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General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam on October 29 met with executives from several leading British corporations and international financial institutions as part of his official visit to the United Kingdom.

World gold prices on October 29 still declined as the wave of profit-taking sales continued after the price reached a record high of over 4,360 USD per ounce. Domestically, SJC gold bars reversed to increase dramatically, trading at 148.1 million VND per tael; SJC gold rings traded at 146.3 million VND per tael.

The forum “Digital transformation in agriculture: Seizing opportunities, adapting to the future” was organised on October 29 in Ha Noi, under the chairmanship of the Viet Nam Cooperative Alliance, and co-organised with Business Magazine to promote agricultural sector digitalisation and share practical experiences among management agencies, experts, enterprises, and agricultural cooperatives.

Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index rose 0.32% to 1,688.83 points on October 29.

In Thanh Hoa’s economic picture, the private sector is increasingly asserting its role as a growth engine. Resolution No.68-NQ/TW of the Politburo on private economic development has opened a new direction for Thanh Hoa in creating a transparent and healthy investment and business environment.

Ho Chi Minh City is focusing on building itself into a major service hub of the country and the region, with high-end, modern, value-added service sectors, striving to be on par with the world’s leading cities.

The first Autumn Fair 2025 is a national-scale trade promotion event organised by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the People’s Committee of Ha Noi.

On October 28, the VietNamNet Newspaper and the Viet Nam Report Joint Stock Company co-organised a ceremony at the National Convention Centre in Ha Noi to announce the Top 10 & Top 5 Reputable Companies in the Food, Beverage, Retail, Packaging, and High-Tech Agriculture Sectors for 2025.

A conference titled ‘Innovation in Agricultural Investment in Viet Nam’ was held in Ha Noi on October 28, bringing together leading policymakers, academics, and experts to explore strategies for enhancing agricultural investment through innovation.

The Department of Domestic Market Management and Development has reported that nearly six tonnes of rice were sold during a successful livestream session held on the social media platform TikTok as part of the 2025 Viet Nam Agricultural Products Week.

Viet Nam and Russia have agreed to develop a railway project linking the two countries via China and Mongolia to strengthen transport connectivity and expand regional economic cooperation.

In the current context, improving productivity and labour quality is an urgent requirement and a decisive factor in the success of Ho Chi Minh City. Therefore, workforce training plays a vital role in enabling the city to achieve robust and sustainable development.

A thematic seminar on sustainable development and green transition in industrial production took place in the morning of October 28, as part of the Autumn Fair 2025 at the Viet Nam Exhibition Centre (VEC).

The project on Sustainable development of one million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice cultivation linked with green growth in the Mekong River Delta by 2030 (the Project) has proven to be the right direction for rice production in the region.

A total of 13 projects were honoured as the most outstanding during the final round of the Green Startup Competition 2025 held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 26-27.

Autumn Fair 2025 is drawing major public attention as it is being held on a national scale. It is not only a trade event but also as a festival to honour and promote the quintessence of Vietnamese culture. The event promises to offer a unique cultural experience for visitors.

The first Autumn Fair 2025 has quietly asserted itself as something more than a mere bazaar for domestic wares: it is, in essence, a vital conduit for companies to penetrate global markets, boost exports and elevate the global reputation of “Made-in-Viet Nam” brands.

As the global economy undergoes significant fluctuations, particularly under the impact of the US reciprocal tax policies, businesses must reposition their strategies to expand markets and ensure sustainable development.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien met with Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao in Kuala Lumpur on October 27, on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings, to discuss measures for further boosting bilateral economic and trade relations.

The domestic rice market has seen a downward price trend as exporters have slowed their purchases, while demand in the Asian region remains subdued.