Century-old net fishing tradition endures in Nghe An
Vietnam joins Artemis Accords on space exploration
Dong Van Karst Plateau recommended for renewal of UNESCO Global Geopark status
Vietnam views 6.5 mln overseas Vietnamese as strategic resource, cultural ambassadors
By casting each OV as a “cultural ambassador”, Vietnam is treating identity preservation as proactive cultural outreach, using cultural values as a resource to boost soft power and national prestige.
Vietnam advances cooperation initiatives ahead of APEC 2027
As host of APEC 2027, Vietnam stands ready to work closely with member economies, build on existing cooperation achievements and further advance substantive and effective APEC collaboration towards an open, dynamic, resilient and peaceful Asia-Pacific community.
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Da Nang named among Lonely Planet's “Best in Travel 2027” list
950th anniversary of Quoc Tu Giam marked with new visitor guides
President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum reopens after periodic restoration
Tech giant FPT expands operations in Europe
Vietnam, Czech Republic look to foster locality-to-locality cooperation
Vietnam Airlines launches direct Hanoi-Ahmedabad route
The inaugural flight departed from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad for Hanoi. The route will operate four round-trip flights per week.
Vietnam, Thailand step up defence cooperation
Vietnamese and Thai military officials agreed to strengthen defence cooperation in various fields, including peacekeeping operations, joint patrols, cybersecurity and digital transformation, during talks in Thailand on November 3.
Vietnam sharply cuts petrol prices, except mazut
Following the fresh adjustment, E5RON92 gasoline is now sold at 23,203 VND (0.89 USD) per liter, down 1,020 VND per liter from the previous adjustment, and 28 VND per liter below E10RON95-III, which is set at 23,231 VND per liter, down 928 VND per liter.
Reference exchange rate further falls on November 4
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,627 VND/USD on November 4, down 3 VND from the previous session.
☀️ Morning digest on November 4
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
Thailand targets 11 million long-haul visitors in 2027
For 2026, the Tourism Authority of Thailand has maintained its target of welcoming 10.7 million visitors from these markets and generating 690 billion THB in revenue.
Urban trees capable of reducing fine dust to be planted
The Forestry and Forest Protection Department (FFPD) will lead the component on identifying crop and planting structures that help reduce air pollution, while also participating in the design of urban public-space landscapes.
Thailand urges households to prepare 72-hour emergency bags
Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation recommended that households include six categories of essential items in their emergency kits: medicine and health, food and water, communications and tools, documents and cash, hygiene, and clothing.
Travel
Da Nang named among Lonely Planet's “Best in Travel 2027” list
Green tourism boosts Da Nang’s competitiveness
Vietnam serves 19.5 million foreign tourists in 10 months
Why does a leading travel guide recommend Da Nang for a getaway between Christmas and New Year?
Phu Quoc tops RoK families’ overseas winter holiday searches
Society
President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum reopens after periodic restoration
Dong Van Karst Plateau recommended for renewal of UNESCO Global Geopark status
Vietnam, China step up cooperation in human resources training, technology transfer
Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam: 950 years of Vietnam’s tradition of learning
Culture - Sports
950th anniversary of Quoc Tu Giam marked with new visitor guides
Vietnam views 6.5 mln overseas Vietnamese as strategic resource, cultural ambassadors
Pianist Bich Tra brings Vietnamese music to the world
Vietnam tops Southeast Asian finswimming championships with 92 golds
Vietnamese lotus shines at Udon Thani Expo 2026
Environment
Urban trees capable of reducing fine dust to be planted
The Forestry and Forest Protection Department (FFPD) will lead the component on identifying crop and planting structures that help reduce air pollution, while also participating in the design of urban public-space landscapes.
Biodiversity conservation underpins Da Nang’s ambition to become ecological coastal city
ASEAN shapes legal framework for climate change response
Health
Traditional medicine gives wellness tourism distinctive identity
The country's abundant medicinal resources provide a cornerstone for leveraging the strengths of traditional medicine and expanding opportunities to develop high-value medicinal products.
Ho Chi Minh City develops multi-tier elderly care network amid population ageing
Vietnam seeks to develop medical tourism, tap high-value potential
World
Thailand targets 11 million long-haul visitors in 2027
For 2026, the Tourism Authority of Thailand has maintained its target of welcoming 10.7 million visitors from these markets and generating 690 billion THB in revenue.
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