Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News — October 15

Read what is in the news in Vietnam today:

Politics

-- Vietnam was re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026–28 term with 180 votes, the highest among Asia-Pacific candidates, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

-- Vietnam welcomed the agreement between Israel and Hamas aimed at ending the conflict in the Gaza Strip and praised international mediation efforts that led to the deal, the foreign ministry's spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said on Tuesday.

-- Vietnam’s Minister of National Defense General Phan Van Giang, during a visit to Laos on Tuesday for a regional defense ministers’ meeting and joint rescue drill, said Hanoi is ready to support Laos in organizing events marking the 50th anniversary of its National Day, calling it a shared milestone for both nations.

Society

-- Hanoi traffic police on Tuesday detained a car and issued an administrative violation report against a 66-year-old driver who drove with two blown tires in the wrong direction on the elevated Ring Road 3 while his breath alcohol level exceeded the maximum penalty threshold by more than three times.

-- Hanoi police on Tuesday announced traffic restrictions and road closures ahead of the 18th Congress of the municipal Party Committee, scheduled to take place from Wednesday to Friday at the National Convention Center.

-- Hanoi police said on Tuesday that investigators are preparing to file criminal charges against suspects involved in the production and sale of more than three million counterfeit DRAGON-brand fire extinguishers, which generated illegal profits of over VND1.1 trillion (US$41.73 million), while also probing related offenses.

Economy

-- The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) said on Tuesday that its Business Confidence Index rose to 66.5 points in the third quarter of 2025, the highest in three years and above levels recorded before U.S. tariff measures took effect.

Sports

-- Vietnam edged Nepal 1-0 in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday night in the fourth match of the third round of 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying thanks to an own goal by a Nepalese defender.

-- “England booked their place in next year’s World Cup finals as captain Harry Kane scored twice in a 5-0 romp away to Latvia on Tuesday to ensure they will win qualifying Group K,” Reuters reported.