VOV.VN - The University of Economics under Vietnam National University, Hanoi on October 3 hosted the Vietnam-Japan Forum 2025 under the theme “Vietnam–Japan partnership: Collaboration and Development in a Changing Global Context,” marking the 52nd anniversary of diplomatic relations and two years since Vietnam and Japan elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Japan have pledged to bolster cooperation in science and technology, prioritizing semiconductors under JST’s NEXUS program, sending 60 PhD researchers for joint studies and pursuing long-term, co-funded projects as Vietnam ramps up its new AI and infrastructure strategy.

The Department of Forestry and Forest Protection under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has launched WoodID, a mobile AI application that identifies wood species, which can recognise over 260 types of wood so far.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam national U23 squad will partake in a four-nation friendly tournament in China this November as part of their preparation for the 2026 AFC U23 Championship finals.

The ongoing visit to Mongolia by Sen. Lieut. Gen. Tran Quang Phuong, member of the Party Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA), is expected to give new momentum to the Vietnam-Mongolia Comprehensive Partnership and make bilateral ties deeper and more substantive.

VOV.VN - Police of the Phu Quoc Special Zone in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang on October 3 announced that they have issued arrest warrants and prosecuted two Algerian nationals for circulating counterfeit US dollars in Phu Quoc.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese team concluded the Asian Aquatics Championships 2025 in India on October 2 with 2 gold, 7 silver, and 6 bronze medals, finishing fourth overall – the best-ever result at a continental-level championship.

VOV.VN - Several major corporations, including De Heus Group, Heineken, and Hung Nhon Group, are actively exploring investment opportunities in Ho Chi Minh City across key sectors such as high-tech agriculture, logistics, and international financial services.

VOV.VN - The Central Highland province of Lam Dong will become a vibrant cultural and tourism destination as it is to host the Lam Dong Balloon & Arts Festival 2025 – The Sunrise Legacy, the largest of its kind in the locality, from October 24 to 26.

VOV.VN - In the spirit of solidarity and mutual support, on October 3 at the Government Office headquarters, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, along with Government leaders and staff of the Government Office, donated at least one day’s salary each to support people affected by recent storms and floods.