Temple of Literature serves as Hanoi’s cultural diplomacy destination
Vietnam unveils first security chip and secure semiconductor platform
Lawmakers to discuss amendments to Law on Food Safety on November 11
Vietnam shifts focus towards attracting high-quality FDI
As competition for FDI intensifies, the challenge is not simply to increase investment capital but to attract projects that can generate broader benefits for the domestic economy.
Strategic technologies key to improving Vietnam’s Global Innovation Index
The 2025 and 2026 GII reports show that Vietnam continued to rank first globally in the share of high-tech exports and creative goods in total trade.
☀️ Morning digest on November 11
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.
Vietnam, Malaysia hold potential for cooperation in robotics industry
Businesses from both countries should lead joint research and field-testing projects in areas such as electronic component inspection, warehouse transport, agricultural monitoring and medical logistics, said Samirul Ariff Othman, a policy, economic and business analyst at Global Asia Consulting and visiting lecturer at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS.
Weekend train journeys feature new travel between Hanoi, Thai Nguyen
The train consists of five soft-seat passenger carriages and one community carriage. In the latter, passengers can take part in artistic activities, enjoy tea and sample local culinary specialities made with green tea, a distinctive feature of Thai Nguyen’s tea culture.
Vietnam, Laos promote QR payments, targeting 10 billion USD in bilateral trade
The cooperation plan was discussed during the 2026 annual meeting held in early November, which was attended by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and the Bank of Laos (BOL). The meeting was co-chaired by SBV Governor Pham Duc An and BOL Governor Bounkham Volachit.
Ericsson establishes R&D capability in Vietnam
This initiative builds on Ericsson’s growing software engineering and testing capabilities in the country, and will further strengthen Vietnam’s contribution to Ericsson’s global technology development.
Vietnam among 13 countries maintaining energy stability amid unprecedented energy shocks: report
Unveiled at the first National Energy Security Forum 2026, organised by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in Hanoi, the report described 2026 as one of the most challenging years for the global energy system in decades.
Ho Chi Minh City steps up efforts to unlock growth drivers
The municipal People's Committee has identified the year-end period as crucial to mobilising more than 1.2 quadrillion VND (46.7 billion USD) for development investment, boosting traditional and new growth drivers, and removing bottlenecks related to land, planning, site clearance, construction materials and investment procedures.
Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia youth strengthen special solidarity, friendship
The forum's outcomes are expected to provide a basis for youth organisations in the three countries to coordinate more effectively in implementing future programmes, thererby nurturing their great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation.
Culture - Sports
Vietnam-Japan Friendship Concert fosters cultural cooperation
Top Vietnamese leader’s spouse experiences traditional Japanese culture
National Assembly discusses amendments to seven laws on culture, sports and tourism
Quoc Tu Giam’s 950th anniversary celebrates scholars’ contributions to traditional crafts
Vietnam's first lady attends cultural exchanges in Japan
Environment
Vietnam, RoK youth promote environmental education, cultural exchange
The exchanges between the 20 Korean youth ambassadors and students from Cuc Phuong Secondary School amid the primeval forest created a practical learning environment while promoting the spirit of international solidarity among young people in protecting the planet.
Coastal biosphere reserves network adopts action plan for sustainable development
Ninh Binh establishes world's largest Delacour's langur sanctuary
Health
Vietnam, Denmark expand cooperation in high-tech healthcare
Ambassador Nguyen Le Thanh called on Vietnamese and Danish partners to identify priority areas and promote research and training programmes, knowledge transfer and technology application in line with Politburo's Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science – technology development, innovation and national digital transformation.
Flu can trigger cardiovascular events, worsen chronic conditions in the elderly
Traditional medicine gives wellness tourism distinctive identity
World
Thailand pushes for establishment of ASEAN emergency public health centre
The draft agreement stipulates that ACPHEED will comprise three specialised centres based in three ASEAN member states. Vietnam will oversee the centre for prevention and preparedness; Indonesia will host the centre for detection and risk assessment; and Thailand will be responsible for the centre for response and risk communication.
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