Livestream connects Lai Chau specialties with wider markets
Livestreaming is opening up new sales channels for Lai Chau’s local specialties, helping highland products reach consumers faster and across a wider market.
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Vietnam tourism poised for breakthrough growth
Vietnam’s tourism sector needs to shift strongly from volume to quality-driven growth, strengthen linkages and define right markets and products to attract high-value visitors, creating new momentum for sustainable growth and long-term competitiveness, said insiders.
Forum seeks to turn Vietnam into strong maritime nation
The Vietnam Maritime Forum 2026, themed “Building Vietnam into a strong maritime nation through international cooperation and integration”, convened in Hanoi on October 2.
Vietnam has first female judge at International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
Vietnamese Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh is the first Vietnamese national to serve as a judge at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) since the tribunal was established 30 years ago, marking a milestone in Vietnam’s participation in international judicial institutions.
Digital transformation brings cultural heritage closer to the public
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Crackdown intensifies on counterfeits, intellectual property violations
The National Steering Committee for Combating Smuggling, Trade Fraud and Counterfeit Goods has ordered ministries, agencies and its members in provinces and cities to intensify enforcement against intellectual property violations, trade fraud and counterfeit goods.
Quang Ninh directs FDI towards high-tech manufacturing
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Top leader calls for sports development to build national strength
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Phu Quoc strengthens power system ahead of APEC 2027
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World cultures converge in Hanoi to shape a shared future
The second Cultures of the World Festival in Hanoi 2026 opened on October 1 at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel under the theme “Converging Heritage - Shaping the Future.”
Vietnam ramps up preparations for APEC 2027
Vietnam’s hosting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Year 2027 will provide an excellent opportunity for the Southeast Asian country to affirm its stature in a new era of development.
Japanese bank eyes deeper hi-tech cooperation with Vietnam
Vietnam in emerging and strategic sectors, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) is keen to deepen cooperation with digital transformation, green transition, robotics and energy.
Vietnam discusses tax cooperation with EU
Vietnam has maintained close and responsible cooperation with the European Council and EU member states on tax-related matters under the Vietnam-EU Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang said at the ministry’s regular press briefing on October 1.
Luxury tourist train connects heritage destinations
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Vietnam strengthens coordination for APEC Year 2027
A workshop titled “Preparing for APEC Year 2027: Strengthening Capacity for Effective Organisation and Coordination” was held in Hanoi on October 1 to share experience and enhance coordination among ministries, sectors, localities and international partners, contributing to the successful organisation of APEC Year 2027.
Ho Chi Minh City int’l travel expo features largest-ever showcase
Marking 20 years of development, the 20th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City continues to affirm its role as one of the leading large-scale international tourism promotion events in Vietnam and the Mekong region.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways launches Hanoi–Hong Kong route
Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA) on September 30 launched a new route connecting Hong Kong (China) with Hanoi, helping strengthen economic, trade and tourism ties between the two sides.
PM calls for stronger ASEAN cooperation against criminal fugitives
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung hosted a reception in Hanoi on September 30 for heads of delegations from ASEAN countries and the ASEAN Secretariat attending the ASEAN Law Enforcement High-level Conference on Cooperation in Combating Criminal Fugitives.
National Assembly Standing Committee concludes sixth session
The National Assembly Standing Committee concluded its sixth session on the morning of September 30 after six days of work.
Top leader urges military to strive for best possible results in 2026
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, Secretary of the Central Military Commission, chaired the third conference of the commission for the 2025–2030 tenure in Hanoi on September 30 to review military and defence tasks in the third quarter and set priorities for the last one.
New strategy drives Vietnam’s tourism towards higher value
After nearly a decade of implementing Resolution No. 08-NQ/TW, Vietnam’s tourism sector has made strong progress. Markets have expanded, infrastructure investment has increased, while tourism products and service quality have gradually improved. Yet as the sector grows, so do the demands placed on it. Tourism must not only attract more visitors but also generate greater value. Against this backdrop, the Politburo issued Resolution No. 26-NQ/TW, setting the goal of developing tourism into a spearhead economic sector in the new era.
