An international seminar on resolving territorial border disputes in a changing world was held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' National Boundary Commission in Hanoi on October 21, gathering leading international law experts along with representatives from Vietnamese government agencies, research institutes, and universities.

The Border Guard Command of Quang Tri province and the Military Command of Savannakhet province (Laos) have jointly organised a border protection exercise aimed at preventing illegal migration and cross-border movements along the Vietnam–Laos border.

In recent years, international e-commerce platforms have helped Vietnamese products to reach more customers and markets, becoming an important export channel for domestic manufacturers.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade will host a Vietnam-Cambodia trade and investment conference in An Giang province on October 17, aiming to boost trade promotion, import-export activities, and regional cooperation.

Nearly 1,000 big-spending Chinese tourists entered Vietnam on October 14 through the Mong Cai international border gate in the northern province of Quang Ninh for a MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) getaway.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam on October 11 attended a groundbreaking ceremony for Na Ngoi Boarding School for primary and lower secondary students in Na Ngoi commune, Nghe An province, demonstrating the Party and State’s special concern for the development of border regions.

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.

VOV.VN - VIetnam and Cambodia are boosting economic and investment cooperation, with Vietnam ranking among the top five foreign investors in Cambodia and both sides seeking to strengthen dialogue, promote investment incentives, and improve cross border connectivity.

As a dynamic economy, Vietnam has opportunities to capitalise on blockchain, stablecoin, and sandbox to promote cross-border payments, contributing to its competitiveness and financial integration into the world, according to experts.