Vietnam’s stock market enters new capital-attraction cycle

Vietnam’s stock market has officially enters FTSE Russell’s Secondary Emerging Market category. The upgrade not only changes Vietnam’s position on the international financial map, but also opens a new cycle of capital allocation. As foreign capital flows expand, expectations go beyond improved market liquidity to greater access to capital for businesses and the wider economy.

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Technology boosts competitiveness of Vietnamese agricultural products

Technology boosts competitiveness of Vietnamese agricultural products

Investment in post-harvest technology is helping Vietnamese agricultural products reduce losses, extend shelf life and meet increasingly demanding export standards. From hot-water treatment and cold storage to logistics and processing, businesses are upgrading the supply chain to improve product quality and expand export markets.

Quang Ninh draws visitors from home and abroad

Quang Ninh draws visitors from home and abroad

Quang Ninh welcomed around 18.8 million visitors in the first nine months of 2026, including 4.21 million international arrivals. The province aims to attract more than 23 million visitors this year, further strengthening its position as an attractive destination for domestic and international tourists.

Hung Yen: Project to modernise Bac Hung Hai irrigation system launched

Hung Yen: Project to modernise Bac Hung Hai irrigation system launched

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam on October 9 attended the groundbreaking ceremony for a project to upgrade the Bac Hung Hai irrigation system, calling for coordinated efforts to turn the area into a green, clean, civilised and modern development space.

Unitel helps drive digital transformation in Laos

Unitel helps drive digital transformation in Laos

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung visited Star Telecom (Unitel), a joint venture between Vietnam’s Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group and Lao Asia Telecom, in Vientiane on October 9, during his official visit to Laos.

Vietnamese Prime Minister meets with Lao National Assembly President

Vietnamese Prime Minister meets with Lao National Assembly President

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung had a meeting with President of the Lao National Assembly Sonexay Siphandone in Vientiane on October 8, affirming the importance Vietnam attaches to the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between the two countries.

Vietnam, Laos seek to deepen defence ties

Vietnam, Laos seek to deepen defence ties

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang met with his Lao counterpart General Khamlieng Outhakaysone in Vientiane on October 8.

Vietnam, Laos seek breakthroughs in economic, transport, logistics connectivity

Vietnam, Laos seek breakthroughs in economic, transport, logistics connectivity

During his official visit to Laos, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung held talks with Lao counterpart Saleumxay Kommasith in Vientiane, reaffirming the determination to deepen the great friendship and special solidarity between the two countries, while seeking breakthroughs in economic, transport and logistics connectivity.

Vietnam, Laos deepen strategic cohesion

Vietnam, Laos deepen strategic cohesion

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s official visit to Laos on October 8-9 is expected to help translate “strategic cohesion” into concrete cooperation, deepen political trust, and create new momentum for economic, infrastructure, energy, trade and investment links.

Prime Minister begins official visit to Laos

Prime Minister begins official visit to Laos

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived in Vientiane on October 8, beginning an official visit to Laos at the invitation of Lao Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith.

PM’s Cambodia visit expected to inject fresh momentum into bilateral ties

PM’s Cambodia visit expected to inject fresh momentum into bilateral ties

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation on an official visit to Cambodia from October 9 - 10, 2026 at the invitation of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. Ahead of the visit, Vietnam News Agency spoke with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong about its significance and the expectations surrounding it.

Vietnam, Cambodia strengthen connectivity, create new momentum for growth

Vietnam, Cambodia strengthen connectivity, create new momentum for growth

Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s official visit to Cambodia is seen as a significant step in strengthening Cambodia-Vietnam relations, moving from “political trust” to “development momentum” and from “historical proximity” to “strategic closeness,” according to Uch Leang, Acting Director of the Department of Asia, Africa and Middle East Studies at the Royal Academy of Cambodia’s Institute of International Relations.

Lao Ambassador highlights four areas to realise strategic cohesion in Laos-Vietnam relations

Lao Ambassador highlights four areas to realise strategic cohesion in Laos-Vietnam relations

Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavanh has highlighted four areas to realise the strategic cohesion between the two countries while granting an interview to the Vietnam News Agency ahead of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s upcoming official visit to the neighbouring country. The ambassador highly valued the visit, made at the invitation of PM Saleumxay Kommasith from October 8-9, describing it as an important event for the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between Laos and Vietnam.

Top Vietnamese, Panamanian leaders hold talks in Hanoi

Top Vietnamese, Panamanian leaders hold talks in Hanoi

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam held talks with President of Panama José Raúl Mulino right after the welcome ceremony for the Panamanian leader in Hanoi on October 6.

Top leader hosts welcome ceremony for Panama President

Top leader hosts welcome ceremony for Panama President

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and his spouse hosted an official welcome ceremony in Hanoi on October 6 afternoon for Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and his spouse, who are paying an official visit to Vietnam from October 5-8.

 Ethnic minority culture thrives in Dien Bien

Ethnic minority culture thrives in Dien Bien

One of the largest ethnic communities in Dien Bien province, the Mong people continue to preserve their cultural identity through the sound of the khen, or panpipe, traditional clothing and long-standing customs. Today, these traditions are not only being passed down through generations but are also contributing to the development of community-based tourism.