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Gia Lai to host Gong Festival and Wild Sunflower Week
NewsVTV.vn - Gia Lai will host its Gong Festival and Wild Sunflower Week from October 30 to November 8, showcasing Central Highlands cultural heritage, traditional performances and the province’s tourism attractions.
Vietnam performs first scoliosis surgery using vertebral body tethering
NewsVTV.vn - Doctors at Military Central Hospital 108 have successfully performed Vietnam’s first scoliosis surgery using vertebral body tethering (VBT), significantly reducing the spinal curve immediately after the operation.
Vietnam orders banks to further cut deposit rates
NewsVTV.vn - Vietnam’s central bank has ordered commercial banks to cut deposit and lending rates to support businesses and economic activities.
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Manufacturing and digital economy to drive Vietnam’s next growth phase
NewsVietnam’s manufacturing growth, record FDI disbursement and expanding digital economy will be in focus at the 2027 WTCA Global Business Forum, scheduled for April 4–7 in Binh Duong New City.
New rules require rice exporters to keep minimum reserves
NewsVTV.vn - Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade held a conference in Dong Thap to introduce Decree 365, requiring rice exporters to keep reserves equal to 5% of exports over the previous six months to stabilise prices and protect farmers.
Vietnamese banks cut deposit and lending rates
NewsVTV.vn - Vietnamese banks are cutting lending rates by 1.5 to 2 percentage points to support businesses and households, as the central bank urges lenders to pass on the benefits to borrowers.
More than 770km of expressways planned along Ho Chi Minh Road corridor
NewsVTV.vn - Plans to upgrade the Ho Chi Minh Road and strengthen links with expressways and major border gates aim to improve regional connectivity and facilitate cross-border trade.
Hanoi expands cultural experiences through technology
NewsVTV.vn - Hanoi is using virtual tours, augmented reality and digital learning tools to make its cultural heritage more accessible, bringing historic sites and artefacts closer to visitors and younger generations.
Cultural attractions draw tourists during the rainy season
NewsVTV.vn - As storms disrupt beach tourism in Khanh Hoa, indoor cultural attractions and traditional craft workshops are offering visitors new ways to explore local heritage during the rainy season.
Ninh Binh hosts year-end tourism events
NewsVTV.vn - Ninh Binh is promoting heritage-based sustainable tourism with cultural shows, seasonal scenery and major events scheduled for the final months of 2026, following strong visitor growth in the first nine months.
Vietnam’s 2027 Tet film race heats up
NewsVTV.vn - Three Vietnamese films are vying for attention at the 2027 Lunar New Year box office, with Tran Thanh, Victor Vu and Duong Minh Chien bringing comedy-drama, mystery and martial arts action to the holiday season.
Draft revised Law on Asset Auction seeks to boost decentralisation, simplify procedures
NewsVTV.vn - Lawmakers on October 19 reviewed the draft revised Law on Asset Auction, which would allow any university graduate to become an auctioneer and simplify auction procedures.
NA considers revised law to curb auction profiteering
NewsThe National Assembly is considering revisions to the Law on Asset Auction aimed at curbing speculative bidding, preventing auction manipulation and improving transparency, with lawmakers raising concerns over proposed deposit requirements and safeguards for legitimate buyers.
NA President urges tougher rules to curb bid rigging in property auctions
NewsVTV.vn - National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man has called for stronger safeguards against collusion and bid rigging in property auctions, while lawmakers also discussed proposed changes to the Law on Lawyers during the legislature’s second session in Hanoi on October 19.
General Secretary, President To Lam lays wreath at Danish Heroes' Memorial
NewsVTV.vn - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President To Lam and his spouse joined King Frederik X and Queen Mary at a wreath-laying ceremony at Denmark’s Danish Heroes’ Memorial in Copenhagen on October 19.
National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man meets with Liechtenstein PM Brigitte Haas
NewsVTV.vn - National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man met with Liechtenstein Prime Minister Brigitte Haas in Hanoi on October 19, pledging to deepen parliamentary ties and expand cooperation in trade, investment, technology and other areas following the signing of bilateral agreements.
PM Le Minh Hung, NA President Tran Thanh Man meet with female lawmakers
NewsVTV.vn - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man met with female lawmakers and officials in Hanoi on October 19, praising their contributions and urging them to help shape legislation and advance gender equality.
Liechtenstein Prime Minister concludes official visit to Vietnam
NewsLiechtenstein Prime Minister Brigitte Haas concluded her official visit to Vietnam on October 19, with both sides pledging to deepen cooperation in trade, finance, technology and innovation following the signing of key bilateral and regional agreements.
Vietnam seeks greater control over global agricultural value chains
NewsVTV.vn - Vietnam is seeking to move beyond raw material exports and gain greater control over global agricultural value chains through stronger domestic technology, branding, standards and innovation.
Ho Chi Minh City to host Nordic-Vietnam Business Summit
NewsVTV.vn - NordCham Vietnam will host the Nordic–Vietnam Business Summit 2026 on October 29, bringing together about 100 senior representatives to discuss investment conditions and ways to deepen business cooperation.
