China imported more than 1 million tons of durian in the first half of this year. The world’s second-most populous country spent $3.79 billion on Thai durian, far exceeding the $846 million it paid for imports from Vietnam.

Vietnamese banks are increasing their exposure to real estate, with 12 lenders reporting a combined $42.9 billion in outstanding property loans.

Once deemed inefficient by international oil giants and priced at a symbolic $1, the Dai Hung oil field has undergone a dramatic transformation through science, technology, and Vietnamese ingenuity.

More than six decades after Thich Quang Duc’s historic self-immolation, the Austin that carried him to the site remains preserved at Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue.

The Hai Phong People’s Council has elected a new vice chair of the municipal People’s Council and a new vice chair of the municipal People’s Committee for the 2026-2031 term.

Electric three-wheelers could soon be tested in Vietnam for waste collection, deliveries and firefighting support under a proposal from the Ministry of Public Security.

The Ho Chi Minh City Command says a recovery team has found 11 more sets of remains of fallen soldiers in a second burial trench at Le Thi Rieng Park, bringing the total recovered to 256, along with 151 sets of artifacts.

Hanoi and many northern provinces and cities are enduring an intense heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 38°C in some areas. Hot weather is forecast to persist across northern and central Vietnam in the coming days.

Hanoi traffic police are working with local police to verify a viral clip showing a train knocking a phone from a woman's hand at Hanoi's "train street" cafe area.

Ho Chi Minh City will stage fireworks at seven locations across the city from 9pm to 9.15pm on September 2, including three sites featuring both high- and low-altitude displays and four offering low-altitude shows.

Global integration has opened Vietnam to new markets, capital, technology and resources, becoming a key driver of the country’s growth and strength through decades of reform.

Exporters should set clear goals, target potential buyers and follow up after international trade fairs to turn exhibition spending into export orders amid growing competition, experts say.

General Secretary and President To Lam called for a stronger, more strategic Vietnam-Australia partnership in science, technology, innovation and human resources at the Techconnect Forum in Sydney on August 10.

The Vietnam Education Publishing House (VEPH) is stepping up cooperation with Germany in educational publishing, with a focus on digital transformation, e-publications and digital learning materials.

Vietnam exported 22,743 tonnes of pepper worth US$147.3 million in July, down from June but up 8.8% in volume year on year, according to the VPSA.

From applying for e-visas and registering for digital identification to accessing online public services, foreigners in Vietnam are enjoying increasingly convenient experiences as the country advances its digital transformation.

Localities nationwide are preserving and promoting cultural heritage while linking it with tourism and economic development under the Politburo’s Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW on Vietnamese culture.

As trade between Vietnam and China continues to expand, international rail freight is increasingly emerging as a safe, stable, cost-competitive and environmentally friendly mode of transport.

Vietnamese cinema returned to Berlin’s “Box Office Around the World” programme on August 9, with Director Thang Vu’s “Mesdames Thanh Sac” screened at the Humboldt Forum.

The Ministry of National Defence (MND) on August 10 held a ceremony to hand over the President’s decisions appointing two officers of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) to serve in United Nations peacekeeping missions in South Sudan and Abyei.

Vietnam’s e-commerce sector is entering a new phase of development, with transaction security, consumer trust, long-term digital branding and the narrowing of regional digital gaps emerging as key conditions for sustainable growth.

General Secretary and President To Lam hosted a reception in Sydney on August 10 for prominent Vietnamese intellectuals and scientists who are members of the Vietnam-Australia Scholars & Experts Association (VASEA).

Vietnam-Australia ties are becoming increasingly substantive and effective, particularly in areas crucial to both countries’ future competitiveness and prosperity, General Secretary and President To Lam has said.

Sixty-five years after the Agent Orange disaster began in Vietnam, efforts are shifting from immediate relief to long-term support for victims and their families across generations.

General Secretary and President To Lam attended a ceremony organised by Vietnam Airlines on August 10 evening (local time) to mark 35 years of air and tourism connectivity between Vietnam and Australia.