Society HCM City-based national university's new academic year calls for innovation to drive Việt Nam’s prosperity The Việt Nam National University-HCM City (VNU-HCM) on October 25 held its 2025-26 academic year opening ceremony to welcome freshmen students, with the theme “Aspiration for Innovation toward a Prosperous Việt Nam.” 10/25/2025 18:56 | Vietnam news Breast Cancer Network Việt Nam organises fundraising race for breast cancer patients 10/25/2025 18:47 | Vietnam news House collapse kills two, injures three in Đắk Lắk 10/25/2025 17:32 | Vietnam news TikTok account owner “Tàng Keng Ông Trùm” prosecuted for violations 10/25/2025 17:12 | Vietnam news 1 Vietnam news | 10/25/2025 16:49 Việt Nam, Bulgaria open new chapter of substantive cooperation The official upgrade of bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership paves the way for future-oriented cooperation, particularly in science and technology as well as education and training, identified as key pillars for generating practical and sustainable outcomes in the digital era. 2 Vietnam news | 10/25/2025 16:30 Việt Nam harnesses collective strength for new phase of national development In Hồ Chí Minh City, experts and business leaders have expressed their hope to mobilise the youth and capitalise on advanced technologies to promote rapid and sustainable development. 3 Vietnam news | 10/25/2025 16:24 PM's trip to Malaysia benefits both ASEAN cooperation, bilateral ties: Diplomat The visit is expected to further enhance practical cooperation in key areas such as the ASEAN Power Grid and digital connectivity, contributing to regional stability through diplomacy and collaboration. 4 Vietnam news | 10/25/2025 15:49 Conference discusses pathways to sustainable national development In 2025, Việt Nam’s economy is projected to reach a scale of US$510 billion, ranking 32nd globally, with per capita GDP expected to rise to $5,000, placing the country among the upper-middle-income group. 5 Vietnam news | 10/25/2025 14:55 Partnership launched to comprehensively improve diabetic retinopathy management in Việt Nam The Medical Service Administration, the Việt Nam National Eye Hospital, the Hồ Chí Minh City Eye Hospital and Roche Pharma Vietnam launched the “Việt Nam Eye Health” partnership programme on October 25. 6 Vietnam news | 10/25/2025 14:23 Five charged over illegal loans that cost Vietnamese bank more than $38 mil. Việt Nam’s top prosecutors have charged five former banking and business executives for orchestrating a series of unlawful loans that left a commercial bank with losses exceeding VNĐ1 trillion (US$38 million). 7 Vietnam news | 10/25/2025 14:10 Spreading green message through environmental photo exhibition The photo contest "Green Moments - Green Actions - Green Future" is sponsored by the Việt Nam Association of Photographic Artists and attracted numerous participants nationwide. 8 Vietnam news | 10/25/2025 12:24 Hanoi Convention: A global framework to bridge legal gaps in tackling cybercrime Thong Mengdavid, a geopolitical and international affairs analyst highlighted that Cambodia and other regional nations remain victims of human trafficking and online scams, largely due to loopholes in law enforcement activities and corruption, which have exacerbated cross-border criminal activities. 9 Vietnam news | 10/25/2025 10:28 Việt Nam affirms strong commitment to Asia-Pacific economic cooperation with APEC trip: Ambassador Việt Nam will make constructive and practical contributions to APEC’s future agenda, particularly in initiatives that benefit people and businesses 10 Vietnam news | 10/25/2025 09:44 Father arrested after stabbing seven in Nghệ An hospital attack Police in central Việt Nam have detained a man accused of stabbing nurses and relatives inside a maternity and children’s hospital after allegedly believing his newborn had been switched. 11 Vietnam news | 10/24/2025 21:32 The 'Touch of Love' Charity Foundation officially launched The foundation aims to lead the journey of philanthropy, inspire compassion, and ignite in every Vietnamese the aspiration to join hands in building a more humane and better society. 12 Vietnam news | 10/24/2025 20:40 Việt Nam, Russia launch second joint marine survey The survey, from October 23 to November 20 in Việt Nam’s waters, aims to update and expand data on geology, geophysics, gas geochemistry, and oceanography. 13 Vietnam news | 10/24/2025 20:25 Việt Nam, Cambodia enhance press, media cooperation in the digital era Nguyễn Đức Lợi, Standing Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists Association, updated the Cambodian side on Việt Nam’s journalism and media situation, highlighting the challenges posed by the rapid advancement of digital technology, social media, and artificial intelligence. 14 Vietnam news | 10/24/2025 16:49 Teen hospitalised after dangerous synthetic e-cigarette use in Hà Nội Testing of the e-liquid brought by the patient detected a new-generation synthetic cannabinoid with strong psychoactive, cardiovascular and neurotoxic effects. 15 Vietnam news | 10/24/2025 16:16 Legal aid reaches out remote communities in Cà Mau Province According to the Cà Mau Department of Justice, most vulnerable groups, including the poor, near-poor, ethnic minorities and the elderly, do not know where to seek help or doubt that the law can protect them. 16 Vietnam news | 10/24/2025 15:39 Party leader’s spouse visits Bulgaria’s Zvanche Kindergarten No. 2 Ngô Phương Ly, spouse of Party General Secretary Tô Lâm, presented the school with a children’s playground project, along with books and story collections, conveying messages of friendship, knowledge, and the joy of childhood. 17 Vietnam news | 10/24/2025 13:19 Hà Nội to introduce outstanding products at Autumn Fair 2025 The area will be organised into zones showcasing OCOP (One Commune - One Product) products, traditional craft villages, culture and tourism, food, product demonstrations, business connections, and cultural-art activities. 18 Vietnam news | 10/24/2025 13:19 Hanoi Convention drives international consensus on combating cybercrime: Expert Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phạm Đức Sơn, member of the Việt Nam-Australia Scholars & Experts Association (VASEA) emphasised the need to enhance international cooperation in combating cybercrime, noting that it is crucial because cybercrime transcends borders, with perpetrators often exploiting jurisdictional gaps to act from one country while targeting victims in another. 19 Vietnam news | 10/24/2025 13:01 Việt Nam contributes to shaping ASEAN’s future: Ambassador Việt Nam has actively engaged in ASEAN’s discussions, sharing its perspectives and experience in sustainable development and responses to emerging economic challenges, according to Ambassador Tôn Thị Ngọc Hương, Permanent Representative of Việt Nam to ASEAN. 20 Vietnam news | 10/24/2025 11:07 Two children electrocuted to death during high tides in Cần Thơ Local police said the incident occurred at around 7pm when floodwaters from the rising tide inundated Nguyễn Phương Danh Park in Thị Tứ Hamlet, Phong Điền Commune and the adjacent road. 1 2 3 4 5