Việt Nam, Cambodia bolster economic ties, eye $20 billion in trade

At the Việt Nam–Cambodia Business Forum 2026, witnessed by the two PMs, agencies and businesses from Việt Nam and Cambodia exchanged five cooperation documents. These included two amended overseas investment registration certificates for THACO AGRI’s crop cultivation and livestock projects in Kratie and Ratanakiri provinces, with total investment capital of $648 million.

Việt Nam, Cambodia seek to bolster all-round ties: PMs

The two PMs expressed their satisfaction with the positive development of Việt Nam–Cambodia relations in recent years. Political ties have continued to be consolidated, with political trust strengthened through regular high-level visits and contacts.

Deputy PM calls for tighter price management of essential goods

Deputy PM Thắng urged ministries and agencies to coordinate closely to deliver effective fiscal and macroeconomic policies. The aim is to control inflation, stabilise the macroeconomy, ensure major economic balances, create room to support growth and bolster the economy’s resilience to external shocks.

Hà Nội launches 18 key projects worth nearly $4.94 billion

The city announced 292 projects with a combined investment of VNĐ384.886 trillion (US$14.92 billion), including 18 key projects worth VNĐ127.46 trillion, focusing on transport, infrastructure, environmental protection and public services.

Việt Nam seeks solutions to AI challenges in education through international cooperation

While AI offers opportunities to personalise learning, improve teaching and expand access to educational resources, experts stress the tech does not guarantee better learning outcomes. The priority is to ensure innovation benefits learners, empowers teachers and narrows educational inequalities.

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Project to build big-data legal database approved

From 2028 to 2030, the project aims to complete the development of a centralised legal data repository, integrating 100 per cent of legal data sources from ministries, agencies and localities. It will also establish a National Legal Knowledge Graph to support smart search, analysis and data use, as well as digital applications for lawmaking and law enforcement.

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Tighter controls on livestream sales

As livestream shopping grows, businesses and e-commerce platforms are strengthening checks on sellers, products and promotional claims to combat counterfeit goods. Closer cooperation and stricter oversight aim to protect consumers and build trust in online shopping.

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Learning Việt Nam through food

A Hà Nội cookery class is giving foreign visitors a hands-on introduction to Vietnamese food and culture. The experience starts at a local market, where they discover fresh ingredients before preparing everyday dishes and learning about traditional cooking techniques and the stories behind Vietnamese cuisine.

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Young people’s mental health: We need to listen – and act

On the occasion of the World Mental Health Day (October 10), Silvia Danailov UNICEF Representative in Việt Nam, wrote to Việt Nam News reflecting on this year theme of “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change”, and why listening to young people must lead to action.

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