Golfer Le Chuc An has made history, becoming the first Vietnamese player named in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings.

A grand parade in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975-2025) was held solemnly and impressively in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1, on April 30 morning, with the participation of more than 13,000 people.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made a working visit to China from November 5 to 8 to attend the 8th Greater Mekong Subregion Summit. His trip also includes participation in the 10th Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy Summit and the 11th Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar-Vietnam Cooperation Summit.

The National Assembly on Oct. 21 voted to pass a resolution electing General Luong Cuong, 67, as the State President for the 2021-26 term.

The 10th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front opened in Hanoi on October 17. The three-day congress, themed "Solidarity - Democracy - Innovation - Creativity – Development”, have brought together a total of over 1,000 delegates representing various classes, ethnic groups, religions, armed forces, overseas Vietnamese, and front officials at all levels.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam successfully concluded his official visit to France and participation in the 19th Francophonie Summit from October 3-7, at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. A key highlight was the elevation of Vietnam-France relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, a significant breakthrough after more than a decade of the comprehensive partnership.

Vietnam has surpassed Japan to top the list of favourable foreign destinations of Korean tourists, according to the travel trend analysis for the third quarter of 2024, released recently by the Republic of Korea travel firm Kyowon Tour Travel Easy.

A bronze statue of Goddess Durga arrived in Vietnam on June 18, and is currently housed at the National Museum of History in Hanoi for research and exhibition purposes.

This new tourism attraction in Ninh Binh province aims to create a joyful and lively atmosphere.

A podcast entitled “Nang thuy tinh” (Crystal sunlight) introducing more than 300 love letters from late musician Trinh Con Son and many songs from a movie to be released shortly about the talented artist was broadcast on October 14.