Party General Secretary To Lam received British Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew at the Party Central Committee’s headquarters in Hanoi on the afternoon of October 17.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung received a delegation from the Germany – Vietnam Friendship Association (DVG) led by its President Rolf Schulze in Hanoi on October 17, appreciating the German people’s enduring support for Vietnam and the contributions by German friendship associations.

The upcoming official visit to Finland by Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, from October 20 to 22, symbolises a new era of bilateral cooperation rooted in innovation, knowledge, and green development, Vietnamese Ambassador to Finland Pham Thi Thanh Binh told the Vietnam News Agency.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam People’s Public Security Sports team clinched one gold and one bronze medal at the 22nd International Mixed Martial Arts Tournament held in Russia from October 12 to 16.

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.

Twelve Vietnamese enterprises garnered strong attention at London Packaging Week 2025, held on October 15–16 at ExCeL London, the UK’s largest exhibition centre.

The upcoming official visit to Vietnam by Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly László Kövér from October 18 – 22 not only demonstrates the mutual respect between the two nations but also reaffirms the commitment of their senior leaders to further deepen the comprehensive partnership.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on October 17 adopted a resolution to adjust the personal income tax (PIT) deduction rates, applicable from the 2026 tax period, with final settlement in the first quarter of 2027.

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 - Ovation of the Seas, a Quantum-class vessel operated by Royal Caribbean International, docked at Chan May Port in Hue City, central Vietnam on the morning of October 17, bringing more than 4,000 international tourists.