VOV.VN - Vietnam welcomes Timor-Leste as the 11th official member of ASEAN and believes that the country will make a positive contribution to the development of the ASEAN Community, focusing on solidarity, resilience, and placing people at the centre.

VOV.VN - Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pham Thu Hang on October 16 reaffirmed Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Spratly Islands, including Thitu Island, following the collision between Chinese and Philippine government vessels near the area.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Institute of Culture, Arts, Sports, and Tourism (VICAST) hosted a seminar in Hanoi on October 16, analyzing solutions to enhance the quality and competitiveness of mountain retreat products in the country.

VOV.VN - More than 6,000 Business-to-Business (B2B) meetings between domestic and foreign travel companies have been registered during the two-day Da Nang International Tourism Festival 2025 that opened on October 16.

VOV.VN - The fifth Regional Conference of the Organisation of World Heritage Cities - Asia and the Pacific (OWHC-AP) concluded on October 16 in Hue city, following three days of productive discussions.

VOV.VN - Two Vietnamese delicacies have earned recognition from international food magazine TasteAtlas, securing spots on its list of the 100 best freshwater fish dishes in the world.

VOV.VN - The 8th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Sports (AMMS-8) opened in Hanoi on October 16, following the conclusion of the 16th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Sports (SOMS 16).

VOV.VN - Following a significant decrease a week ago, the retail price of petrol climbed in a new price adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

VOV.VN - Ca Mau has emerged as a leading tourism destination in Vietnam, thanks to its strong focus on eco-tourism blended with cultural and spiritual experiences. Following its merger with Bac Lieu, the local tourism industry is expected to achieve further growth in the near future.

Vietnamese tourism businesses are actively promoting the country’s destinations at ITB Asia 2025, alongside MICE Show Asia and Travel Tech Asia, in Singapore from October 15 to 17.