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• RiskArgentina2026-11-04
  Storm alerts in north-east Argentina as the Paraná River rises

  Argentina's weather service issued orange storm alerts for parts of Misiones, Corrientes and Chaco, with heavy rain, hail and strong gusts expected. Several points on the Paraná River are already above alert levels, and a strong El Niño is expected to bring more rain through year-end.

  Source · La Nación · La Nación
• SocietyArgentina2026-10-13
  Argentina's monthly inflation speeds up to 1.9% in September

  Argentina's statistics office said prices rose 1.9% in September from August, up from 1.7% the month before. The annual rate was 33.4%, and private analysts expect October's monthly figure to land around 1.8-2%.

  Source · Infobae · La Nación
• Good newsAustralia2026-11-04
  Alice Springs celebrates local jockey's Melbourne Cup win

  Point of Law won the Melbourne Cup on November 3, giving jockey Ethan Brown his first Cup victory. People in his hometown of Alice Springs are beaming with pride at the local rider's success.

  Source · ABC News (Australia) · ABC News (Australia)
• SocietyAustralia2026-11-03
  Australia's cash rate raised to 4.85%, an 18-year high

  The Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.85% on November 3. It is the fifth rise this year, adding an estimated $77 a month to repayments on a $500,000 mortgage.

  Source · ABC News (Australia) · SBS News
• RiskAustralia2026-10-22
  Flash flooding in south-east Queensland closes roads and schools

  Heavy rain lashed south-east Queensland on October 22, with Caboolture recording 203mm in six hours. Emergency crews answered more than 270 calls for help, and roads and 14 schools were closed.

  Source · ABC News (Australia)
• RiskBrazil2026-11-05
  Storm warnings across southern Brazil as rain damage spreads

  Brazil's weather service and state civil defence agencies issued warnings for heavy rain, strong winds and hail across the south, southeast and centre-west. In Santa Catarina, 86 cities were affected and 13 declared emergencies. Residents were told to prepare for roof damage, power cuts and flooding.

  Source · Agência Brasil
• SocietyBrazil2026-10-23
  Brazil's mid-October inflation preview slows to 0.32%

  Brazil's mid-month inflation preview (IPCA-15) came in at 0.32% for October, about half of September's 0.70%. Food such as tomatoes and onions got pricier, but lower household electricity bills held the figure down. The 12-month rate, at 4.62%, is still above the government's target ceiling.

  Source · Agência Brasil · IBGE
• RiskCanada2026-11-07
  Heavy rain and landslide trigger evacuation order on Vancouver Island

  The village of Zeballos on Vancouver Island issued an evacuation order and declared a local state of emergency after heavy rain and a landslide. Around 80,000 BC Hydro customers lost power at the storm's peak, and forecasters warned of more heavy rain.

  Source · CBC News · CTV News
• Good newsCanada2026-11-07
  Four Calgary friends share Canada's largest-ever $90M lottery prize

  Four friends from Calgary won a $90 million Lotto Max jackpot, the largest lottery prize in Canadian history. Each will receive $22.5 million, and they plan to give part of it back to their community.

  Source · Global News
• SocietyCanada2026-11-06
  Canada loses 4,700 jobs in October; unemployment rises to 6.7%

  Statistics Canada said the economy shed 4,700 jobs in October, pushing unemployment up to 6.7% from 6.5%. Wholesale and retail trade saw the biggest losses, and youth unemployment rose to 13.7%.

  Source · CBC News · CTV News
• SocietyChina2026-11-09
  China's October consumer prices rise 0.7%, led by gasoline

  China's consumer prices rose 0.7% year on year in October, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Food prices fell 2.9%, while gasoline climbed 22.4%. Factory-gate prices rose 5.7%, the fastest pace since 2022.

  Source · Xinhua · CGTN
• RiskChina2026-10-23
  Magnitude 7.0 quake in China's Xizang leaves 16 dead

  A magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit Baqen County in Xizang (Tibet), killing 16 people and injuring 76. A total of 339 homes were damaged or destroyed, and officials said door-to-door checks found no one missing.

  Source · Xinhua · South China Morning Post
• Good newsChina2026-10-18
  Panda hometown Baoxing grows popular with eco-tourism

  Baoxing County in Sichuan is building up panda-themed eco-tourism, from study tours to homestays. The county recorded 4.63 million tourist visits in 2025, up more than 10 percent from the year before.

  Source · Xinhua
• Good newsEgypt2026-11-01
  Grand Egyptian Museum marks its first anniversary

  The Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza pyramids has reached its first anniversary. The tourism ministry said it welcomed about four million visitors from its opening through the end of August. Ticket prices rose slightly from November 1 to mark the milestone.

  Source · Ahram Online · Ahram Online
• SocietyEgypt2026-10-15
  Egypt keeps fuel prices unchanged through December

  Egypt's fuel pricing committee decided at its October 15 meeting to keep petrol and diesel prices unchanged until the end of December 2026. Octane 95 petrol costs LE24 a litre and diesel LE20.50.

  Source · Ahram Online · Egypt Independent
• RiskFrance2026-11-05
  Southern France on orange alert for heavy rain and flooding

  Météo-France put Hérault, Gard and Corsica on orange alert for heavy rain and flooding. With 50-80mm already fallen and another 70-100mm possible, residents were told to stay away from rivers and avoid travel.

  Source · The Local France
• SocietyFrance2026-10-30
  French consumer prices up 3.4% in October, driven by energy

  INSEE's provisional estimate shows French consumer prices rose 3.4% year on year in October, up from 3.1% in September. Energy prices jumped 24.1%, accelerating for a fourth month in a row.

  Source · INSEE
• SocietyGermany2026-10-30
  German inflation eases to 2.8% in October

  Germany's inflation rate slowed to 2.8% in October from 3.3% in September, according to a preliminary estimate from the Federal Statistical Office. Energy prices were still 12.2% higher than a year earlier, though the increase was smaller than before.

  Source · Destatis (Federal Statistical Office)
• RiskGermany2026-10-25
  Autumn storms hit Germany with power cuts, rail disruption and surge warnings

  Autumn storms swept Germany in late October, leaving around 10,000 households in Freiburg without power and disrupting rail and ferry services. Authorities warned of elevated water levels along the North Sea coast.

  Source · Euronews
• RiskHong Kong2026-11-04
  Hong Kong investment scam losses top HK$60 million in one week

  Hong Kong police said more than 30 online investment scams were reported in a single week, with losses above HK$60 million. Police warned that any platform asking investors to send money to personal bank accounts is very likely a scam.

  Source · The Standard (Hong Kong)
• Good newsHong Kong2026-11-02
  Hong Kong Gourmet Month brings together 400-plus restaurants and bars

  The Hong Kong Tourism Board has launched Hong Kong Gourmet Month for November. More than 400 restaurants and bars are taking part with special menus and offers.

  Source · The Standard (Hong Kong)
• RiskIndia2026-11-06
  Delhi-NCR moves to Stage III pollution curbs as air quality worsens

  With Delhi's air quality index above 380, authorities invoked Stage III pollution measures on November 6. Non-essential construction is banned, some older vehicles are restricted, and classes up to grade 5 can switch to hybrid mode. People with breathing problems should consider masks outdoors.

  Source · Business Today · Deccan Herald
• Good newsIndia2026-11-05
  India's men's hockey team wins Asian Champions Trophy for a third straight time

  India beat Japan 4-1 in the final on November 5 to win the Asian Champions Trophy in men's hockey. It is India's sixth title and third in a row, and the team won all seven of its matches.

  Source · The Tribune · Deccan Herald
• SocietyIndia2026-10-12
  India's retail inflation rises to 5.54% in September as onion prices double

  India's retail inflation rose to 5.54% in September from 4.83% in August, according to government data. Food inflation reached 7.74%, with onion prices up 108% from a year earlier.

  Source · The Tribune · Press Information Bureau (Govt of India)
• RiskIndonesia2026-11-02
  Indonesia enters rainy season as Bali landslide leaves two missing

  A landslide hit a glamping resort in Badung, Bali, after heavy rain, leaving two people missing. With the rainy season starting, the national disaster agency told regional governments to step up flood and landslide readiness. Visitors staying in hillside areas should check weather alerts.

  Source · ANTARA News · ANTARA News
• SocietyIndonesia2026-10-27
  Indonesia aims to wrap up first 2027 minimum wage talks by late November

  Indonesia's manpower minister said the first round of talks on 2027 provincial minimum wages should finish by the last week of November. Each provincial governor will set the final rate based on advice from regional wage councils.

  Source · ANTARA News
• Good newsIndonesia2026-10-20
  Indonesian 18-year-old wins Para Games gold with a world record

  Indonesian para-athlete I Kadek Dwi Purwana Yasa, 18, won gold in the men's F57 discus at the Asian Para Games with a world-record throw of 49.75 metres. He beat his own previous mark of 48.68 metres.

  Source · ANTARA News
• RiskItaly2026-11-02
  Bad weather in central and southern Italy brings flooding and school closures

  Storms hit central and southern Italy in early November, closing schools in several towns. Two rivers in Abruzzo passed pre-alarm levels, and Puglia was put on orange alert for wind and rain. High pressure was expected to bring calmer weather from November 4.

  Source · ANSA · ANSA
• SocietyItaly2026-10-30
  Italy's inflation jumps to 5.4% in October on energy costs

  Istat's preliminary data show Italian inflation rose to 5.4% in October from 4.2% in September. The biggest driver was regulated energy prices, which were up 59.5% from a year earlier.

  Source · Istat
• RiskJapan2026-11-08
  Magnitude 5.7 quake in central Japan injures dozens

  A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan early on November 8, with dozens of people reported injured. Some windows shattered and train services were disrupted, but no tsunami warning was issued. Travellers in the area should check transport updates and aftershock guidance.

  Source · The Japan Times · Arab News Japan
• Good newsJapan2026-10-24
  Host Japan wins a record 64 golds as Asian Para Games close

  Japan finished the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games on October 24 with 64 gold medals, its best result ever at the event. Its previous best was 45 golds in 2018. The Games also saw 27 world records broken.

  Source · Nippon.com (Jiji Press) · The Star
• SocietyJapan2026-10-22
  Japan switches tourist tax refunds to after departure from November 1

  From November 1, visitors to Japan get their consumption tax back at the airport when they leave, instead of at the shop counter. The change aims to curb fraud and also removes the cap on tax-free consumable purchases. Travellers should keep receipts and purchased goods handy for departure.

  Source · The Japan Times
• RiskMalaysia2026-11-07
  Monsoon floods in Malaysia send over 4,000 people to relief centres

  Floods in four states, mainly Selangor and Perak, forced more than 4,200 people into relief centres at the peak on November 7. The number fell to about 400 by November 10, but heavy rain is likely to continue through January.

  Source · The Star · Malay Mail
• SocietyMalaysia2026-10-12
  Malaysia's Budget 2027 sets aside RM80 billion for aid and subsidies

  Malaysia's Budget 2027 includes more than RM80 billion in aid, subsidies and incentives to ease living costs. Funding for the STR and SARA cash aid schemes rises to RM16 billion, and subsidised RON95 petrol stays at RM1.99 a litre.

  Source · The Star · The Star
• SocietyMexico2026-11-09
  Mexico's inflation rises to 3.75% in October, third monthly increase

  Mexico's statistics agency said annual inflation rose to 3.75% in October from 3.45% in September. Food items such as green tomatoes led the rise, marking a third straight monthly increase.

  Source · El Financiero · El Universal
• Good newsMexico2026-10-31
  Mexico City's Day of the Dead parade draws 1.6 million people

  About 1.6 million people turned out for Mexico City's grand Day of the Dead parade on October 31, according to city officials. Floats, giant balloons and more than 4,000 performers filled the streets.

  Source · El Universal
• RiskMexico2026-10-11
  Category 4 Hurricane Simon nears Mexico's Pacific coast; residents evacuated

  As Category 4 Hurricane Simon approached the Jalisco and Colima coasts, non-essential activities were suspended in 24 municipalities across four states. More than 22,000 personnel were deployed, and coastal residents moved to temporary shelters.

  Source · El Financiero · El Universal
• SocietyNetherlands2026-11-10
  Dutch inflation rises to 3.7% in October

  Statistics Netherlands (CBS) said inflation rose to 3.7% in October from 3.4% in September. Fuel prices helped hold it back, but natural gas prices pushed it up.

  Source · CBS (Statistics Netherlands)
• SocietyNew Zealand2026-11-04
  New Zealand unemployment edges up to 5.7%

  Stats NZ said the unemployment rate rose to 5.7% in the September quarter from 5.6% in June. The share of people out of work for over a year was the highest since 1994, and annual wage growth was 2.1%.

  Source · Stats NZ · RNZ
• Good newsNew Zealand2026-10-31
  Black Ferns complete a clean sweep of their series against France

  New Zealand's Black Ferns beat France 36-7 in Christchurch on October 31 to sweep the series. They won 10 of 11 tests this year, and Braxton Sorenson-McGee became the first Black Fern to score 100 points in a calendar year.

  Source · RNZ
• SocietyNigeria2026-10-16
  Nigeria's inflation eases to 14.63% in September

  Nigeria's statistics bureau said headline inflation fell to 14.63% in September from 15.39% in August. Food inflation also eased to 19.59%, a sign that price pressure is slowly letting up.

  Source · Vanguard
• Good newsPhilippines2026-11-08
  Filipino boxer Pedro Taduran keeps his world title

  Pedro Taduran beat Brandon Moreno by unanimous decision to retain his IBF minimumweight world title. He remains the Philippines' only reigning world boxing champion.

  Source · Rappler
• SocietyPhilippines2026-11-05
  Philippine inflation climbs to 7.8% in October, a three-year high

  The Philippine Statistics Authority said inflation rose to 7.8% in October from 7.2% in September. Higher fuel prices and transport fares were the main drivers, while food inflation eased slightly to 6.4%.

  Source · The Philippine Star · Rappler
• SocietyRussia2026-10-23
  Russia holds key rate at 14% with inflation at 6.8%

  The Bank of Russia kept its key rate at 14% on October 23. Annual inflation stood at 6.8% in mid-October, and the bank nudged its full-year forecast up to 7.1-7.6%.

  Source · The Moscow Times · Interfax
• Good newsSaudi Arabia2026-10-30
  Boulevard World opens for Riyadh Season 2026

  Boulevard World, one of the main venues of Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Season, opened to visitors on October 30. It features zones themed on cultures from around the world, along with rides and attractions.

  Source · Saudi Gazette
• SocietySingapore2026-10-23
  Singapore's core inflation eases to 2.0% in September

  The Monetary Authority of Singapore said core inflation slowed to 2.0% in September from 2.2% in August. Services and retail prices rose more slowly, and headline inflation came in at 2.2%.

  Source · Monetary Authority of Singapore · New Straits Times
• RiskSouth Africa2026-11-08
  South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal under orange level 5 rain warning

  The South African Weather Service issued an orange level 5 warning for disruptive rain in central and southern KwaZulu-Natal, warning of flooding and damage. Officials in eThekwini (Durban) urged residents to stay indoors and avoid flooded roads.

  Source · IOL · SABC News
• SocietySouth Africa2026-11-03
  South Africa's diesel drops over R1 a litre in November; petrol barely moves

  From November 4, diesel in South Africa fell by more than R1 a litre, but petrol dropped by only 1 cent. A temporary fuel levy cut was largely offset by a higher slate levy. The relief is scheduled to shrink from December 2.

  Source · TimesLIVE · SABC News
• SocietySouth Korea2026-11-03
  Korea's consumer prices up 2.8% in October as fuel costs climb

  Consumer prices rose 2.8% from a year earlier in October, slightly slower than September's 2.9%. Petroleum product prices jumped 14.9%, while farm produce such as napa cabbage got cheaper. The Bank of Korea expects inflation to stay in the high-2% range in November.

  Source · The Korea Herald · The Korea Times
• RiskSouth Korea2026-10-27
  Fire at Seoul's Guryong Village contained with no casualties

  A fire broke out at Guryong Village in Seoul's Gangnam district on October 27, and firefighters needed more than seven hours to contain the main blaze. No casualties were reported, and helicopters were sent in to stop it spreading to nearby hills. The district office texted residents to close windows and asked drivers to avoid the area.

  Source · The Korea Times · The Korea Herald
• Good newsSouth Korea2026-10-27
  Seoul garden show ends six-month run with a record 14 million visitors

  The Seoul International Garden Show wrapped up its 180-day run after drawing a record of about 14 million visitors. According to the city, foreign foot traffic around the venue also rose by 22.9 percent.

  Source · The Korea Times
• RiskSpain2026-11-09
  Storms Bruna and Charles bring rain warnings to Spain

  Spain's weather agency AEMET issued rain warnings for western Andalusia and parts of Extremadura. Storm Charles is due next, peaking on Wednesday with over 100mm of rain in 12 hours in places and gusts near 120 km/h. Check regional alerts before travelling.

  Source · Euronews · Euronews (Español)
• SocietySpain2026-10-30
  Spain's inflation holds at 4.9% in October

  Spain's statistics institute INE estimated October inflation at 4.9%, the same as September. Fuel prices fell but gas prices rose, and core inflation held at 3.1%.

  Source · INE (Spanish Statistical Office) · The Local Spain
• SocietySweden2026-11-04
  Sweden raises interest rate for first time in over two years; mortgages follow

  Sweden's Riksbank raised its key rate from 1.75% to 2% on November 4, its first hike in more than two years. Banks quickly raised variable mortgage rates, and savings rates are also set to go up.

  Source · The Local Sweden · The Local Sweden
• SocietySwitzerland2026-11-03
  Swiss inflation rises to 1.5% in October on fuel prices

  Switzerland's statistics office said inflation rose to 1.5% in October from 1% in September, beating forecasts. Petroleum products were about 40% pricier, while core inflation stayed at 0.5%. Petrol prices have since dipped back below CHF2 a litre.

  Source · SWI swissinfo.ch · SWI swissinfo.ch
• Good newsTaiwan2026-11-09
  Taiwan wins 48 golds at Asian Sport Stacking Championships

  Taiwan's team took 48 gold medals at the Asian Sport Stacking Championships in Thailand on November 6 to 8. Twelve-year-old Lu You-chen won seven golds and became the first Taiwanese boy to claim the overall all-around title.

  Source · Focus Taiwan (CNA)
• SocietyTaiwan2026-10-27
  Taiwan's 2027 budget with NT$10,000 cash handouts moves to committee

  Taiwan's 2027 central government budget, which includes a NT$10,000 payment per person, was sent to legislative committee review on October 27. If it passes by year-end, the money could reach people before the Lunar New Year.

  Source · Focus Taiwan (CNA) · Taipei Times
• RiskTaiwan2026-10-24
  Typhoon Champi leaves one dead and 616 injured in Taiwan

  Typhoon Champi swept past Taiwan from October 22 to 25, leaving one person dead and 616 injured. More than 340,000 households lost power at one point, and schools, offices and flights were widely cancelled.

  Source · Taipei Times · Focus Taiwan (CNA)
• RiskThailand2026-11-09
  Flood alert for 16 Thai provinces; Bangkok warned of high tides

  Thailand's disaster agency put all 14 southern provinces and two central provinces on flood alert for November 9 to 13. Bangkok and nearby provinces were also warned that high tides could flood riverside areas. Anyone heading south should keep an eye on weather updates.

  Source · The Nation Thailand · The Nation Thailand
• Good newsThailand2026-11-04
  Bangkok to hold Loy Krathong celebrations at five sites

  Bangkok will celebrate Loy Krathong at five sites, including Rama VIII Bridge and Mahakan Fort, from November 16 to 25. Plans include krathong contests, performances, markets and boat events, with the official opening on November 24.

  Source · The Nation Thailand
• RiskTürkiye2026-11-09
  Explosion at steel plant in Türkiye's Izmir causes many casualties

  An explosion and fire at a steel plant in Aliaga, Izmir, on November 9 killed at least 16 people and injured 13, according to the latest reports. Initial findings suggest a crane fell into an electric arc furnace, and authorities have opened an investigation.

  Source · Daily Sabah
• SocietyTürkiye2026-11-03
  Türkiye's annual inflation stands at 29.77% in October

  Türkiye's statistics office said annual inflation was 29.77% in October, almost unchanged from 29.73% in September. Prices rose 2.58% over the month, more than expected, and food was 27.73% dearer than a year earlier.

  Source · Daily Sabah · Hürriyet Daily News
• Good newsTürkiye2026-10-30
  Türkiye's tourism revenue hits a record $51.3 billion in nine months

  Türkiye's culture and tourism minister said tourism revenue reached a record $51.28 billion in January to September. About 49.13 million visitors came to the country in the same period.

  Source · Anadolu Agency
• RiskUkraine2026-11-03
  Largest attack this year on Ukraine's energy grid causes widespread outages

  On November 3, Russia struck power facilities in 10 Ukrainian regions with drones and missiles in the largest attack on the grid this year. Three thermal power plants stopped working, and parts of Kyiv lost power and water for over a day. Emergency rolling blackouts continue.

  Source · The Kyiv Independent · Ukrainska Pravda
• SocietyUkraine2026-11-02
  Kyiv starts heating season as rolling power-cut schedules continue

  Kyiv began supplying heating to residential buildings on November 2 and plans to connect all of them by November 12. Meanwhile, hourly power-cut schedules remain in place in some regions because of grid damage.

  Source · Ukrinform · Ukrinform
• SocietyUnited Arab Emirates2026-11-05
  UAE unveils 2027 traffic rules; vehicle registration cap postponed

  The UAE announced new traffic rules taking effect in January 2027, including a nine-hour daily driving limit and a minimum age of 15 for e-scooter permits. A plan to cap private vehicle registrations at five per person was postponed on November 9 for further review.

  Source · The National · The National
• Good newsUnited Arab Emirates2026-10-12
  Abu Dhabi Festival opens with UAE National Orchestra concert

  The 23rd Abu Dhabi Festival opened with a concert by the UAE National Orchestra. Running under the theme 'The Wisdom of Culture', it offers music, ballet and more until December 19.

  Source · Gulf News
• RiskUnited Kingdom2026-11-06
  Emergency crews targeted with fireworks on Bonfire Night in Scotland

  During Bonfire Night, police and fire crews in Glasgow and other areas had fireworks, bottles and stones thrown at them, and a police car was set alight. Police Scotland arrested seven people, and no firefighter injuries were reported.

  Source · ITV News
• Good newsUnited Kingdom2026-11-02
  British adventurer arrives home in Hull after a 28-year walk

  Adventurer Karl Bushby reached his home city of Hull on November 2, 28 years after setting off on foot from Chile and covering about 50,000 km. Up to 1,000 people cheered him in, and he was reunited with his mother outside her home.

  Source · ITV News · Euronews
• SocietyUnited Kingdom2026-10-20
  UK unemployment falls to 4.7% while job vacancies hit five-year low

  The Office for National Statistics said unemployment fell to 4.7% in June to August, the lowest in a year. Job vacancies, however, dropped to 691,000, a five-year low. Regular pay grew by 3.7%.

  Source · ITV News · Office for National Statistics
• SocietyUnited States2026-11-01
  US ACA open enrollment begins with double-digit premium increases

  Open enrollment for 2027 Affordable Care Act plans began in early November and runs to mid-January in most states. Premiums are expected to rise by around 15% on average, and fewer people now qualify for financial help.

  Source · NPR
• Good newsUnited States2026-10-28
  Milwaukee Brewers win their first-ever World Series

  The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on October 28 to win the first World Series title in franchise history. Huge crowds of fans joined the victory parade in Milwaukee on October 30.

  Source · NPR · NBC News
• RiskUnited States2026-10-17
  Southern California wildfires prompt evacuations of about 16,000

  Hot, dry winds fuelled several wildfires along the Southern California coast in mid-October, burning some homes. The Norte Fire in Orange County led to evacuation orders for about 16,000 residents, some of which were lifted as containment improved.

  Source · NPR · CBS News Los Angeles
• RiskVietnam2026-11-09
  Vietnam orders round-the-clock response as heavy rain nears central region

  Central Vietnam is forecast to get 100-200mm of rain over several days, with some areas topping 300mm. Parts of Hue and Da Nang could see more than 700mm, so the Ministry of Construction ordered 24-hour duty and flood and landslide monitoring. Travellers should check road closures and flight changes.

  Source · Viet Nam News
• Good newsVietnam2026-11-08
  Tens of thousands flock to Da Lat's Jazz Heritage Festival

  Tens of thousands of residents and tourists attended the Vietnam Jazz Heritage Festival in Da Lat from November 6 to 8. The concerts were part of the 11th Da Lat Flower Festival.

  Source · Viet Nam News
• SocietyVietnam2026-10-14
  Hanoi apartment sales halve in Q3 as prices keep rising

  New apartment sales in Hanoi fell to about 31% of available stock in the third quarter, compared with 70-80% a year earlier. Analysts link the drop to prices outpacing incomes and high interest rates. Primary prices are still rising by about 1.5-2.3% each quarter.

  Source · VnExpress International

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