VOV.VN - The Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations under the Ministry of National Defence, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam, held a youth dialogue on women’s leadership role of in peacekeeping and peacebuilding to mark the 25th anniversary of the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS).

VOV.VN - Heavy rains triggered extreme flooding in Hue and Da Nang cities, central Vietnam from October 27 to 30, with water levels on major rivers exceeding alarm level 3 and surpassing historical records.

VOV.VN - The UN General Assembly’s 80th session discussed and adopted the annual resolution entitled “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial, and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba.” on October 28-29, at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Trade Promotion Center (ITPC) on October 30 hosted a conference between municipal leaders and the foreign direct investment (FDI) community 2025, featuring the participation of more than 400 delegates.

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.

Severe rainfall and rising floods had forced the evacuation of 7,253 households, totalling 22,080 people, to safe locations in central Vietnam by 17:30 on October 29, according to the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Vietnam welcomes the UK’s active role in the reform of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), particularly in supporting the restoration of the dispute settlement system and promoting multilateral initiatives, a Vietnamese diplomat has said.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 29 signed a decision to establish a steering committee tasked with developing a scheme for foreign-invested economy development.

Despite the peak travel season, challenges from current natural disasters are hindering Vietnam from reaching its ambitious goal of welcoming 25 million foreign visitors in 2025. This demands stronger efforts, timely policies, and bold, innovative solutions across the industry.

Vietnam and Malaysia have agreed to strengthen coordination in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, with both sides reaffirming their shared commitment to promoting sustainable fisheries and agricultural development.