- The “Vietnam Day” not only showcases the country, its people, history, and culture to Korean friends but also underscores the mutual affection and understanding that form the foundation for sustainable cooperation between the two countries, State President Luong Cuong said on October 30.

Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong held talks with Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Gyeongju city on October 30 as he is in the Republic of Korea (RoK) to attend the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week 2025.

Digital payments in Vietnam have continued to expand rapidly, with QR code transactions soaring by more than 150% in value, according to a report released by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on October 29.

Vietnam always creates favourable conditions for foreign investors, including Korean companies and Lotte Group, to make long-term investments in the country, State President Luong Cuong told Chairman of Lotte Group Shin Dong-bin on October 30.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia has recently conducted a consular visit to 11 Vietnamese fishermen detained for illegal fishing in Sabah state as part of the efforts to protect Vietnamese citizens abroad and lift the European Council’s yellow card warning on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Lawmakers are scheduled to discuss the implementation of the 2025 State budget, as well as the State budget estimates and the plan for allocation of the central budget for 2026 during the 15th National Assembly (NA)’s ongoing 10th session on October 30.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s state budget revenue is expected to reach VND 2.38 quadrillion (US$95 billion) in 2025, up nearly 17% from 2024, according to the Ministry of Finance.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 28 joined leaders of ASEAN member states at the closing ceremony of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related high-level meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as well as the handover of the ASEAN Chair from Malaysia to the Philippines.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the United States have issued a joint statement on the framework for a reciprocal trade agreement, emphasising fairness, balance, and expanded bilateral trade and investment opportunities.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the United States have agreed to accelerate the signing of a reciprocal trade agreement, aiming to ensure fairness, balance, and stronger bilateral trade and investment cooperation, marking an important step forward in their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.