A friendship gathering themed “President Ho Chi Minh, Vietnamese women, and the spirit of international solidarity” was held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Brazil, in collaboration with the Group of Spouses of Heads of Mission (BSB Group) in Brasilia on October 17.

VOV.VN - Tropical Storm Fengshen is moving quickly northwestward and is expected to enter the East Sea on October 20, while a cold spell begins affecting northern Vietnam, bringing cooler nights and early mornings.

The Japanese Professional Skills College (JPC) held its inauguration and opening ceremony for the first academic year in the Mekong Delta province of Can Tho on October 18.

As Vietnam moves deeper into the digital era, the demand for a highly skilled workforce with digital competencies is growing.

Total donations to the “65 Years of Vietnam–Cuba Solidarity” campaign reached VND615 billion (US$23.34 million), 9.5 times higher than the initial target, heard the campaign's closing ceremony in Hanoi on October 18.

VOV.VN - The central city of Da Nang will host the International Congress on Mathematical Physics (ICMP) 2027, one of the world’s most prestigious scientific events in the field, from August 2 to 7, 2027, at Duy Tan University.

VOV.VN - Metfone, a subsidiary of Viettel Group, joined hands with Cambodia’s National Blood Transfusion Center to organize the 2025 Blood Donation Day on October 18 in Phnom Penh, carrying the message “One drop of blood- a million hearts.”

VOV.VN - A cold air mass is moving southward and is expected to affect the northeastern region of Vietnam early on October 19, bringing cooler weather to the north, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Japanese retail giant Aeon and the Aeon 1% Club Foundation have announced financial support for Vietnamese communities affected by recent devastating storms.

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.