Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Singaporean Minister-in-Charge of Energy, and Science and Technology in the Ministry of Trade and Industry Tan See Leng have agreed to continue close coordination in deploying key areas of cooperation in energy, industry, trade, science and technology.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son held meetings with President of the Belgian House of Representatives Peter De Roover and European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Sikela on October 10 to deepen cooperation across key sectors.

Vietnam’s hosting of the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention) in Hanoi on October 25–26 demonstrates the country’s commitment to promoting the rule of law in cyberspace and its contribution to global efforts to address emerging challenges in international affairs.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam has paid a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) where he also attended a grand ceremony marking 80 years of the Workers’ Party of Korea.

VOV.VN - The 2025 KOREA X VIETNAM Traditional Musical Exchange Concert (Koviet Sinawi) opened at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, on October 10, drawing students and young audiences eager to experience and learn about Korea’s traditional music and culture.

VOV.VN - The “Vietnam - EU Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum 2025” will be held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 17 focusing on future-oriented economic strategies with a strong emphasis on green growth and sustainable development.

VOV.VN - The first International Exhibition and Summit on Modern Railway Technology and Infrastructure Supply Chain in Vietnam (VRT&CON’2025) will be held at Vietnam Exposition Centre, Hanoi, from November 12-15.

Japanese Professor Natsume Nagato has been reappointed Vietnam’s Honorary Consul in Nagoya city, Aichi prefecture for another three years.

The Vietnam – China Friendship Association of Hai Phong city, alongside the China Business Association in Vietnam and relevant agencies, co-hosted the countries' 2025 friendship exchange in the northern port city on October 10.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam International Trade Report 2025, released by the Foreign Trade University (FTU) on October 10 in Hanoi, identifies four new strategic growth drivers to help Vietnam sustain integration momentum, elevate its position, and ensure sustainable development in the new era.