in the birth rate, raising concerns over the workforce quality amid national development demand, according to the national survey results unveiled at a conference held in Hanoi on October 17.

The French Research Institute on East Asia (IFRAE) and the National Institute for Oriental Languages and Civilisations (INALCO) co-hosted a workshop titled “What system of innovation in Vietnam?” in Paris on October 16.

VOV.VN - A tropical depression is forming east of the central Philippines and is expected to strengthen into a storm within the next 24-48 hours, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).

VOV.VN - The Faculty of Tourism Studies under the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH), Vietnam National University, Hanoi, and the College of Tourism at Rikkyo University (Japan) co-organized the international conference “Contemporary Issues in Tourism Research” (CITR2025) on October 17 in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Leaders from the Mekong Delta city of Can Thơ on October 17 received a delegation from the Contents Convergence Software Research Institute under Kyonggi University of the Republic of Korea (RoK) to discuss orientations and promote bilateral cooperation in multiple areas, particularly digital transformation, science and technology, and smart city development.

The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) Central Committee reported that as of October 16, its fundraising programme “65 Years of Vietnam–Cuba Solidarity” had collected more than VND537.7 billion (over US$20.41 million) in support of the Cuban people.

VOV.VN - Authorities in Nha Trang city, central Vietnam, have rescued a male tourist from Moldova from drowning at a local beach.

VOV.VN - Leaders of Team K52 of the Gia Lai Military Command confirmed on October 17 that military forces have discovered 18 sets of remains in a garden of a local resident in Ia Boong commune, Gia Lai province.

Vietnam has considered sustainable poverty reduction a consistent and long-term national policy throughout its process of renewal and development towards socialism.

A joint emergency response drill for cross-border infectious diseases was held in Jiangcheng county, Pu'er city, China’s Yunnan province on October 14 - 15 as part of the Vietnam-China-Laos Cross-Border Infectious Disease Emergency Response Drill 2025.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will soon repatriate 33 citizens who have fallen victim to high-paying job scams in Cambodia, said Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pham Thu Hang.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Ministry of Construction (MoC) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have agreed to deepen strategic cooperation in crucial sectors, including construction, transportation, flood control, and smart urban development.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Institute of Culture, Arts, Sports, and Tourism (VICAST) hosted a seminar in Hanoi on October 16, analyzing solutions to enhance the quality and competitiveness of mountain retreat products in the country.

VOV.VN - In the context of comprehensive digital transformation, implementing electronic medical records (EMRs) has become an urgent and indispensable need for Vietnam’s healthcare sector.

VOV.VN - Cambodian authorities have arrested eight Vietnamese nationals, including three women, during a raid on a site allegedly involved in online fraud in Chbar Ampov District, Phnom Penh.

The capital city of Hanoi saw nearly 179,000 people find employment during the first nine months of 2025, surpassing its full-year target by 5.84% and edging up 0.07% year-on-year, according to the municipal Department of Home Affairs (DoHA).

Vietnam has affirmed its growing position on the global 5G technology map as Viettel High Tech, a subsidiary of the Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group, has been honoured by Gartner for its role in commercialising 5G technology.

Domestic and foreign scientists gathered at an international workshop held by the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences’ institute for Asia – Pacific studies in Hanoi on October 15 to exchange academic perspectives, evaluate the Vietnam – China relations, and propose ways to bolster cooperation between the two countries.

Algerian media reports highlight strong interest in Vietnam’s policies on mobilising overseas Vietnamese resources for national development, seen as an effective model for Algeria to adapt in its efforts to strengthen ties with its communities abroad.

The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee on October 15 announced the 20 outstanding female students who win the 2025 Vietnam Female Students in Science and Technology Award.

VOV.VN - Algerian media have shown growing interest in Vietnam’s policies to mobilize overseas talent for national development, viewing them as an effective and adaptable model for Algeria’s own strategy to connect with its overseas community.

VOV.VN - Northern Vietnam is expected to experience a new cold spell of the season beginning the night of October 18, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Outstanding farmers and agricultural scientists of 2025 were honoured at a ceremony held in Hanoi on October 14, in celebration of the 95th founding anniversary of the Vietnam Farmers’ Union (October 14, 1930–2025).

Australia is providing up to AUD3 million in humanitarian assistance to Vietnam following Typhoons Bualoi and Matmo, as these consecutive typhoons have led to widespread destruction and flooding across northern and central Vietnam.

Samsung Vietnam on October 14 donated VND10 billion (over US$379,000) to help residents in flood-hit provinces overcome the consequences of recent storms, responding to the appeal of the Presidium of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee.

The Vietnam Pavilion has won the silver award in the Exhibition Design category at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai in Japan, marking the first time the country has received this honour, according to the Department of International Cooperation under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The Hanoi Department of Public Security announced on October 14 that its Investigation Police Agency had initiated legal proceedings against Nguyen Hoa Binh and nine other individuals on charges of “Fraud and appropriation of property” and “Violation of accounting regulations causing serious consequences”.

Ho Chi Minh City will pilot the operation of its new digital government management platform across the entire city from October 15 to the end of this year.

VOV.VN - An unexploded bomb weighing nearly 200kg was found on the bank of the Ngan Sau River in the central province of Ha Tinh on October 13.