Great National Unity Festival to be held abroad for first time

The first-ever Great National Unity Festival among overseas Vietnamese communities will be held in Prague, the Czech Republic, later this year, according to a guidance by the Standing Board of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee.

Vietnam, Laos coordinate efforts to combat drug crime

Border forces from Vietnam’s Quang Tri Province and Laos’ Khammouane Province held a joint exercise on Sept. 15 targeting armed drug trafficking across the shared border.

Top Vietnamese leader hosts banquet for King and Queen of Thailand

General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse hosted a banquet on Sept. 15 for Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida. The Thai royals are on a state visit to Vietnam from Sept. 14-16.

Vietnam, Thailand have ample room to complement and develop together: PM

Vietnam and Thailand have ample room to complement each other and grow together, given the strengths of their economies, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said.

ASIAD 2026: Vietnam U23 draw 1-1 with Kuwait U23 in opener

Vietnam’s U23 team drew 1-1 with Kuwait’s under-23 team in their opening Group C match of the men’s football tournament at the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD 2026) in Nagoya, Japan, on September 15.

Top legislator meets with King of Thailand in Hanoi

National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man met with King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana of Thailand, along with the Thai Royal delegation, in Hanoi on September 15.

FM Le Hoai Trung receives Mastercard Vice Chairman Jon M. Huntsman

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung received Jon M. Huntsman, Vice Chairman and President of Strategic Growth at US-based Mastercard, at the ministry’s headquarters in Hanoi on September 15, during the latter's visit to Vietnam.

Vietnam lifts rooftop solar resale cap to 50%, boosting green transition

The Government’s Decree 243/2026/ND-CP, dated June 26, 2026, spells out new rules under the Law on Electricity for developing renewable and new energy.

Vietnamese film wins multiple awards at the 25th IIIFF

Vietnamese film Quan Ky Nam (Ky Nam Inn) has won several awards at the 25th Imagine India International Film Festival (IIIFF) in Madrid, including Best Director.

Apple's first foldable gets 8 things right that Android still misses

Apple may be late to foldable phones, but its first iPhone Duo tackles several problems Android rivals have wrestled with for years, from screen creases and dust protection to stylus support.

Sea, OpenAI launch Vietnam Codex hackathon for AI builders

Vietnam will become the third stop for the Sea x OpenAI Regional Codex Hackathon Series, bringing developers together to build practical AI solutions with Codex and GPT-6 Astra.

Hanoi's imports surge 41% in first eight months of 2026

Hanoi's goods imports rose 41% from a year earlier to an estimated 42.66 billion USD in the first eight months of 2026, the city's Statistics Office said.

Ho Chi Minh City eyes more foreign medical tourists

Ho Chi Minh City has considerable potential to become a destination for foreign patients, thanks to its experienced medical professionals, advanced treatment techniques, competitive costs and increasingly developed hospital system.

Mindsets changed to bridge digital divide in ethnic areas

In recent years, the Party and State have placed particular emphasis on digital transformation among ethnic minority communities.

Controlled sandboxes needed to speed up application of new technologies

Although the Political Bureau’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW allows pilot schemes for new practical issues and accepts risks and delays in science, technology and innovation, concerns over risks and responsibility persist.

Failed business owners need a proper way to shut down and start over

A company was established in 2019, operated for a few months, issued two or three invoices, and then shut down. The owner, however, did not complete procedures to suspend operations or dissolve the company.

As rivals accelerate, Vietnamese durian industry faces stiff pressure

Vietnam's durian industry is confronting growing competitive pressure in the international market, particularly from regional producers such as Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Cambodia.

Two valedictorians graduate with 3.96 GPAs, one with 8.0 on IELTS

Pham Phuong Doanh and Pham Thi Hong Hoa are valedictorians who both graduated with a GPA of 3.96 from the University of Economics and Finance, HCMC. Phuong Doanh had an IELTS score of 8.0, while Hong Hoa scored 865 on the TOEIC.

Man falls for mobility-impaired woman, carries her to register their marriage

When Thanh first met Tuan, she shyly asked him to turn away. He did not care that she walked with difficulty. All he saw was a cheerful, adorable woman full of positive energy.

Ancient temple honors Vietnam’s legendary ‘fragrant-haired maiden’

Perched on Pu Den Mountain in central Vietnam, Choong Temple preserves a 600-year-old legend of Nang Phom Hom, the “fragrant-haired maiden” revered by the local Thai community.

Pho Cao market: Where northern Vietnam gathers every six days

Held every six days rather than on a fixed weekday, Pho Cao market in northern Vietnam draws ethnic minority communities and visitors with its lively trade, traditional food and vivid highland culture.

Thailand fans question Hudson’s squad choices ahead of Vietnam test

Thailand coach Anthony Hudson is facing criticism from former international Datsakorn Thonglao and fans over his squad selections ahead of another regional showdown with Vietnam.

IMO, APMO medalist begins university with $12,000 scholarship

Vietnamese math Olympiad medalist Tran Dai Thanh Danh has earned direct admission to a gifted mathematics program and a four-year scholarship worth about $12,000.

Viatris and Long Chau launch lipid care campaign in Vietnam

Viatris and Long Chau are expanding their five-year healthcare partnership with a campaign targeting lipid disorders, an often underdiagnosed contributor to cardiovascular disease in Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City restricts downtown roads for Metro Line 2

Ho Chi Minh City will introduce new traffic restrictions from Sept. 16 as construction intensifies on major stations along Metro Line 2, affecting several busy roads across the city.