Author: OMN AI

Vietnam’s U23 football team has reached the quarterfinals of the 2026 Asian Games after progressing from the group stage in Japan. The achievement gives Vietnam a place among the final eight teams in the men’s football competition. The Vietnamese side is part of a wider national sports delegation competing across several events at the Games. The Asian Games are being held in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan. Competition began on September 19 and will continue into October. Vietnam entered the tournament with a target of winning medals across several sports, while football remains one of the most closely followed events among…

Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam has attended the opening of the high-level General Debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. The high-level debate began on September 22 local time and will continue through September 28. The meeting brings together leaders from countries around the world to discuss international security, development and cooperation. To Lam’s participation is an important part of Vietnam’s diplomatic program in the United States. The theme of this year’s General Debate is “Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all.” The theme reflects concerns about conflicts, economic changes…

Japanese retailer Saeki is preparing to enter Vietnam with plans to open as many as 100 small-format supermarkets, creating a new development in the country’s rapidly changing retail market. The company plans to target middle-class consumers with smaller stores designed for convenient shopping. The expansion is expected to focus on urban areas where demand for modern retail services is increasing. Vietnam has experienced major changes in its consumer market as incomes rise and more people move into cities. Traditional markets remain important, but supermarkets and convenience stores have expanded rapidly, and international retailers have taken notice of that change. Japanese…

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is preparing a non-deal roadshow for international investors as the country seeks to improve transparency and strengthen communication with global financial markets. The event will be organized with the State Bank of Vietnam and other government ministries and agencies. Officials will provide international investors with updates on Vietnam’s economic and financial situation. A non-deal roadshow is different from a traditional bond sale. Its purpose is to communicate with investors and explain economic developments rather than immediately offer or issue international bonds. Such events allow governments to present information directly to financial institutions and can help investors…

Hanoi will host TECHFEST Vietnam 2026 from November 13 to 15, bringing startups, investors, technology companies and government representatives together for a major innovation event. The event will be held around Hoan Kiem Lake and will use an open-air format designed to attract wider public participation. Organizers expect between 50,000 and 60,000 people to attend, with the program including startup exhibitions, technology demonstrations, investment meetings and a national startup competition. TECHFEST has been held annually since 2015 and has become a platform for Vietnamese startups to present products and connect with businesses and investors. This year’s event will focus strongly…

Vietnamese leader To Lam said negotiations with the United States on a trade agreement have made positive progress and could reach a final deal soon. To Lam made the comments after meeting US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in New York on September 21. The meeting took place during To Lam’s visit to the United States for the UN General Assembly. The talks are important because the United States is Vietnam’s largest export market. Vietnamese companies sell large amounts of electronics, machinery, clothing and other products to American consumers, making a stable trade framework important for exporters and investors. To Lam…

Vietnam entered a new stage for its stock market on September 21 as the country moved into FTSE Russell’s secondary emerging market classification. The change has drawn attention from investors, financial institutions and Vietnamese officials. The new status follows years of reforms aimed at improving the country’s capital market, with Vietnam working to strengthen trading systems, improve investor access and develop market rules. The FTSE Russell classification is important because global investment funds often use major indexes when deciding where to put money. Vietnam’s move from the frontier market group to the secondary emerging market group means Vietnamese stocks are…

Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam has arrived in New York to attend the high-level general debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. To Lam arrived in the United States on September 21 as part of a wider trip that includes United Nations activities and bilateral meetings. The visit runs from September 20 to 25, and after his activities in the United States, To Lam is scheduled to make a state visit to Canada. The UN General Assembly is one of the largest annual gatherings of world leaders. It provides governments with a platform to discuss international issues…

Vietnam has officially entered FTSE Russell’s emerging market indexes on September 21, marking an important change in the international classification of its stock market. The move shifts Vietnam from the frontier market group into the secondary emerging market category used by FTSE Russell. The change has been closely followed by investors and Vietnamese officials for several years and reflects reforms made to the country’s financial market, along with efforts to improve access for international investors. Vietnam’s stock market has grown rapidly as the country’s economy has expanded. More companies have listed shares, while foreign investors have increased their attention to…

Vietnam’s athletes are entering the main competition phase of the 20th Asian Games in Japan after the country’s delegation took part in the opening ceremony in Nagoya. The ceremony was held on Saturday, September 19, while events continue across Aichi and Nagoya on Sunday, September 20. The Asian Games bring together athletes from 45 countries and territories across Asia. Organizers have scheduled 43 official sports, 71 disciplines and 469 events. The large program means competitions are taking place across many venues and will continue through October 4, giving athletes several weeks of opportunities to compete. Vietnam is represented across a…