Lao NA President begins official visit to Vietnam
Top leader calls for shift from service development to building national logistics capacity
Top Lao legislator backs friendship activities ahead of 2027 milestones
Top legislator asks for harnessing people’s power to curb crime
The top legislator stressed that to curb drug-related offences and other crimes, it is vital to leverage the collective strength of the entire people, describing every citizen as a soldier, every family as a battleground, and every locality as a fortress.
CPV delegation pays working visit to China
The two sides discussed measures to further enhance the effectiveness of cooperation, focusing on increasing delegation exchanges, strengthening training and capacity-building for officials, establishing regular research coordination channels, and organising thematic seminars and online discussions.
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Singapore–Mercosur trade deal reaches new milestone
The agreement covers trade in goods and services, investment, government procurement, digital trade, intellectual property and economic cooperation.
ASEAN diplomats push trade, investment, tourism ties in Sri Lanka
Vietnamese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Trinh Thi Tam underscored the long-standing friendship and cooperation between ASEAN and Sri Lanka and pointed to room for more economic, trade and investment ties.
Da Nang attracts investment in industrial park infrastructure development
Cumulatively, foreign investment newly registered and adjusted, together with capital contributions and share purchases, reached 803.9 million USD in the first 10 months, up 147.2% year-on-year.
Foreign Minister welcomes Indian National Security Advisor
Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said the two countries share many strategic interests, adding that he hopes they will enhance connectivity and coordination on bilateral, regional and international issues.
Vietnam, Laos strengthen parliamentary cooperation
Lao National Assembly President Sonexay Siphandone and his spouse are paying an official visit to Vietnam from November 2 to 5 at the invitation of Vietnamese National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man and his spouse. On this occasion, Lao Ambassador Khamphao Ernthavanh spoke to the Vietnam News Agency about the visit’s significance and its role in strengthening the two countries’ special ties and parliamentary cooperation.
Indonesia requires natural resources to be exported directly to final destinations
The policy would cover not only mineral exports but also LNG shipments to markets such as Japan and the Republic of Korea. Bahlil said these cargoes should also be transported directly to their final destinations wherever feasible.
ASEAN–China Dialogue spotlights AI, digital education
Discussions ran across three topics: AI-based innovation in future teaching and learning, AI in professional education and specialised practice, and digital transformation and regional cooperation ecosystems.
Thai PM urges businesses to invest in Bhutan’s Gelephu project
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has invited domestic investors to explore opportunities in infrastructure development, clean energy, tourism and services in the Gelephu Mindfulness City project of Bhutan.
Travel
Gia Lai develops community-based tourism on La Vuong plateau
Tay Ninh connects forest ecosystems with heritage sites to promote green tourism
Ho Chi Minh City tourism poised for year-end breakthrough
Phu Quoc set for James Bond style high speed chase with 12 jetski formation
Two volcanic caves in Lam Dong recognised as national relic sites
Culture - Sports
Vietnamese culture and power of solidarity: A story from the UK
Indian professor highlights Vietnam’s scholarly heritage as source of soft power
Localities work to enrich vitality of Vietnamese culture
“Proud to Be Vietnamese 2026” concert celebrates national unity
Vietnamese cultural digital map platform promotes love for nation: Minister
Environment
Biodiversity conservation underpins Da Nang’s ambition to become ecological coastal city
The city’s master plan prioritises development that respects natural ecosystems, preserves ecological corridors, protects flood-storage areas and limits urban expansion in environmentally sensitive and disaster-prone zones.
ASEAN shapes legal framework for climate change response
Bac Ninh engages communities in forest protection
Health
Ho Chi Minh City steps up hand, foot and mouth disease prevention as cases exceed 44,000
The city recorded more than 44,000 cases from the beginning of the year, up over 65% year-on-year, along with five deaths and more than 1,600 outbreaks, according to the municipal Department of Health.
Free medical examinations provided to remote communities in Cambodia
All residents set to have electronic health records integrated into VNeID by June 30, 2027
World
Singapore–Mercosur trade deal reaches new milestone
The agreement covers trade in goods and services, investment, government procurement, digital trade, intellectual property and economic cooperation.
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