VOV.VN - National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will open a direct air service from Hanoi to Cebu, the Philippines, starting December 1, with three flights per week operated by Airbus A321 aircraft.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Central Relief Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee received nearly VND799 billion (US$30.31 million) in donations from individuals, organisations and enterprises to support residents in areas affected by Typhoon Matmo as of 5pm on October 8.