Despite being one of the world’s leading rice exporters, Vietnam imported about US$800 million worth of rice in the first seven months of 2026, mainly for food processing and to balance supplies.

A 2-0 first-leg victory has put Vietnam in command against Malaysia, but the champions still need an assured performance to seal their place in the final.

Vietnam’s pangasius exports reached US$1.3 billion in seven months as surging sales to China helped offset mounting tariff pressure in the US.

Vietnam’s five-day September 2 break is opening the door to longer getaways, though travelers remain cautious about booking holiday tours.

Apple could widen the gap between the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, with two major camera upgrades reportedly being considered exclusively for the larger model.

The tropical depression over the East Sea could strengthen to level 7, with gusts reaching level 9, over the next 24 hours as it slows and heads toward China’s Hainan Island, bringing rough seas.

The Government has proposed consolidating four national target programs into a single $30.7 billion initiative for the 2026-2035 period.

Flights are returning to Da Lat after Lien Khuong Airport reopened following a nearly six-month shutdown for major runway repairs.

Apple has released new security updates for iPhone, iPad and Mac, fixing nearly 30 vulnerabilities, most of them linked to Safari’s WebKit engine.

Gia Lai will welcome 45 gong artisan troupes from Vietnam and abroad for an international festival running from October 30 to November 8.

After four decades of Doi Moi (renewal), Vietnam is seeking to shift its growth model away from capital, natural resources and low-cost labour towards productivity, technology and innovation.

Thousands of residents and visitors gathered along Truong Thi street on August 18 for Carnival Nghe An 2026, immersing themselves in a vibrant celebration of music, dance, lights and colourful street performances under the theme “Endless Sunshine.”

Vietnam aims to attract around 750,000 international medical tourists from 2026-2030 and become one of Southeast Asia’s leading medical tourism destinations under a draft scheme being prepared by the Ministry of Health.

Vietnam has been named the world’s top culinary destination for 2026 in the NZ Herald Travel Readers’ Choice Awards, voted by readers of international travel publication The New Zealand Herald (NZ Herald).

Against the backdrop of globalisation and the explosion of digital technology, cinema is no longer merely an art form. It has become an important cultural industry making a direct contribution to economic growth and national soft power.

Vietnam has overtaken Thailand to become Southeast Asia's second-largest commercial aviation market by available seats in August, according to OAG, a global provider of aviation data and analytics.

Party General Secretary and President To Lam has stressed the need to develop a modern and comprehensive infrastructure system as Vietnam works towards becoming a country with modernity-oriented industry.

Vietnam’s ST25 rice is now available across Germany’s Selgros wholesale supermarket chain, opening a new direct channel to European consumers.

Vietnam’s tax authority is speeding up VAT refunds, targeting a 90% pre-inspection refund rate by end-2026 and 95% in the first quarter of 2027, up from 70%.

Vietnam’s railway operator began selling tickets on August 17 for the “Journey to Wonders – World Heritage Sites” train linking Hue with Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri.

Nearly 17 years since the launch of the “Vietnamese people prioritise Vietnamese goods” campaign, the position of Vietnamese products in the domestic market has improved significantly.

Vietnam’s aviation authorities will establish an official channel with Germany to investigate the August 15 incident involving Vietnam Airlines flight VN34 at Munich International Airport and strengthen safety oversight.

President of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man has signed and promulgated Resolution No. 388/NQ-UBTVQH16 on the establishment of wards in the northern province of Bac Ninh.

The Hanoi People’s Court on August 18 opened the first-instance trial of former Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Ba Hoan and 27 other defendants.

Da Nang has launched a technology and innovation space featuring the RoK’s Daegu city, creating a new platform for cooperation in science, technology and innovation.