Vietnam’s economy is forecast to exceed US$505 billion by the end of 2025, placing the country among the world’s 30 largest economies, according to projections by the World Bank.

VOV.VN - South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa will pay a state visit to Vietnam from October 23 to 24.

VOV.VN - The 2025 Green Food Festival, due to take place at Binh Phu Park in Ho Chi Minh City from October 31 to November 4, is expected to set a national record by showcasing 200 vegetarian dishes made from lotus.

VOV.VN - In a significant step toward enhancing bilateral economic relations, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade recently led a trade delegation to Pakistan to promote business partnerships, trade exchanges, and investment opportunities between the two countries.

VOV.VN - A Grand Final Gala and Paris Fashion Week Vietnam 2025 are set to be held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 23, gathering models of Supertalent World Group from 30 countries and designers from Vancouver Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week and world's leading brands.

VOV.VN - To support flood victims of typhoons Bualoi and Kajiki in Vietnam, the World University Service Germany (WUS Germany) will donate 10 PAUL mobile water filtration systems to schools in remote areas, with transport assistance from the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines.

Deputy Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen Le Quoc Hung led a Vietnamese delegation to Austria from October 16 to 19, aiming to foster bilateral cooperation in security, policing, crime prevention, digital technology, and residency management.

Vietnam’s demand for automobile parts is racing ahead, with import spending in the first nine months of 2025 surpassing US$4.1 billion, a rise of more than 16% compared with the same period last year, according to the Department of Customs.

Vietnamese enterprises are making a strong impression at the Global Sources Trade Show 2025, which is taking place from October 18-21 at the AsiaWorld-Expo Convention and Exhibition Centre in Hong Kong (China).

The annual Vietnam International Digital Week (VIDW), set to take place in Hanoi and Ninh Binh from October 27–29, will spotlight the pioneering role of policy, institutional frameworks in driving the development, responsible application of artificial intelligence (AI) toward sustainable growth and global integration.