Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
- The Government of Vietnam on November 6 updated the World Trade Organisation (WTO)’s Committee on Rules of Origin (CRO) on adjustments to the agencies and organisations authorised to issue certificates of origin (C/O), as well as on the application of QR codes in the C/O issuance process.
The move aims to enhance traceability and reaffirm Vietnam’s transparency in building and promoting a fair, reliable global trading system. Read full story
- Vietnam’s planned International Financial Centre (IFC), slated for launch in November, is attracting growing attention from global investors seeking a transparent legal framework, diverse investment options, advanced infrastructure and a quality living environment - elements essential for the IFC to become a trusted hub for international capital.
Officials in Ho Chi Minh City have in recent months hosted multiple delegations seeking updates on the IFC plan, according to a member of the project’s advisory team. The uptick in site visits highlights escalating investor focus as Vietnam intensifies efforts to elevate its standing in global finance. Read full story
- Vietnam Semiconductor Industry Exhibition 2025 – SemiExpo Vietnam 2025 opened in Hanoi on November 7, marking the largest international event in the country’s semiconductor sector.
Hosted by the Ministry of Finance, the exhibition highlights Vietnam’s growing ambition to establish its presence on the global semiconductor map. Read full story
- Hanoi has rolled out a breakthrough digital economy initiative titled “Digital Booths – Elevating the Capital’s Merchants,” aiming to raise the share of the digital economy in the city’s Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) to 30% by 2025 and 40% by 2030.
Under the programme, Hanoi will open an online store showcasing Hanoi's products on the e-commerce platform Shopee. It will introduce digital tools such as electronic signatures, e-contracts, e-invoices, and product traceability systems for local producers and businesses participating in the booth. Read full story
- Storm Kalmaegi, the 13th to hit Vietnam this year, weakened into a tropical depression on November 7 after wreaking havoc across the central and Central Highlands regions, where authorities are now making all-out efforts to address its aftermath and restore normal life.
According to Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority (VDDMA), the storm left five people dead and six injured. As of 7 a.m. on November 7, 52 houses had collapsed and 2,593 others were damaged or unroofed, including 2,412 in Gia Lai province. Nine fishing vessels were reported sunk. Read full story
- Up to 64% of Vietnamese teachers have used artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching, ranking fifth among 55 countries and territories participating in the Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) 2024, far exceeding the OECD average of 36%.
The TALIS 2024 survey, conducted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), provides internationally comparable data on lower secondary teachers and school principals, reflecting their characteristics, perspectives, and professional experiences amid education reform and digital transformation. Read full story
- A ceremony to launch the Italian translation of the book “Fidel Castro Ruz – A revolution can only be born of culture and ideas” was held recently by Anteo Edizioni Publishing House and the Cuban Embassy in Italy.
The book features Fidel Castro’s speech delivered at the Central University of Venezuela on February 3, 1999, during the inauguration of President Hugo Chavez. Anteo Edizioni, which has also published Italian editions of works by President Ho Chi Minh and Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, completed printing in September 2025. Read full story./.
☀️ Morning digest on November 7
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
