VOV.VN - Since the establishment of diplomatic ties in January 1950, both Vietnam and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) have continuously worked to preserve, inherit, and strengthen this special relationship, from the early days of national liberation struggles to the current phase of national construction and development.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for strengthened actions to ensure that the Vietnamese stock market continues to grow strongly, transparently, efficiently, modernly, and sustainably so as to be upgraded to higher standards and become an important channel for medium- and long-term capital mobilisation.

Despite mounting pressures from a trade protectionism policy spreading across the world, Vietnam’s economy recorded an impressive growth rate in the third quarter this year, with gross domestic product (GDP) expanding by 8.23% year on year.

VOV.VN - Eleven Vietnamese universities have been named in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, with the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City leading national institutions in the 501-600 group, according to THE’s latest release on October 9.

VOV.VN - Despite ongoing economic challenges, Hanoi’s retail and consumer service sectors continue to post strong results, remaining one of Vietnam’s key growth drivers.

The Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) has joined hands with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and local authorities to help affected communities in Cebu city recover from the devastating impacts of Super Typhoon Bualoi and a 6.9-magnitude earthquake.

The first Congress of the Government’s Party Organisation for the 2025-2030 tenure will be held in Hanoi from October 12 - 13, heard a press conference on October 9.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 9 chaired a nationwide teleconference to launch the National Target Programme on Drug Prevention and Control to 2030.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Laos are working together to enhance education quality, with a training course on primary school self-assessment opening in Vientiane on October 9.

VOV.VN - The Plant Production and Protection Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment in collaboration with the Australian Embassy in Vietnam held a ceremony on October 9 to announce the official export of Vietnamese pomelo to Australia - a significant milestone in the country’s agricultural trade.