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Manufacturing firms were more optimistic regarding the 12-month outlook for output. Business sentiment strengthened to a 16-month-high amid confidence that new orders will continue to rise and alongside plans to expand production capacity. The increase in new orders and associated expansion of output requirements also resulted in a rise in employment in October, the first in just over a year.

On November 7, 2025, Director Leung will participate in a Special Sharing Session together with Vietnamese actress Nguyễn Lâm Thảo Tâm and acclaimed director Trần Thanh Huy, whose film Ròm won the New Currents Award at the 2019 Busan International Film Festival. The session, titled “Together We Dare to be Powerful: Directing Stories Across Hong Kong and Vietnam,” will explore the evolution of action cinema and filmmaking culture across Asia.

More than 121,000 Vietnamese have gone overseas for guest work in the first 10 months of 2025, achieving 93% of the year’s target, according to the Department of Overseas Labor Management under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Japan remained the largest destination with over 55,000 workers, followed by Taiwan with 47,000 and South Korea with nearly 10,000.

In September alone, durian exports were valued at $972 million, up 45 per cent on-year. The accumulated value for the first nine months reached nearly $2.8 billion, down only 1.7 per cent compared to the same period last year. The remarkable growth was largely driven by a strong recovery from the Chinese market, which accounted for $960 million in September, an increase of 52 per cent over the same period in 2024. 

A year-end party marks a defining moment for every business – a time to express gratitude, strengthen bonds, and honour achievements before embarking on a new chapter. An occasion of such importance deserves to be hosted with meticulous planning and the utmost attention to detail. With the refined ambience, panoramic views of vibrant Saigon, and impeccable service, The Straits is the ideal choice for businesses to host a year-end celebration that is as polished as it is memorable.

Hanoi City has attracted more than 28.2 million visitors in the first 10 months of 2025, surpassing the city’s full-year figure in 2024, according to the Hanoi Department of Tourism. The number represents 91% of the city’s annual target. In October, the capital city has welcomed around 2.27 million tourists, including 695,000 international arrivals and 1.6 million domestic travelers, up 18% and 5% year-on-year, respectively, reported the Government news website (baochinhphu.vn).

Vietnam’s durian exports could reach US$5 billion this year if issues related to testing, traceability, and quality control are addressed, according to industry experts. Exports of frozen and processed durian have risen sharply despite difficulties with fresh durian shipments. In the first quarter, Vietnam exported about 8,700 tons of frozen durian worth more than US$31 million, up over 60% from a year earlier, reported the Government news website (baochinhphu.vn).

Việt Nam’s aviation industry is flying high again, with passenger numbers expected to hit a record 84 million this year, marking a powerful comeback from the pandemic, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam (CAAV). The CAAV reported that the sector’s rapid recovery — from just 16 million passengers in 2021 to 75 million in 2024 — highlights the country’s growing travel demand and the crucial role air transport plays in socio-economic development and tourism growth.