Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on October 1 for newly-appointed Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei, assuring him that Vietnam consistently considers the development of relations with China an objective requirement, a strategic choice, and a top priority in its overall foreign policy.

The Hanoi Ao dai campaign was kicked off on the first day of October, as part of the activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the capital’s liberation (October 10, 1954 - 2024) and the 94th founding anniversary of the Vietnam Women's Union (October 20, 1930 – 2024).

Vietnam's economic growth is projected to recover to 6.1% in 2024, supported by continued strong external demand, resilient foreign direct investment and accommodative policies, according to the latest report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s shrimp exports during the eight-month period of the year to China soared by 21% to reach US$477 million against the same period from last year, according to figures released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s state visit to Ireland from October 1-4 at the invitation of Irish President Michael D.Higgins, the first by a head of state of Vietnam to the European country since the two sides set up their diplomatic relations in 1996, is expected to bring bilateral ties to a new development stage.

International organisations have maintained their robust growth forecasts for Vietnam this year as the economy has bounced back strongly despite external uncertainties and extensive damage caused by Typhoon Yagi.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended Vietnam Innovation Day 2024 and a ceremony to mark the fifth founding anniversary of National Innovation Centre held on October 1 in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Cao Ngoc Bich, hailing from the norther province of Hung Yen, will vie for the Miss Earth 2024 crown in the Philippines this November.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Nick Clegg, President of Global Affairs at Meta, in Hanoi on September 30, speaking highly of the US-based technology multinational’s practical and effective contributions to the Vietnamese economy as well as the two countries' relations.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien has called on China to foster investment cooperation with Vietnam, given the country’s favourable geographical location and signing and negotiations of various free trade agreements that China could capitalise on.