Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News — October 20

Read what is in the news in Vietnam today:

Politics

-- Vietnamese Party chief To Lam departs for Finland on Monday for an official visit through Wednesday at the invitation of Finnish President Alexander Stubb.

-- The 10th and final session of Vietnam’s 15th National Assembly opened on Monday morning and is expected to last about 40 days, during which lawmakers will review and decide on multiple key issues.

Society

-- Storm Fengshen entered the northeastern waters of the East Vietnam Sea on Sunday afternoon, becoming the 12th storm to form in the region in 2025, Vietnam’s national weather center said.

-- A cold spell hits northern Vietnam on Monday, with temperatures expected to drop overnight, the national weather center said. Rain continues in central provinces, while the south is forecast to see heavy showers in the evening.

-- Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security broke ground on Sunday on a 60,000-seat stadium using advanced dome technology, with Party chief To Lam attending the ceremony and presiding over the launch.

-- Vietnamese adults consume an average of 231 grams of fruits and vegetables per day, well below the World Health Organization’s recommended 400 grams, prompting health officials to urge healthier eating starting with family meals.

Economy

-- Fresh flower prices in Ho Chi Minh City for Vietnam Women’s Day (October 20) eased from previous years, with wholesale prices for some varieties falling by 30 percent to 50 percent due to abundant supply from China and domestic growers.

-- A charter flight operated by Vietjet Air on Sunday afternoon brought 220 Russian tourists to Phu Quoc, marking the resumption of direct flights from Russia to the Vietnamese island after a suspension.

Sports

-- “Manchester United’s Harry Maguire struck a late header to seal a thrilling 2–1 Premier League victory over Liverpool on Sunday, ending their nine-year drought without a win at Anfield and dealing a blow to the reigning champions’ title chase,” Reuters reported.