VOV.VN - Vietnam welcomes Timor-Leste as the 11th official member of ASEAN and believes that the country will make a positive contribution to the development of the ASEAN Community, focusing on solidarity, resilience, and placing people at the centre.

VOV.VN - Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pham Thu Hang on October 16 reaffirmed Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Spratly Islands, including Thitu Island, following the collision between Chinese and Philippine government vessels near the area.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Institute of Culture, Arts, Sports, and Tourism (VICAST) hosted a seminar in Hanoi on October 16, analyzing solutions to enhance the quality and competitiveness of mountain retreat products in the country.

VOV.VN - Ca Mau has emerged as a leading tourism destination in Vietnam, thanks to its strong focus on eco-tourism blended with cultural and spiritual experiences. Following its merger with Bac Lieu, the local tourism industry is expected to achieve further growth in the near future.

Vietnam has always shown solidarity and support for the members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) for shared interests, stressed Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, Director-General of the Department of International Organisations at the 19th NAM Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau in Kampala, Uganda, on October 15.

Vietnam Agricultural Week 2025 will take place at the Exhibition House in Hoan Kiem ward, Hanoi, from on October 24–25.

VOV.VN - In the context of comprehensive digital transformation, implementing electronic medical records (EMRs) has become an urgent and indispensable need for Vietnam’s healthcare sector.

VOV.VN - The Deutschlandfest (Germany Festival) will be held at Hanoi’s iconic Hoan Kiem Lake from October 17 to 19 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Germany and Vietnam.

Draft documents for the upcoming 14th National Party Congress were released during a press conference in Hanoi on October 15.

Vietnam’s re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026–2028 term with the highest vote count in the Asia-Pacific group underscores global confidence in the country’s policies and its 80-year journey of independence and 40 years of reforms, particularly in ensuring human rights.