Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien on October 26 had a working session with US Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment Jacob Helberg on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Vietnam’s pepper sector has maintained its leading global position despite sharp price swings over the past year, driven by supply shortages and higher logistics costs.

More travellers from Eastern European countries are coming to Vietnam thanks to a visa exemption policy which has made it easier for European travellers to explore the country.

The official visit to the UK from October 28-30 by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation will lift comprehensive cooperation between the two countries to new heights, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Do Minh Hung.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has emerged as the fourth-largest supplier of fruits and vegetables to Taiwan (China) during the nine-month period of 2025, with exports reaching US$159 million.

VOV.VN - Miss Grand Vietnam 2025 first runner-up Nguyen Thi Thu Ngan has been announced as Vietnam’s representative to the Miss Intercontinental 2025 pageant, which will take place in Egypt, with the grand finale scheduled for January 29, 2026, in Sahl Hasheesh.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has designated November 15-20 as a nationwide film week to celebrate and promote the upcoming 24th Vietnam Film Festival, scheduled for November 21-25 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam had exported more than 7 million tonnes of rice as of October 15, but domestic paddy and rice prices have fallen amid slower purchases by exporters, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).

Vietnam’s contributions and proposals align with the economic issues that shape discussions at the 47th ASEAN Summit, including the push for deeper integration towards sustainability and the development of a digital-based economy, said Dr. Zokhri Idris, a senior international relations analyst at Universiti Malaya.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Singapore will soon sign an Action Plan to implement the 2025 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, providing a five-year roadmap for comprehensive cooperation.