Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
– Party General Secretary To Lam congratulated outgoing Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Jaya Ratnam on his successful tenure during a reception in Hanoi on October 3, crediting his important role in the upgrade of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the host’s historic visit to Singapore in March.
The Vietnamese Party and State always consider Singapore a close friend, a trusted companion, and a key economic partner, he said, wishing to unceasingly deepen the newly upgraded partnership to deliver real gains to their peoples. Read full story
– Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on the Japan - Vietnam Friendship Association in the Kansai region to further boost cooperation in science, technology, and quality workforce training through strengthening connectivity between the region's universities, research institutes, and training centres with Vietnamese counterparts.
During a reception in Hanoi on November 3 for the association’s President Nishimura Teiichi, PM Chinh thanked the group’s three-decade backing of Vietnam, including support for the 100,000-plus Vietnamese living and studying in Kansai. Read full story
– Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the Ministry of Industry and Trade to build on the success of the first Autumn Fair to develop a professional, modern and effective model for annual autumn fair, while quickly submitting a proposal for organising the inaugural Spring Fair in 2026.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Autumn Fair 2025 in Hanoi on November 3, the PM said the fair is a vivid demonstration of Vietnam’s dynamism, innovation and integration in the new era. He called for continued efforts to connect production with consumption, strengthen domestic and international supply chains, and expand export markets. Read full story
– Vietnam is strengthening cooperation with Singapore and Ireland in policy research, training, and capacity building for officials, aiming to enhance the quality of human resources and promote innovation.
At a meeting with Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Jaya Ratnam, who paid a farewell visit at the end of his tenure on November 3, Nguyen Xuan Thang, Chairman of the Central Theory Council and President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, expressed appreciation for the Ambassador’s support in fostering cooperation between the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and Singaporean partners, including the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. Read full story
– To take control of its digital future, Vietnam must master artificial intelligence (AI), and to master AI, the country must embrace open technologies with shared and secure data, domestic computing infrastructure, and a co-creative community – the shortest path forward.
This was the key message delivered at the Vietnam Open Technology Forum 2025, organised by the Ministry of Science and Technology in Hanoi on November 3. Read full story
– A strategic cooperation signing ceremony between agencies, organisations and enterprises in the fields of culture, sports and tourism was held on November 3 at the Autumn Fair 2025 in Hanoi.
At the ceremony, 18 agreements between government agencies, organisations and businesses were signed. The deals cover three key areas, namely developing and promoting digital cultural, sports and tourism content; protecting authors’ rights and related rights; and advancing the film industry. Read full story
– Vietnam's World Biosphere Reserves have truly become a rendezvous for integration, cooperation, and the exchange of information and experiences among countries and international organisations in the field of conservation and sustainable development, as well as an ideal destination for domestic and international tourists, heard a conference in the central province of Khanh Hoa on November 3.
At the conference, held by the National Committee for Man and the Biosphere Programme and Khanh Hoa province, delegates reviewed the network of World Biosphere Reserves of Vietnam in 2025, and outlined the activities of the network for the 2026-2035 period, in line with the Hangzhou (China) Strategic Action Plan, which was recently approved by UNESCO at the 5th World Conference on Biosphere Reserves. Read full story
– Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast Auto has accelerated its expansion in India with 24 operational dealerships across major cities, marking a major milestone in its mission to deliver electric mobility experience to Indian consumers.
The company is on track to achieve its target of 35 dealerships nationwide by the end of 2025, strengthening its presence in India. Read full story./.
