Many current issues were scrutinised at a plenary discussion held as part of the first Party Congress of the Government, the 2025–2030 tenure, on the afternoon of October 12.

Vietnam has achieved remarkable socio-economic progress over the past tenure, driven by the concerted efforts of ministries and localities to seize opportunities and overcome challenges under the Party and Government’s leadership, Politburo member and Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh said.

The first Congress of the Government’s Party Organisation, the 2025 – 2030 tenure, had its preparatory meeting held under the chair of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is also Politburo member and Secretary of the Government’s Party Committee, on October 12.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is ready to share with the global ecotourism community its experience in developing “green” and responsible tourism models based on nature and indigenous culture, with the active participation of local communities toward sustainable development goals.

VOV.VN - Over the past nearly four decades since the Doi Moi (Renovation) process, Vietnam’s community of entrepreneurs and enterprises has grown stronger, becoming a vital pillar of the national economy.

VOV.VN - Facing veteran Turkish three-cushion carom player Tasdemir Tayfun in the semifinals of the World Cup Billiards Antwerp 2025 on October 12, Bao Phuong Vinh Vietnam) conceded a defeat, securing the bronze medal.

A delegation from the central province of Khanh Hoa led by Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Khac Toan recently had a working session with the Swiss-Vietnamese Economic Forum (SVEF) as part of a working trip to Switzerland.

As of 5 p.m. on October 11, individuals, agencies, and organisations had pledged a total of VND907.45 billion (US$34.45 million) through the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) to support victims of natural disasters.

Ghana became Vietnam’s largest rice buyer in September, accounting for nearly 22% of total exports after the Philippines temporarily suspended imports.

FTSE Russell’s upgrade of Vietnam from frontier to secondary emerging market status signals growing confidence from international investors and recognises Vietnam's importance as an investment destination, according to Mariam J. Sherman, World Bank Division Director for Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.