Quang Tri Party chief moves to Vietnam’s central policy commission

Vietnam’s Politburo has appointed Quang Tri provincial Party chief Nguyen Van Phuong as deputy head of the Communist Party’s Central Commission for Policy and Strategy.

Vietnam trade deputy minister takes senior Ho Chi Minh City Party role

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan has been appointed deputy secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee for the 2025-2030 term.

Vietnam's top leader to take message of new development era to UN

Vietnamese leader To Lam is expected to call for greater international trust and cooperation while outlining Vietnam's ambitions as it enters a new phase of development.

Two officials appointed to Vietnam Communist Party’s central commission

Vietnam’s Communist Party has appointed Nguyen Van Chien and lawmaker Bui Hoai Son as deputy heads of its Central Commission for Propaganda and Education.

New Thai Nguyen chairman pledges growth, infrastructure push

Newly elected Thai Nguyen Chairman Nguyen The Manh has pledged to prioritize economic growth, infrastructure, digital transformation and better living standards in the northern Vietnamese province.

Vietnam presses education minister over textbooks and teacher shortages

Vietnam's National Assembly is pressing the education sector for answers over textbook shortages, teacher staffing gaps and exam integrity as lawmakers review problems affecting schools nationwide.

Vietnam’s top leader To Lam arrives in New York for UN General Assembly

Vietnam’s Communist Party Chief and President To Lam arrived in New York on September 20 for the high-level debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly and a series of bilateral engagements in the United States.

Institutional breakthroughs begin with how policy is made

Permanent Deputy PM Pham Gia Tuc has recently requested a review of regulations on safe distances on expressways.

Vietnam’s 'spiritual real estate' market surges amid land scarcity

A single burial site is priced at VND180 million, while family plots reach up to VND5 billion.

Doctor shares lessons after making initial specialty choice

Eight years ago, Dr. Phung Anh Tuan stepped onto a stage to announce that he was choosing Infectious Diseases as his medical specialty following advice from someone. Today, however, he serves as a specialist in Andrology and Sexual Medicine.

Son graduates as valedictorian, mother celebrates with buffet for 100 guests

A buffet with more than 10 dishes was carefully prepared by a mother in Lam Dong to host 100 guests celebrating her son graduating as valedictorian.

Former mathematics major graduates as valedictorian of medical school

After six years of study at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Tran Minh Dung was honored as the valedictorian of the Medical program, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.75 out of 4.0.

Concerned parents travel to village to inspect teenage daughter’s older groom

After meeting a woman he felt was mature enough both emotionally and professionally, a man from Nghe An province was determined to win her over and make her his wife.

Vietnam, Bulgaria seek to turn Strategic Partnership into tangible results

Vietnamese Ambassador to Bulgaria Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet said Bulgaria has played a special role in Vietnam’s development, establishing diplomatic ties in 1950 and supporting the country through difficult times.

Vietnam iContent 2026 promotes responsible digital creativity

Vietnam iContent 2026 aims to promote positive, responsible content, foster a healthy online culture and showcase Vietnam’s cultural identity and values, organisers said at the programme’s launch in Hanoi on September 18.

Political Bureau, Secretariat’s personnel decisions announced

The Party Central Committee’s Political Bureau and Secretariat convened a conference in Hanoi on September 18 to announce a series of personnel decisions, which was attended by Politburo Member and Standing Member of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu.

Top leader hands over appointment decisions to two Vietnamese ambassadors

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam on September 18 chaired a ceremony in Hanoi to present appointment decisions to two Vietnamese ambassadors to foreign countries.

Vietnam’s electronics industry faces demands from greening global supply chains

Vietnamese electronics firms must meet rising ESG and sustainability standards to remain competitive in global supply chains.

Da Nang: Satellite hospitals prove effective at grassroots level

Da Nang launched the satellite hospital project to strengthen grassroots healthcare, giving residents access to high-quality medical services closer to home while easing pressure on higher-level hospitals.

Vietnam breaks into global top 10 for real estate transparency improvements

Vietnam has emerged among the world’s 10 most improved real estate markets in terms of transparency during the 2024-26 period, according to the 2026 Global Real Estate Transparency Index released by global real estate services firm JLL.

Vietnam aims to build internationally competitive tourism growth poles

Resolution No. 26-NQ/TW, dated August 22, 2026, on developing tourism into a spearhead economic sector in the new era, sets ambitious targets for Vietnam’s tourism industry while outlining a new approach to organising tourism growth.

Vietnam urged to shift from trade defence response to risk management

Vietnam needs to shift from reacting to trade defence investigations on a case-by-case basis to proactively managing trade risks amid the increasing use of trade remedies measures globally, experts said at a forum on September 18.

VN takes steps to maintain, leverage opportunities from emerging market status

Vietnam’s upgrade from a frontier to a secondary emerging market under FTSE Russell’s classification will officially take effect on September 21, marking a major milestone for the country’s stock market.

16th European–Vietnam Documentary Film Festival opens in Hanoi

The 16th European–Vietnam Documentary Film Festival opened in Hanoi on the evening of September 18, marking the start of a series of screenings in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

"Beauty ambassadors" promote image of Vietnam to the world

Vietnam’s growing number of international beauty pageants shows that such events are evolving beyond entertainment.