What you need to know today in Vietnam:

Politics

-- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will attend the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro and visit the Dominican Republic from November 16 to 21, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Society

-- Ha Vu Son, director of the Can Tho City Department of Industry and Trade, said during a workshop on green energy on Thursday that the city recently held discussions with He Wei, Chinese Embassador to Vietnam, and Wei Huaxiang, Chinese Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, about establishing new flight routes to connect Can Tho with several locations in China.

-- Cho Young Je, commercial counselor at the South Korean Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, on Thursday insisted on establishing a responsible and ethical Korean business community in Vietnam at the KOCHAM 2024 Charity Night in Ho Chi Minh City, organized by the Korea International Trade Association in Vietnam.

-- The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council approved on Thursday a resolution establishing criteria, sectors, and guidelines for controlled testing of new technology solutions within the city’s high-tech and information technology zones. Products undergoing such controlled testing must meet specific requirements, such as designated areas for drone testing in the Saigon High-Tech Park and autonomous vehicle testing in the Quang Trung Software City and Saigon High-Tech Park.

Business

-- During an investment survey in Quang Tri province, the Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group has expressed interest in a project to import five million tonnes of coal a year from Laos via this province from 2025.

-- On Thursday, the Plase Show International Exhibition opened in Ho Chi Minh City, attracting thousands of visitors eager to explore products designed for consumers and businesses in the audio and lighting industry. The trade show closes at Adora Center in Tan Binh District on Saturday, offering free admission.

-- The Centre Mall Vo Van Kiet in District 6, a subsidiary of the Saigon Trading Corporatio (SATRA), is accelerating its completion to open by the end of 2024. The mall is located at 1466 Vo Van Kiet Boulevard, Ward 3, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City.

Sports

-- In early December, Ho Chi Minh City will host the 2024 Teqball World Championship, attracting participants from from 90 countries and territories.

World News

-- President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental and anti-vaccine activist, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, the United States' top health agency, Reuters reported.