A rapid succession of powerful storms, torrential rains, and flash floods has created what Vietnamese officials are calling a “compound disaster,” causing widespread devastation and underscoring the urgent need for long-term climate resilience strategies.

The Central Relief Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee received nearly VND799 billion (US$30.31 million) in donations from individuals, organisations and enterprises to support residents in areas affected by Typhoon Matmo as of 5pm on October 8.

As of October 6, the Government had received confirmations from 100 countries and over 100 international and regional organisations to attend the Opening for the Signature of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (the Hanoi Convention), with the participation of numerous heads of state, government leaders.

Vietnam’s first-ever inclusion by FTSE Russell in the list of Secondary Emerging Markets, alongside China, India, and Indonesia, represents a historic turning point and a new phase in the development of its stock market, according to Associate Professor Dr Ho Quoc Tuan from the University of Bristol (UK).

Vietnamese and Singaporean young military officers gathered in Hanoi on October 8 to exchange knowledge, share professional experiences, and discuss military training and operations.

The Southeast Asian Esports Federation (SEAEF) was officially established on October 8, bringing together 11 member countries from across the region, according to the Vietnam Recreational and Electronic Sports Association (VIRESA).

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on October 8 reviewed the draft amended Press Law, focusing on the financial mechanism of core multimedia agencies.

Vietnam’s pepper export earnings exceeded US$1.26 billion in the first nine months of 2025, surging by 27.6% year-on-year, signaling a clear recovery in the international market, the Vietnam Pepper and Spices Association (VPSA) has reported.

Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast has made a strong impression at Busworld Europe 2025, the world’s largest trade fair for the bus and coach industry, which is underway in Brussels, Belgium, from October 4–9.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision establishing the steering committee for the Opening for the Signature of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention) and related events in Vietnam.