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“The Homeland in Our Hearts: The Concert Film”, directed and produced under the supervision of Nhan Dan Newspaper in collaboration with Sun Bright, officially premiered at cinema chains nationwide. The film will begin its national screening on October 17 with a series of limited showings.

The 18th Congress of the Ha Noi Party Committee for the 2025–2030 tenure officially opened on October 16 at the National Convention Centre, with the participation of 550 exemplary delegates representing nearly 500,000 Party members from 136 Party organisations under the Ha Noi Party Committee. Party General Secretary To Lam attended and delivered a directive speech at the Congress.

On the afternoon of October 14, at the Party Central Committee Headquarters, Party General Secretary To Lam chaired a meeting with 95 outstanding Vietnamese farmers and scientists in agriculture in 2025.

Viet Nam has been re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council with 180 votes in favour, the highest tally among the countries elected from the Asia–Pacific group.

The opening ceremony of the first Cultures of the World Festival in Ha Noi officially took place at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel (Thang Long Heritage Conservation Centre - Ha Noi) on the evening of October 10. The event was jointly organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ha Noi People’s Committee.

General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un chaired a welcome ceremony in Pyongyang on October 9 morning for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation who are on a state visit to the DPRK.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a government delegation arrived in Thai Nguyen Province on October 8 to visit residents affected by the recent rain-triggered flooding and to direct relief efforts.

The 13th meeting of the 13th Party Central Committee concluded in Ha Noi on October 8.

Heavy rain and strong winds brought by Typhoon No. 11 (Matmo) caused widespread flooding across many streets in Ha Noi overnight and early on October 7.

After four days of urgent and serious working sessions conducted with a high sense of responsibility, the 12th Party Congress of Viet Nam People's Army (VPA) for the 2025–2030 tenure successfully completed its entire agenda. On the morning of October 2 in Ha Noi, Party General Secretary To Lam, Secretary of the Central Military Commission, attended and delivered the closing speech. Also in attendance was President Luong Cuong.

The Ministry of Science and Technology, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, held a ceremony on October 1 to launch National Innovation Day 2025 attended by General Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

On October 1, at the National Assembly House, Tran Thanh Man, Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly and Esteban Lazo Hernandez, President of the National Assembly of People’s Power and President of the Council of State of Cuba, co-chaired the second meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Committee between the National Assembly of Viet Nam and the National Assembly of Cuba.

As the first cool breeze of early autumn sweeps across Ha Noi, a certain delicacy immediately comes to mind: a treat both humble and elegant, known as Vong Village green rice.

On the morning of September 29 at the Presidential Palace, State President Luong Cuong received Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Volodin, who led a high-ranking Russian delegation on an official visit to Viet Nam and co-chaired the 4th meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Committee between the National Assembly of Viet Nam and the State Duma of the Russian Federation, held from September 28 to 29.

Party General Secretary To Lam on September 29 received Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Volodin, who is on an official visit to Viet Nam and co-chaired the 4th meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Committee between the National Assembly of Viet Nam and the State Duma of the Russian Federation. The reception was also attended by Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man.

In the elegant setting of the UK Royal Navy ship welcome event in Ho Chi Minh City, many international guests expressed their delight as they sampled Vinamilk’s refreshing gelato, yoghurt drinks, and kombucha tea for the first time.

The first congress of the Party Organisation of the National Assembly for the 2025–2030 term opened in Ha Noi on September 25. Party General Secretary To Lam attended and delivered his directive speech. The 2-day Congress sees the participation of 300 delegates representing more than 2,800 Party members of the organisation.

Dubbed a "Jurassic Park" sculpted by time and the wonders of nature, Tien An Bat Cave in Da Nang lies hidden beneath a lush forest canopy. With its “fossil labyrinth,” the cave is gradually becoming an ideal destination for adventurers and nature lovers seeking untouched wilderness.

The first Congress of the Party Committee of Central Party Agencies for the 2025–2030 term opened solemnly in Ha Noi on September 24. General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam To Lam attended and delivered instructions to the Congress. The event was also attended by Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Government and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and other leaders and former leaders of the Party and the State.

The first Congress of the Party Committee of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front (VFF) and Central Mass Organisations for the 2025–2030 tenure convened in Ha Noi on September 23 in the presence of Party General Secretary To Lam.