Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
- Party General Secretary To Lam on November 17 outlined crucial, forward-looking requirements for the Government Inspectorate, stressing the need for the inspection work to fundamentally shift its focus from merely "handling violations" to "prevention early and from afar."
Speaking at the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the traditional day of Vietnam's inspection sector (November 23, 1945 – 2025) in Hanoi, General Secretary Lam emphasised that as Vietnam enters a new development phase - striving to become a strong, prosperous, and happy nation, and a developed, high-income country by 2045, the role of inspection has become more critical and comprehensive. Read full story
- Kuwait’s Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah hosted a welcome ceremony for visiting Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his entourage in Kuwait City on November 17 (local time).
This marks the first visit by a Vietnamese government leader to Kuwait in 16 years, as the two countries prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2026. Read full story
- The Prime Minister has issued an official dispatch asking for urgent measures and swift actions to address the aftermath of a landslide at Khanh Le pass in Nam Vinh Khanh commune, Khanh Hoa province, on November 16 night, which claimed six lives and injured 19 others.
The document was sent to the Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee; the Ministries of National Defence, Public Security, Agriculture and Environment, Construction, and Health, and the Chief of Office of the National Civil Defence Steering Committee. Read full story
- The 13th meeting of the Vietnam-Algeria Inter-Governmental Committee was held in Algiers from November 16-17, immediately prior to the official visit of the Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to Algeria.
The event aimed to solidify the two nations' historical friendship, set new directions for cooperation, and create fresh momentum for bilateral economic, scientific, and technical ties. Read full story
- Vietnam’s automobile market is entering an unprecedentedly vibrant phase as a surge in imported vehicles, electric cars and hybrids gathers momentum. Intense competition between domestic and foreign manufacturers is reshaping the industry, ushering in a period of major transformation in both technology and consumer behaviour.
According to the latest figures from the Department of Customs, Vietnam imported 16,343 cars in October. Although this represents a 5.5% drop from the previous month, total imports over the first ten months reached 171,364 units, up 20% year on year. Import turnover neared 4 billion USD, the highest level in the past three years. Read full story
- The Vietnam Coffee – Cocoa Association (Vicofa) has expressed confidence that coffee export revenue could surpass 8 billion USD in 2025, far earlier than the original target of 2030.
According to the association, the projection is grounded in three key factors: improved product quality, a rising proportion of deeply processed products, and market expansion based on long-term strategic planning. Read full story
- As many as 91 international delegations will attend the Autumn Economic Forum 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City, Director of the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in HCM City Le Truong Duy announced at a recent press conference.
Hosted by C4IR, this year’s forum is expected to see the participation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son; representatives from diplomatic and consular missions, domestic and international businesses; around 500 senior guests from financial institutions, international organisations, innovation centres, multinational corporations; experts and policymakers, and key figures leading global green transition and digital transformation. Read full story
- By winning another gold medal in men’s classic bodybuilding on the final competition day, Vietnam concluded the 16th World Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championship 2025 with three runner-up titles.
Competing on November 16 morning, Asian champion in 2024 Nguyen Thanh Tien became the new world champion in the men’s classic bodybuilding for athletes up to 1.82m. The bodybuilder focused entirely on the Indonesia event, skipping multiple competitions throughout the year to pursue his dream of standing atop the world stage. Read full story
- Aero K of the Republic of Korea (RoK) on November 16 announced its new air route connecting Cheongju International Airport in Chungbuk province of the RoK and Nha Trang in the south central province of Khanh Hoa of Vietnam.
Accordingly, the inaugural flight on November 14 achieved 99% passenger occupancy, reflecting strong travel demand from tourists in the RoK’s central region./. Read full story
