Modi says Vietnam’s participation elevates 2026 BRICS Summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Vietnam’s participation elevated the 2026 BRICS Summit as he met Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung in New Delhi on Sept. 12.

Vietnam U23 head to Asian Games with only 15 players in camp

Only 15 of Vietnam U23’s 23 players took part in training on September 12, with the rest unable to join the squad because of club commitments.

Coach Kim Sang Sik returns to South Korea after father’s death

Vietnam national football coach Kim Sang Sik has returned to South Korea after his father died in Busan at the age of 84, the Vietnam Football Federation said.

Vietnamese couple in Japan quits city life for suburbs, lives close to nature

Moving to the Japanese countryside, Tam and her husband embarked on a lifestyle aligned with nature by growing their own produce, raising silkworms for cocoons and pupae, securing an independent water source, and chopping firewood for storage.

Lost for 48 years, Dong Nai man never imagined reuniting with his family

Living alone for nearly half a century with faint memories of his hometown, a man never expected to see his family again, a reunion made possible through the persistent cross-referencing and verification efforts of local police in Dong Nai Province.

Data-driven trust: the new competitive edge for businesses

In the digital economy, reliable data directly affects a company's ability to access capital, expand into new markets and participate more deeply in value chains.

Rooftop solar saves billions of dong, but one bottleneck remains

More than 130,000 rooftop solar systems have been installed nationwide, supplying 6.6 billion kWh of surplus electricity to the grid in the first seven months of 2026.

Former cult leaders expose deceptions to rebuild peaceful highland villages

Once enticed and seduced by bad elements to participate in activities disguised as religion, many ethnic minority individuals in Phu Thien commune, Gia Lai province, went astray.

Why Apple chose iPhone Duo over the rumored iPhone Ultra

After months of appearing in technology reports and rumors under the name iPhone Ultra, Apple’s long-awaited foldable iPhone ultimately arrived with a different name: iPhone Duo.

Student who carried disabled friend for 10 years enters top medical program

Ngo Minh Hieu, who touched hearts across Vietnam by carrying his disabled friend to school for 10 years, has taken another step toward his childhood dream of becoming a doctor, earning a place in a highly competitive residency program.

Vietnam’s Thai community revives ancient ritual to ‘ask the sky for water’

Rooted in rice fields and the rhythms of nature, Xo Nam Pha - a traditional ritual to “ask the sky for water” - is being revived by the Thai ethnic community in western Vietnam, bringing a fading part of village culture back to life.

Vietnam receives 110 nationals sent back from United States

Vietnam has received 110 citizens returned from the United States after they were denied permission to remain in the country, immigration authorities said on Sept. 12.

Vietnam halts visits to Pu Luong cave after reports of falling rocks

Tourist visits to a cave in Vietnam’s Pu Luong Nature Reserve have been suspended after reports of falling rocks raised concerns over visitor safety.

Vietnam stick with familiar core for FIFA ASEAN Cup

Vietnam’s squad for the FIFA ASEAN Cup is unlikely to contain many surprises, but several returning players could give coach Kim Sang Sik more options and raise hopes of significant changes.

Vietnam stocks lose 1,800 mark as oil surge rattles markets

Vietnam’s stock market ended the week on Sept. 11 with a sharp decline, as the VN-Index fell 34.02 points, or 1.86%, to 1,795.21, dropping below the closely watched 1,800 level.

Vietnam's fruit, vegetable exports eye 10 billion USD milestone

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports reached 6.02 billion USD in the first eight months of 2026, putting the sector on track to approach the 10 billion USD mark for the full year if quality and traceability are maintained.

Ninh Binh establishes Kim Bang white-rumped langur conservation area

Ninh Binh has decided to establish a conservation area to conserve and develop the limestone mountain forest ecosystem and endemic, endangered, precious and rare plant and animal species, particularly the white-rumped langur population.

Vietnam, France step up cultural cooperation

Madame Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of General Secretary and President To Lam, met with French Minister of Culture Catherine Pégard in Paris on September 10 during the Vietnamese leader's official visit to France.

Vietnam, France deepen cooperation in science, technology, workforce training

The University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH) and France’s Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) exchanged two cooperation agreements in Paris on September 11.

Vietnam, Poland hold deputy foreign minister-level political consultation

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngo Le Van and Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski co-chaired the VN-Poland Deputy Foreign Minister-Level Political Consultation in Hanoi on September 11.

Top Vietnamese leader visits French atomic commission, Thales R&D hub

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam visited the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) and witnessed the exchange of cooperation deals on September 11 (local time).

Ministry proposes seven-day 2027 Lunar New Year holiday

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) has proposed a seven-day break for the 2027 Lunar New Year, from February 4 to 10, after seeking feedback from ministries, sectors and localities.

Local diplomacy opens new avenues for innovation, sustainable growth

The Mayors' Conference, part of the third Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Dialogue 2026 (FD 2026), kicked off in the southern metropolis on September 11, highlighting local diplomacy as an important driver of innovation and sustainable growth.

Finance Ministry, AFD exchange 48.6 million USD financial cooperation deals

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance and the French Development Agency (AFD) have signed financial agreements worth $48.6 million to support a water resources management project in the northern province of Dien Bien.

Vietnam sends 13,500 remains samples for DNA identification

A total of 13,563 remains samples of fallen soldiers have been transported to Hanoi for DNA testing and identification, in a joint effort to clarify the identities of those who sacrificed their lives for the Fatherland.