VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade, in coordination with relevant agencies, hosted a forum in Hanoi on October 9 to emphasise the critical role of identification and traceability technology in enhancing the competitiveness of Vietnamese products in both domestic and international markets.

VOV.VN - The third edition of the UOB Painting of the Year (POY) Vietnam has crowned local artist Cao Van Thuc as the top winner for his lacquer painting titled "Gắn kết tạm thời" (lit. Temporary Bond), which showcases the beauty of Vietnamese labourers.

VOV.VN - General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un chaired a solemn state welcome ceremony for Party General Secretary To Lam and his delegation in Pyongyang on the morning of October 9.

VOV.VN - Half a century after the Vietnam War, the lingering effects of Agent Orange/dioxin still devastate lives and the environment. Vietnam has received strong support from the international community, including Belgium, a responsible and sincere partner in its recovery efforts.

VOV.VN - The 20th "Hanoi in My Heart" exhibition opened at the Temple of Literature on October 8, showcasing 80 photographs that vividly capture the image of a modern and innovative capital on its journey of development.

The Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association (VYEA) announced in Hanoi on October 8 the summary report of Vietnam Private Sector Forum 2025 (VPSF 2025) and launched a programme to train 10,000 chief executive officers (CEOs) from 2025 to 2030.

As of 5pm on October 8, heavy rains triggered by the aftermath of Typhoon Matmo had inundated and damaged nearly 22,600 ha of rice and crops, killed or swept away hundreds of thousands of livestock and poultry, and flooded close to 17,000 houses.

The renowned travel magazine Travel + Leisure has recently listed six caves in the central province of Quang Tri as must-visit destinations for anyone exploring Vietnam’s underground wonders, announced the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The Quang Ninh Food Festival 2025, themed “Quang Ninh – Convergence of the Best Food”, will take place from October 30 to November 2 at Sun Carnival Square in Bai Chay ward.

A rapid succession of powerful storms, torrential rains, and flash floods has created what Vietnamese officials are calling a “compound disaster,” causing widespread devastation and underscoring the urgent need for long-term climate resilience strategies.