Once ranked among Asia's favorite beaches, Cua Dai in Da Nang is regaining its broad sandy shoreline after years of severe erosion. Nearly VND 1.2 trillion ($46 million) in coastal protection works is helping bring tourists and businesses back.

Vietnam and Australia convened their 11th Diplomatic and Defence Strategic Dialogue (2+2) in Hanoi on November 10.

Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City and South Korea's KIRIA signed an agreement on November 11 to advance robotics research, industrial automation, technology transfer and workforce development.

Leaked camera specifications for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S27 series suggest major improvements for the Ultra model, a new compact Pro variant and largely unchanged camera hardware for the standard S27 and S27 Plus.

More than 80,000 biological samples from fallen soldiers' remains have been received at Vietnam's Military Forensic Institute, where specialized storage facilities help preserve vital evidence for future identification efforts.

Hanoi faces worsening air pollution during the winter months as stagnant weather traps emissions from traffic, construction and waste burning. 

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and his spouse, Ngo Phuong Ly, met with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako in Tokyo on November 11.

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports exceeded $8.27 billion in the first 10 months of 2026, up 17.2% year-on-year, as advanced farming technologies and standardized production help the sector target $10 billion.

Vietnam's dairy companies reported mixed results in the first nine months of 2026, with Vinamilk posting strong profit growth and Lof International returning to profit, while rising costs weighed on Hanoimilk.

General Secretary and President To Lam met with representatives of several Japanese corporations and businesses in Tokyo on November 11 as part of his ongoing official visit to Japan.

Vietnam ranked 37th among 70 economies in the 2026 World Digital and AI Ranking, placing third in Southeast Asia, with strong performances in AI adoption and digital governance, according to Switzerland's IMD.

General Secretary and President To Lam called on Japanese financial institutions to help mobilise long-term capital for Vietnam's railways, energy and digital infrastructure during a meeting at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on November 11.

Vietnam's northern province of Lai Chau and China’s Yunnan province held a ceremony on November 10 to announce the upgrade of the Ma Lu Thang (Vietnam) – Jinshuihe (China) pair of border gates to international status.

Vietnam's Communist Party and Japan's Liberal Democratic Party signed a cooperation agreement in Tokyo on November 11 to strengthen policy dialogue, official training and collaboration in technology, trade and investment.

Vietnamese Finance Minister Ngo Van Tuan met with his Japanese counterpart Katayama Katsuki on November 10 to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly between the two countries’ finance ministries.

Vietnam and Saudi Arabia are looking to deepen cooperation in religious affairs, ethnic minority development and the Halal industry, with officials discussing a formal partnership mechanism during talks in Hanoi on November 10.

Japanese singer and actor Sugi Ryotaro has been appointed Vietnam-Japan special ambassador for the 2026-2029 term, recognizing nearly four decades of contributions to bilateral friendship and cultural exchange.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung will answer lawmakers' questions for the first time on November 12, as Vietnam's 16th National Assembly holds a day-long session focused on public finance, science, technology and digital transformation.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has urged the National Economics University to rank among the world's top 150 universities in selected fields by 2030 and top 100 by 2035, as the institution marks its 70th anniversary.

Vietnamese lawmakers have warned that three proposed expressway projects could strain the finances of poorer provinces, with one facing a contribution equivalent to nearly 39% of its planned local budget for 2026-2030.

Emperor Naruhito has awarded Japan's prestigious Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun to former Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, recognizing his contributions to strengthening bilateral relations.

Vietnamese Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan held a working session with President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Tanaka Akihiko on November 10, as part of Party General Secretary and President To Lam's official visit to Japan.

Hanoi officials met with Japanese corporations and financial institutions in Tokyo to seek investment in high technology, smart infrastructure, clean energy and green development projects.

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have uncovered 14 foreigners suspected of running an online investment scam using fake stock trading platforms, seizing 146 computers and phones along with documents allegedly used to deceive investors.

Consuming an average of 8.1 grams of salt daily, Vietnamese people are maintaining high-sodium eating habits that far exceed the safe threshold recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).