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Every autumn, Hanoi seems to don a new, tender and romantic cloak – a beauty so distinctive that it leaves a lasting impression on anyone who visits. Between the sweaty swelter of summertime and the crisp cold weather of winter, autumn slinks in like a dissonant chord resolving into harmony. Hanoi nature is at its most photogenic in autumn, with high, clear and blue sky, leaves changing in various hues of red, yellow and brown, the sun seems to become softer, kissing the streets with its gilded beam. Seasonal food of Hanoi autumn is lesser known to visitors, but is among the favourite dishes of Hanoians. In coffee shops or tea vendors, com (green glutinous rice) wrapped in fragrant lotus leaves are enjoyed as an autumn snack, together with banana and a cup of sau (dracontomelon) juice. It is no coincidence that Time Out magazine (UK) has named Hanoi one of Asia’s most beautiful autumn destinations in 2025. VNA Photo: Khánh Hoà

After July 1, 2025, the new Ho Chi Minh City - a “mega city” formed by merging the country’s three most dynamic economic zones into a hub of finance, high-tech industry, and the marine economy - faces an unprecedented governance challenge. From this point, digital government and digital citizens are the two parallel pillars shaping a modern, professional administrative system that enhances public service quality. Photo: Huu Duyen - VNA

The Resolution of the 1st Congress of the Quang Tri Provincial Party Committee for the 2025–2030 term identifies energy- particularly clean energy - as one of four strategic pillars of the economy and a key driving force for Quang Tri’s transformation into the clean energy hub of Central Vietnam. Under Vietnam’s Power Development Plan VIII, Quang Tri is projected to develop nearly 13,000 MW of power capacity by 2030 and add almost 3,900 MW more during 2031–2035 - a significant leap that transforms potential into practical strength. Photo: Nguyen Linh - VNA   

The first Congress of the Government’s Party Organisation,the 2025–2030 tenure, was opened in Hanoi on October 13. The congress isattended by 453 delegates representing more than 209,000 members of the 2,211Party units across the Government’s Party Organisation. Party General SecretaryTo Lam attended the opening session. VNA Photo

Duong Hoa Commune’s tea-growing area in Quang Ninh Province covers more than 200 hectares, yielding 1,600–2,000 tons of fresh tea buds annually. During the 2025–2030 period, the local tea industry aims to build Duong Hoa into a high-quality tea region with a strong brand associated with the “One Commune, One Product” (OCOP) program and rural tourism, gradually reaching national and international markets. Photo: Duc Hieu - VNA

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Ai Nhung (born in 1980), Head of the Physical Chemistry Department under the Faculty of Chemistry and Deputy Director of the Institute for Science and Technology Research and Application at Hue University of Sciences, Hue University, is a dedicated scientist who tirelessly innovates and develops valuable herbal-based products for the community. Alongside her scientific passion, she also serves as an inspiring educator, nurturing academic curiosity and a love for science among generations of students. Photo: Van Dung - VNA

For generations of Hanoians, the iconic Long Bien Bridge spanning the Red River has become synonymous with their everyday life and been considered an important and central part of Hanoi’s development and history. Although many modern and monumental bridges have been built across the Red River such as Thang Long, Thanh Tri, Vinh Tuy Bridges, Long Bien Bridge always holds a special place in the hearts of Hanoians. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa

The circulation of Storm Matmo caused severe flooding, isolation, and dyke incidents across many villages in Bac Ninh province. In response, local authorities coordinated with the army, police, and militia to promptly implement safety measures to protect people’s lives and property, reinforce dyke systems, and help stabilize daily life amid natural disasters. Photo: Danh Lam - VNA

The State Securities Commission announced that at 3:00 a.m. (Hanoi time) on October 8, 2025, global index provider FTSE Russell officially announced that Vietnam’s stock market had met all required criteria and was upgraded from a frontier market to a secondary emerging market. Photo: VNA

The digital transformation process is taking place strongly and impacting all aspects of social life. Keeping up with the trend, farmers in An Giang Province are gradually changing their mindset and farming practices to move closer to smart agriculture. This helps optimize production and business efficiency, improve productivity and quality, and enhance the sustainable value of agricultural products. Photo: Cong Mao - VNA

Affectionately known by colleagues as the “spark of innovation” in FECON’s renewal movement, engineer Luu Hoang Phuong, Head of the Construction Engineering Team at FECON Corporation, has not only helped ensure the progress and quality of major national projects but also made a remarkable impact through numerous technical innovations, generating tens of billions of VND in benefits for the company. Notably, Luu Hoang Phuong was among the Top 10 Outstanding Citizens of Hanoi 2025, honored on the occasion of the 71st anniversary of the Capital’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954 – October 10, 2025). Photo: Minh Nghia - VNA

In recent years, Army Corps 15 has joined hands with local authorities and ethnic communities in Gia Lai province to build a better life in the border areas. Beyond developing large-scale rubber and coffee plantations and creating stable jobs and incomes for tens of thousands of workers, the Corps has also helped eradicate poverty, build schools, health stations, and solid housing for residents. These efforts have strengthened people’s trust and deepened the enduring bond between the army and the people. Photo: Hong Diep - VNA

A ceremony was held at the French Embassy in Hanoi on October 4 to confer the Officer rank of France's Order of the Legion of Honour on Professor Jean Tran Thanh Van, a physicist, and his wife Professor Le Kim Ngoc, a biologist. Photo: An Dang - VNA

The Can Tho Department of Health held a conference in late September 2025 to officially launch the implementation of electronic medical records (EMRs). This marks a significant milestone in the city’s healthcare digital transformation, contributing to the development of digital government and a digital society. Photo: Anh Tuyet - VNA

In recent days, due to the impact of Typhoon Bualoi’s circulation, Cao Bang province has experienced heavy rains, causing flash floods, landslides, and severe flooding in many areas. Thousands of officers and soldiers from armed forces have been working tirelessly to support and assist people, becoming a strong pillar of support during the floods. Photo by courtesy/VNA

After two months of operation, despite many challenges, theborder highland commune of Pa Tan (Lai Chau province) has been making effortsto mobilize resources, invest in infrastructure, telecommunications systems,and equipment to ensure officials and public servants provide the best servicesto the people. To date, the development and implementation of e-governmentunder the two-tier local administration model in the commune has shown positiveresults. Photo: Quy Trung – VNA

Innovation must be spread and deeply embedded across social life, in State-owned economic sectors and in the creation of institutions ensuring fairness, protecting intellectual property and promoting digital infrastructure investment, paving the way for breakthroughs that bring new value or resolve longstanding issues. The statement was made by Party General Secretary To Lam while addressing a national event in Hanoi on October 1 in response to the National Innovation Day 2025. VNA Photo: Thống Nhất

At the top of the Tay Con Linh mountain range is Xa Phin hamlet, approximately 20 kilometres northwest of Ha Giang province’s Vi Xuyen district, lies roofs of stilt houses covered with thick green moss. This hilly terrain, situated at 1,000 metres above sea level, is characterised by fog all year and persistent rainfall with high humidity. It is an ideal environment for plants to flourish and thrive, including thick green moss, which ethnic people use to cover the palm-leaf roofs of their homes. The mossy layers on the roof act as insulation, preventing the interior from being too hot in summer or too cold in winter. In the dreamy foggy scene and under the mysterious yet unique moss-roofted stilt houses, Dao ethnic people live their daily lives in tranquility, celebrating life in the secluded mountain top. VNA Photo: Đức Thọ

The new Phong Chau Bridge across the Red River on National Highway 32C in Phu Tho Province was opened to traffic and officially inaugurated on September 28, 2025. The new Phong Chau bridge, which is an emergency project to replace the old bridge whose two main spans collapsed in September 2024 due to the impact of super typhoon Yagi, connects Phung Nguyen and Van Xuan communes of Phu Tho province. It is over 653m long, 20.5m wide with a scale of 4 lanes for motor vehicles, with a total investment of over 635 billion. Photo: Quoc Khanh – VNA

Following the “four-on-the-spot” principle, on the night of September 28, 2025, units of the Thanh Hoa Provincial Police coordinated with local Party committees and authorities to maintain round-the-clock presence in key areas, ready to respond and assist people in overcoming the aftermath of Typhoon Bualoi. Photo by courtesy/VNA