Learning to Livestream Agricultural Products
20/10/2026 16:42
Farmers from groups and cooperatives in Ca Mau, An Giang, Can Tho and other localities are learning to promote their products on social media by introducing their local rice, dried fish and other specialties directly in front of a phone camera. Their first livestreaming sessions have helped build confidence, but there is still much for them to learn and organise to sustain the activity once they return to their local communities.
Italian Ambassador to Viet Nam: Culture Brings Peoples of Two Countries Closer Together
20/10/2026 15:36
Culture has the power to connect people directly, transcending differences in language and geographical distance. Speaking to a reporter from Viet Nam Times Magazine at a press conference for Italian Film Week on October 19, Italian Ambassador to Viet Nam Marco Della Seta shared his views on the role of culture, education and younger generations in people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. He also revealed that the Embassy is promoting the establishment of an Italian Cultural Centre in Hanoi.
Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Wins Seven Awards in Party Ideological Foundation Protection Contest
20/10/2026 15:18
Four of the seven winning entries were submitted by authors from Russia, Brazil, Switzerland and India. The Party Committee of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations was awarded a Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Collective Performance.
Hanoi Audiences to Enjoy Six Italian Films for Free
20/10/2026 14:57
Six films exploring life choices, teacher-student relationships, the pursuit of freedom and the strength of women will be screened at Italian Film Week 2026, taking place in Hanoi from October 27 to November 1. Admission is free, and the films will be screened with Vietnamese and English subtitles.
The Joy of Work for Agent Orange Victims
20/10/2026 14:46
Livelihood loans enable people affected by Agent Orange to engage in farming and animal husbandry, while scholarships and suitable working environments help others pursue their chosen professions. With jobs and incomes, they are also better able to manage their lives independently and provide for their families.
Spreading Responsibility for Safeguarding Party’s Ideological Foundation from Viet Nam to International Community
20/10/2026 09:47
On October 19 in Hanoi, the Party Committee of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front and Central Mass Organizations held a closing ceremony and award presentation for the second Political Essay Contest on Safeguarding the Party’s Ideological Foundation, 2026. The contest attracted 10,220 entries, a 16-fold increase from the previous year, with broad participation from officials, Party members, Youth Union members, members of mass organizations, Vietnamese living abroad and international friends.
Top Vietnamese Leader Receives Denmark’s Highest-Ranked Honour
20/10/2026 09:16
General Secretary and President Lam said he wishes to dedicate this great honour to the Vietnamese people, generations of Vietnamese and Danish people who laid the foundations for and have nurtured the two countries’ friendship over the past 55 years, and those in both countries who are carrying this legacy forward and ushering bilateral relations into a new chapter of development.
Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 20): Top Leader Arrives in Copenhagen, Beginning State Visit to Denmark
20/10/2026 09:10
Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 20): Top leader arrives in Copenhagen, beginning State visit to Denmark; A bright spot in friendly relations and cooperation between Viet Nam and the EU; 800-year Viet Nam–RoK historical bond opens new chapter for cultural ties; Viet Nam–EFTA Free Trade Agreement targeted for implementation in 2027.
India enhances ability for cancer drug price caps, lowering prices of 137 medicines
20/10/2026 07:00
India will reduce the prices of as many as 137 cancer drugs by 70%, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said on Saturday, as it widened price controls in a bid to make treatment more affordable.
Carlsberg Asia Partners with Grab to Deliver a New Dining Experience
19/10/2026 16:20
Carlsberg brewing expert Zoran Gojkovic showcases Hanoi’s vibrant local dining scene and invites diners to discover the culinary heritage of Hue, with exciting limited-time offers on Grab Dine Out and Grab rides.
Hong Kong and Chinese Enterprises Go Global Together: Bringing Enormous Opportunities to Global Talent in the UK
19/10/2026 16:05
Global Talent & Career Showcase was organised by Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE) on 17 and 18 October 2026 at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London. The showcase was supported by the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Office and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London. Over 200 quality job openings offered by more than 50 leading enterprises from Hong Kong and China, with more than 4,500 visits recorded.
India’s Economic Growth Deserves Celebration with a growth forecast about 7%
19/10/2026 12:00
Economist Kyunghoon Kim says India's economic growth over the past decade deserves celebration as global institutions raise their growth forecasts above 7%.
Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 19): Vietnam Seeks to Expand Trade Ties With New Markets in Middle East
19/10/2026 09:06
Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 19): Vietnam, Iceland boost economic, trade, investment ties; Vietnam seeks to expand trade ties with new markets in Middle East; Vietnam and EFTA pen landmark free trade agreement in Hanoi; Viet Nam climbs GII rankings: Turning innovation into competitiveness.
Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 18): Viet Nam, Switzerland Outline Priorities to Deepen Comprehensive Partnership
18/10/2026 07:00
Viet Nam News Today (Oct. 18): Viet Nam, Switzerland outline priorities to deepen comprehensive partnership; Liechtenstein Prime Minister arrives in Hanoi, starting official visit to Viet Nam; Viet Nam, Hungary promote cooperation in agriculture, science, technology; Young people set to shape the future of Viet Nam-Russia friendship.
Football and Friendship Unite 20 International Teams in Hanoi
17/10/2026 17:54
ISA 7s World Cup - Hanoi 2026, an international seven-a-side football tournament, will take place on October 31 and November 1 at Hoang Mai Stadium in Hanoi, bringing together 20 teams representing international communities in Vietnam to celebrate cultural diversity, international friendship and the unifying power of football.
DNA Collection Offers Hope to Families of Fallen Soldiers
17/10/2026 15:16
Implementing Plan No. 551/KH-CATP-P.QLHC dated 8 October 2026 issued by the Da Nang City Police on collecting DNA samples from relatives of fallen soldiers whose identities remain unknown in the city, on the morning of 15 October, Quang Phu Ward Police, in coordination with Da Nang City Police and relevant units, organized DNA sample collection for relatives of unidentified fallen soldiers at Hall No. 1 of the Quang Phu Ward Police headquarters.
Over 2,300 Hai Phong Students Gain Access to STEAM Learning Spaces and Psychological Counseling
17/10/2026 15:12
On October 14 in Hai Phong, World Vision International in Viet Nam and KB Securities inaugurated the “Rainbow Classroom” project, introducing STEAM learning spaces and psychological counseling services to three schools, thereby supporting over 2,300 students and enhancing the skills of 50 teachers.
An Giang Collects DNA Samples to Identify Fallen Soldiers
17/10/2026 15:10
As part of the 500-day campaign to search for and recover the remains of fallen soldiers, DNA sample collection from their relatives plays a vital role in identifying those who sacrificed their lives for the Fatherland. From 15 to 17 October 2026, An Giang Provincial Police will continue the second phase of DNA sample collection for 2026, targeting more than 1,000 samples at nine collection sites covering 92 communes, wards and special administrative zones across the province.
260 Households in Lai Chau Receive Emergency Aid Following Floods and Landslides
17/10/2026 15:09
On October 14-15, World Vision International in Viet Nam, in partnership with the Lai Chau Red Cross Society, delivered emergency assistance to 260 households affected by floods and landslides in Dao San and Si Lo Lau communes. Each household received VND 4 million in support to help meet essential needs and aid recovery efforts following the disaster.
DAFO Launches Activities to Promote Responsible Business Practices
17/10/2026 15:07
On October 15, the Da Nang Union of Friendship Organizations (DAFO), in collaboration with the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) for the Central and Central Highlands regions and Catalyste+ (Canada), convened the first consultation on the development and refinement of a Responsible Business Practices (RBP) Index. The Index is intended for adoption within the city’s business community, serving as a framework to promote ethical standards and sustainable practices among enterprises.
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