International passenger traffic through VN airports continued its strong recovery in the first half of 2026, with the number of international travellers increasing 15.4% year-on-year, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

The third meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee opened in Hanoi on July 20, under the chair of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has said that those who conduct scientific research selflessly, transparently, without self-interest, and without embezzlement, will be exempt from liability if they fail.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade's proposal to apply electricity tariffs based on peak and off-peak hours for certain households has sparked widespread debate.

At the 2026 International Physics Olympiad (IPhO), Vu Nguyen Nguyen, a grade-11 Physics 1 student at Hanoi – Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, won Gold and achieved a perfect score on the theory exam.

Thanh Mai (Hanoi) has just driven nearly 1,800km by herself, taking her three children to explore Central Vietnamese provinces and cities: Ha Tinh, Quang Tri, Hue, and Da Nang.

Lawyer Phan Anh, who served as Minister of National Defense of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, once received a special Swiss watch as a gift from President Ho Chi Minh featuring the President's portrait on its dial.

Dong Nai’s economic momentum is speeding up around Long Thanh International Airport. The city is establishing a high-tech and logistics hub to achieve a targeted 10 percent growth rate in 2026 without relying solely on traditional drivers.

Building an integrated and standardised database has become essential to developing a smart tourism ecosystem and supporting Vietnam's goal of making tourism a key economic sector, according to insiders.

Rather than choosing a destination first, many travellers now plan their trips around concerts and music festivals, turning music tourism from a niche trend into a powerful driver of travel demand across Southeast Asia.

For 10 years, two women connected by marriage have built a relationship defined by trust, respect and affection. They even shared one home for five years, proving family bonds can grow far beyond tradition.

Hanoi plans to develop night-time economy zones, corridors and public spaces centred on heritage, culture, creativity and visitor experiences to increase the value of its tourism industry.

Vietnam is entering a new phase in attracting FDI, with the emphasis shifting from the volume of capital inflows to technology, innovation and added value creation, following the issuance of Politburo Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW.

Continuing its fourth session, the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on July 17 discussed the draft revised Criminal Procedure Code.

Ho Chi Minh City is set to introduce a free textbook loan programme for all students in general education, continuing education and literacy programmes from the 2026-2027 academic year.

Vietnam’s cooperation with IAEA has underscored the vital role of nuclear science and technology in addressing practical development challenges.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has called for focus on five strategic pillars to advance artificial intelligence (AI) in the new development phase while attending a forum on building a cooperation ecosystem for AI development in Hanoi on July 17.

Da Nang is committed to supporting businesses, particularly small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in digital transformation, AI adoption, and workforce development.

Vietnam must move beyond preserving its rich cultural heritage and transform it into digital assets, intellectual property and a catalyst for innovation if it is to unlock its full value in the digital era, Party Chief and President To Lam has said.

The Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) has become the first Vietnamese bank to join the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF).

Truong Tuoi Dong Nai FC have continued to make waves in the transfer market, with reports that the club has completed the signing of Serbian midfielder Milos Vulic ahead of the 2026/27 V.League 1 season.

Around 7,000 domestic and international athletes will compete at Sports Festival 2026, scheduled to take place from July 27 to September 22 at NovaWorld Phan Thiet in Lam Dong province, a meeting on July 17 heard.

For more than a decade, in Canada's capital Ottawa, Vietnamese-born scientist Dang Trung Phuoc and his colleagues have restored part of an ancient sand dune system formed some 8,000-10,000 years ago.

Lam Dong is strengthening measures to protect and promote the UNESCO Dak Nong Global Geopark following administrative restructuring, aiming to preserve its outstanding geological, cultural and biodiversity heritage.

As Vietnam advances its science, technology, innovation and digital transformation agenda, basic research is being positioned as a strategic foundation for technological self-reliance and national competitiveness.