VietinBank will host Vietnam Connect Forum 2026 in HCM City on November 17, bringing together nearly 300 representatives to discuss investment policies, tax regulations, economic prospects and business networking opportunities.

Tam Anh General Hospital Group completed an exclusive transfer of stem cell and immune cell technologies from Japan's Grandsoul on 9 November, in a ceremony witnessed by General Secretary and President To Lam.

The Government has issued Decree No. 401/2026/ND-CP on administrative penalties for violations in the digital technology industry, with maximum fines of 200 million VND (7,830 USD) for organisations and 100 million VND for individuals.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam delivered a policy address to the National Diet of Japan on November 9 afternoon (local time), as part of his ongoing official visit to Japan. 

Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Tshering W. Sherpa presented and planted a Bodhi tree at Bo Da Pagoda in Bac Ninh on November 9, symbolising the longstanding cultural, spiritual and diplomatic ties between Vietnam and India.

The domestic railway sector started selling and accepting payment for train tickets on the VNeID electronic identification app on November 9, as it pushes service modernisation and diversifies passenger channels.

South Korea's push to master AI robotics technologies is creating opportunities for Vietnam in software development, hardware manufacturing, industrial automation and technology transfer, according to a Vietnamese business representative.

The Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology welcomed the Russian survey vessel Akademik M.A. Lavrentyev at Nam Dinh Vu Port, the northern city of Hai Phong on November 9 afternoon as it began a Vietnam–Russia scientific survey.

Ho Chi Minh City aims to develop high-tech urban agriculture in the 2026-2030 period and wishes to expand cooperation with US partners in plant varieties, biotechnology and technology transfer, a municipal official has said.

The fifth World Conference of Overseas Vietnamese, scheduled for December in Hanoi, aims to mobilise the resources and expertise of more than 6.5 million overseas Vietnamese for national development.

An exhibition at Hanoi's Temple of Literature marks the 950th anniversary of Quoc Tu Giam, highlighting the contributions of Confucian scholars to Vietnam's traditional crafts and cultural heritage.

The 16th National Assembly (NA) on November 10 debated several bills in plenary in Hanoi on November 10, as part of its ongoing second session.

Ho Chi Minh City is strengthening regional supply chains by linking producers, manufacturers and distributors across southern Vietnam, aiming to improve competitiveness, expand market access and drive economic growth.

The 8th Hanoi Int'l Film Festival (HANIFF VIII), scheduled for November 28 to December 2, will feature a range of activities to bring cinema closer to the public, foster professional exchanges and promote Hanoi’s cultural heritage and tourism.

Long and sinuous, Vietnam curves around the eastern shores of mainland Southeast Asia, becoming a perfect country for road-tripping, according to renowned US travel magazine Lonely Planet. 

A total of 1,005 sets of martyrs’ remains have been found and recovered at Le Thi Rieng Park in Hoa Hung ward so far, the Ho Chi Minh City Military Command said on November 9.

Vietnam's growing middle class and rising demand for imported food are creating new opportunities for US agricultural exporters, with American farm products gaining popularity among Vietnamese consumers.

Madam Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of Party Chief and President To Lam, attended a fashion show in Tokyo and a sculpture exhibition in Kanagawa on November 8-9, highlighting cultural connections and people-to-people exchanges between Vietnam and Japan.

Vietnamese leader To Lam met with the heads of both houses of Japan's parliament in Tokyo on November 9, with both sides pledging closer legislative cooperation and stronger efforts to implement high-level agreements.

Vietnam and Japan have signed agreements to strengthen cooperation on environmental protection and marine governance, while advancing carbon markets, green technologies, offshore renewable energy and agricultural trade.

Vietnam and Japan are seeking closer parliamentary cooperation to turn high-level agreements into concrete outcomes, with a focus on trade, investment, high-quality workforce development and strategic technologies.

General Secretary and President To Lam and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae witnessed the exchange of nine cooperation documents out of 11 signed in total in Tokyo on November 9 as part of the top Vietnamese leader’s official Japan visit.

General Secretary and President To Lam and Japanese PM Takaichi Sanae met the press in Tokyo on November 9, right after their talks and the handover of Vietnam–Japan cooperation documents, during the Vietnamese leader’s official Japan visit.

Vietnam and Japan exchanged three cooperation documents on loans and grant aid in Tokyo on November 9, during the official visit to Japan by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and his spouse.

National Assembly delegates say double-digit GDP growth must translate into savings after living costs for citizens and reinvestment power for businesses, calling for swifter policy reaction to eliminate bureaucratic lags that stall development.