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On October 28, the armed forces of the Republic of Korea (RoK) said that it is deploying large-scale security forces to ensure absolute safety for activities within the framework of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2025 Forum, which is taking place this week.

On October 28, the Prime Ministers of Thailand and Cambodia met on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit, reaffirming their commitment to implementing the peace agreement reached two days earlier.

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

Many Vietnamese rice enterprises are now redirecting their exports to more distant markets, including Africa, while also boosting shipments of premium rice varieties like ST24 and ST25 to Japan, the Republic of Korea and the European Union.

The legendary duo Secret Garden will perform at the National Convention Centre in Ha Noi on the evening of October 18. Their concert, Secret Garden Live in Viet Nam, marks the third instalment of the international music series Good Morning Viet Nam, organised by Nhan Dan Newspaper and IB Group Viet Nam, following successful shows Kenny G Live in Viet Nam and Bond Live in Viet Nam.

Ho Chi Minh City is focusing on reforming its mechanisms and effectively implementing Resolution No. 68 on private economic development and Resolution No. 98 on special mechanisms, aiming to create more favorable conditions for businesses.

Viet Nam’s business community plays a pivotal role in socio-economic progress, driving industrialisation and modernisation.

Viet Nam’s socio-economic situation has continued to achieve many positive, important, and comprehensive results, with economic growth expected to reach a notably high level. The macro-economy has been stable, inflation has been controlled, and major balances have been ensured.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has just sent the Ministry of Finance Official Dispatch No.7291/BCT-KHTC, building a growth scenario for the industry according to the Government’s Resolution, to ensure the country’s GDP growth target in 2025 reaches 8.3-8.5%.

The strong increase in world coffee prices has pushed domestic prices to a two-week high, reinforcing the market’s optimistic sentiment.

Viet Nam’s e-commerce sector reached more than 25 billion USD in 2024, up 20% from the previous year, ranking among the top three in Southeast Asia. Cross-border e-commerce is considered a strategic pillar, enabling businesses to expand markets and enhance national competitiveness.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed Directive No. 24/CT-TTg on accelerating the implementation of technology solutions for citizens and businesses linked to population data, identification and electronic authentication.

After six years of implementation, large areas of dioxin-contaminated land at Bien Hoa Airbase have been cleaned up; the project is expected to be completed by 2030.

The Ministry of Finance has submitted a draft personal income tax law with key changes. The tax threshold for income from prizes, copyrights, business transfers, inheritance, and gifts rise from 10 million to 20 million VND.

Ha Noi generated jobs for nearly 160,000 workers in the first eight months of 2025, achieving 94.59% of its annual target, according to the municipal Department of Home Affairs.

According to the Ministry of Finance, in the first eight months of 2025, public investment disbursement reached nearly 410 trillion VND, equivalent to 46.5% of the year’s plan, up about 135 trillion VND compared to the same period last year. This is the highest disbursement level in many years.

The August General Uprising in 1945, led by the Communist Party of Viet Nam, ended nearly a century of colonial slavery under French colonialists and Japanese fascists, as well as thousands of years of feudal rule.

The government has issued a new decree on the management of gold trading activities, abolishing the state’s monopoly on the production of gold bars and the import and export of raw gold, shifting instead to a licensing regime.

In the history of the revolutionary struggle of the Vietnamese people, the Nam Ky Uprising is an indelible mark. The indomitable spirit and fervent fighting determination of Vietnamese people during those heroic days are deeply etched in the hearts of generations, evoking pride every time they are recalled.

Over the past week, the price of Viet Nam’s rice exports rose due to increasing stockpiling demand from the Philippines before its 60-day import suspension starting September 1. On August 14, 5% broken rice was offered at 395 USD/tonne, up 4 USD.