Vietnam Morning Monitor: Vietnam, Switzerland pledge stronger ties at Hanoi talks, Ho Chi Minh City raises $3.5mn to support the poor

Tuoi Tre News18 October 2026, 00:30 UTCVietnam

Vietnam, Switzerland pledge stronger ties at Hanoi talks. Ho Chi Minh City, France seek deeper cooperation in metro development, finance. Ngoc Linh ginseng firm chief accused of using investor funds to buy property, luxury cars. And more in our morning news briefing.

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