VOV.VN - The UNESCO Executive Board has unanimously endorsed Vietnam’s initiative proposing that the United Nations consider proclaiming an “International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development,” with a proposed timeframe of 2027–2036.

Domestic and foreign scientists gathered at an international workshop held by the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences’ institute for Asia – Pacific studies in Hanoi on October 15 to exchange academic perspectives, evaluate the Vietnam – China relations, and propose ways to bolster cooperation between the two countries.

VOV.VN - A video of Miss Vietnam Yen Nhi presenting the “Thang Long Hoi” (Thang Long Festival) costume at the National Costume segment of Miss Grand International 2025 has surpassed 30 million views, earning high praise from international pageant platforms.

With the joint efforts of society and the support of international friends, including the National Council of the Solidarity Front for the Development of Cambodia Motherland (SFDCM), Vietnam will soon overcome the consequences of the disasters, restore stability, and continue socio-economic development.

Vietnam has recorded comprehensive and significant socio-economic achievements across most areas this year, Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi reported to the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee during its 50th session on October 15.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines officially introduced its Check-in Lounge service on October 15 at Terminal T3 of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, the first of its kind in Vietnam, designed exclusively for high-class passengers.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha received Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Marco Della Seta and leaders from the Fincantieri Group on October 15 in Hanoi to discuss investment cooperation opportunities in high-tech shipbuilding in Vietnam.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has directed the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment to urgently finalise and submit to the Prime Minister an emergency action plan to implement the European Commission’s (EC) recommendations on combating IUU fishing, in preparation for the EC’s fifth inspection mission.

The Government’s Resolution No.05/2025/NQ-CP on the pilot implementation of the cryptocurrency market in Vietnam, issued and effective from September 9, 2025, serves as a foundation for the establishment of the domestic cryptocurrency market.

The Autumn Fair 2025, Vietnam’s largest-ever fair to be held, is expected to help stimulate consumption, boost production and business, expand foreign trade, and contribute to achieving this year's growth target of over 8%.