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.

Vietnam’s first-ever inclusion by FTSE Russell in the list of Secondary Emerging Markets, alongside China, India, and Indonesia, represents a historic turning point and a new phase in the development of its stock market, according to Associate Professor Dr Ho Quoc Tuan from the University of Bristol (UK).

Vietnamese and Singaporean young military officers gathered in Hanoi on October 8 to exchange knowledge, share professional experiences, and discuss military training and operations.

The Southeast Asian Esports Federation (SEAEF) was officially established on October 8, bringing together 11 member countries from across the region, according to the Vietnam Recreational and Electronic Sports Association (VIRESA).

Vietnam’s pepper export earnings exceeded US$1.26 billion in the first nine months of 2025, surging by 27.6% year-on-year, signaling a clear recovery in the international market, the Vietnam Pepper and Spices Association (VPSA) has reported.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision establishing the steering committee for the Opening for the Signature of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention) and related events in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s labour market navigated persistent hurdles in the third quarter despite broader economic gains, said Nguyen Thi Thanh Mai, acting head of the Department of Population and Labour Statistics at the Ministry of Finance’s National Statistics Office.