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Vietnam posts second straight monthly trade surplus in October

Hanoi, Nov. 3 -- Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of 7.31 billion USD in October 2026, following a surplus of 1.3 billion USD in September, marking the second consecutive monthly surplus this year, ac... Read More


Export orders pick up pace towards year-end

Hanoi, Nov. 3 -- With just two months remaining in 2026, businesses are stepping up production and deliveries to meet rising demand for the year-end festive season and holiday shopping. Production act... Read More


Green tourism boosts Da Nang's competitiveness

Hanoi, Nov. 3 -- The central city of Da Nang is stepping up efforts to develop green, responsible and sustainable tourism, making environmental protection an integral part of its destination competiti... Read More


Pianist Bich Tra brings Vietnamese music to the world

Hong Kong, Nov. 3 -- Pianist Bich Tra, known professionally as Tra Nguyen, has spent her career bringing Vietnamese musical influences to international audiences while nurturing music education at hom... Read More


CPI up 4.57% in first 10 months of 2026

Hanoi, Nov. 3 -- Vietnam's consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.2% in October from the previous month, mainly driven by higher domestic fuel prices in line with global trends, according to the National S... Read More


Vietnam's 10-month FDI inflows post strongest growth since 2009

Hanoi, Nov. 3 -- Total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam reached 54.85 billion USD as of October 31, 2026, up 74% year-on-year - the highest level since 2009, the Ministry of Finan... Read More


Market diversification, stronger competitiveness needed as trade revenue hits record

Hanoi, Nov. 3 -- The positive trade performance during the first 10 months of 2026 has provided a fresh impetus for economic growth while highlighting the need to diversify markets, enhance competitiv... Read More


Ho Chi Minh City develops multi-tier elderly care network amid population ageing

Ho Chi Minh City, Nov. 3 -- Ho Chi Minh City is developing a multi-tier elderly care ecosystem to ease mounting pressure on its healthcare and social welfare systems, while helping older people mainta... Read More


Vietjet posts 41% revenue growth in first nine months of 2026

Hanoi, Nov. 3 -- The Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (HOSE: VJC) has announced its financial results for the first nine months of 2026. The airline served over 20.7 million passengers while conti... Read More


Vietnam seeks to develop medical tourism, tap high-value potential

Hanoi, Nov. 3 -- Medical tourism offers Vietnam a new avenue for diversifying tourism products, improving healthcare services and generating greater economic value. However, realising this potential r... Read More