Check out the latest news in Vietnam today:
Politics
— The Department of Public Security of An Giang Province in southern Vietnam has received an official diplomatic note from the Embassy of Ukraine in Vietnam, in which the embassy commends the compassion and sense of justice of the Vietnamese people, and highly values the professionalism and dedication of police officers in assisting a Ukrainian citizen to safely return home.
Society
— The eye of storm Kalmaegi, the 13th storm to hit the East Vietnam Sea this year, was located about 390 km east-southeast of Gia Lai Province at 5:00 am on Thursday, with the strongest wind at level 14 (150 – 166 kph) and gusts reaching level 17, according to the national weather center.
— Police in Bach Mai Ward, Hanoi said on Wednesday that they were verifying public reports that a local photo booth had allegedly leaked sensitive images of customers while they were changing clothes.
— Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc on Wednesday evening instructed departments, wards and communes, and relevant agencies to take comprehensive measures to promptly respond to storm Kalmaegi.
— Tidal water began to rise at the Nguyen Van Linh – Nguyen Thi Thap intersection in Tan My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City at around 3:00 pm on Wednesday, causing severe localized flooding within 15-20 minutes.
— Due to the impact of storm Kalmaegi, Vietnam Airlines and other carriers have adjusted their flight schedules, delaying and canceling several flights on Thursday and Friday.
Storm Kalmaegi poses severe risk to Vietnam’s Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, Dak LakCentral Vietnam braces for powerful storm Kalmaegi as authorities ramp up preparedness
Economy
— Vietnamese agricultural products have reached 190 out of 195 countries and territories worldwide, heard a press briefing held by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on Wednesday.
— The Vietnam Energy Week 2025 opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday, featuring 350 booths from enterprises representing 16 countries and territories. They are showcasing the latest products and technologies in the energy sector.
Sports
— Vo Lan Khue, a female U7 player and student of Ngo Gia Tu Elementary School in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, won the gold medal in the standard chess event with an unbeaten score of 8.5 out of 9 points at the 19th Asian Schools Chess Championship held in Mongolia from October 24 to November 2. This outstanding result also earned Khue the title of the Woman Candidate Master.
