In September 2024, the Thua Thien Hue Market Management force inspected and penalized 19 establishments trading in counterfeit goods and goods of unknown origin.

Quang Tri has just seized nearly 300 pairs of shoes and sandals with signs of counterfeiting famous brands, such as GUCCI, LOUIS VUITTON, DIOR and BURBERRY.

On October 15, a delegation from Hai Phong City, led by Vice Chairman of the People's Committee Hoang Minh Cuong, worked with Dynacert Company in Canada. At the meeting, Dynacert introduced green hydrogen production technology and advanced emission reduction equipment. The Vice Chairman of the People's Committee emphasized the significance of this technology in Vietnam's carbon emission reduction strategy and net-zero target by 2050.

On October 11, Hai Phong City delegation led by Vice Chairman of the People's Committee Hoang Minh Cuong worked with the Ai20X Startup Support Center and the USA Fab Semiconductor Company in the United States and Canada. The purpose of the trip is to promote innovative startup cooperation and build a startup ecosystem for Hai Phong.

In the morning of October 11, Hai Phong Department of Science and Technology collaborated with GREEN IN Company to organize a Workshop “Net Zero Target - The journey starts with greenhouse gas inventory.” The workshop aimed to find sustainable solutions to achieve the Net Zero target.

In the morning of October 2, the Department of Science and Technology held a meeting of the Advisory Council to review documents for the provincial-level science and technology task entitled "Assessing the current situation, identifying potentials and proposing solutions for socio-economic and environmental development of Dong Thap province in the period of 2026 - 2030".

The 86th Meeting of the ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (COSTI-86) took place from October 7-11, 2024 in Singapore. The Vietnamese delegation, including representatives from the Ministry of Science and Technology, along with relevant ministries and agencies, attended to update the activities of the 9 Sub-committees, report on the implementation of tasks in 2024 and approve key tasks in 2025.

Straw, after each rice harvest, is often burned, causing serious environmental pollution. To solve this problem, the use of antagonistic fungi Trichoderma sp. has become the optimal method, not only helping to treat straw but also creating a source of organic fertilizer for the soil.

The closing ceremony of Techfest Cao Bang on October 10th saw the participation of 24 startup ideas and projects, mainly focusing on the fields of agriculture, tourism, and cuisine - the province's strengths. After many rounds of evaluation, 14 projects advanced to the final round, including 8 projects in the tourism sector.

Ho Chi Minh City has implemented the One Commune One Product (OCOP) Program since 2018, recognizing 255 products from 87 entities, of which 79 products met 4-star standards. In the first 10 months of 2024, 121 OCOP products were recognized, with 43 products meeting 4-star standards.