What you need to know today in Vietnam:

Society

-- The flood season not only brings the people of Vietnam's Mekong Delta abundant aquatic resources, but it also carries countless memories tied to the vast, waterlogged fields. Bathing in the fields becomes a favorite activity for children and is considered a unique 'specialty' of the river region at the moment.

-- On Thursday five students from Le Quy Don High School in Ho Chi Minh City experienced food poisoning after lunch, showing symptoms like vomiting, stomach pain around the abdomen, and suspicion of food poisoning.

-- The People’s Committee of District 1 on Thursday held an event to celebrate the 2024 National Digital Transformation Day, which featured the introduction of a smart healthcare model and the distribution of mobile verification devices.

Business

-- The FLC Group has submitted a proposal to Quang Tri Province in north-central Vietnam to research the development of a 36-hole international-standard golf course complex. This project would also include a conference center and a high-end entertainment area, covering approximately 700 hectares, with a total investment of VND20 trillion (US$805 million).

-- In September alone, consumers purchased 36,585 cars, a 45-percent increase compared to the previous month. The Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) called this an impressive figure, highlighting the strong recovery of the country's auto market. This latest data was released by VAMA on Thursday

-- Vietnam aims for GDP growth rate of 7-7.5 percent in 2025, positioning its economy among the world's top 31-33 largest. With this expansion pace, the country's GDP is expected to reach $500 billion next year, a rise of nearly $40 billion compared to this year.

Lifestyle

-- Maii Art Space hosted the opening of an art exhibition titled 'Saigon in Me,' featuring sketch paintings, on Thursday evening. The exhibition is part of the activities celebrating Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23). 'Saigon in Me' will run until October 17 at Maii Art Space, located at 72/7 Tran Quoc Toan Street, Ward 8, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.

Sports

-- "Tony Popovic enjoyed a winning start as Australia coach as the Socceroos surged to a 3-1 victory in a World Cup qualifier against China at Adelaide Oval on Thursday," Reuters reported.

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