Instead of concentrating mainly on attracting foreign capital, Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW emphasises building a foreign-invested sector that is closely integrated with the domestic sector to create new growth drivers for the country.

The Grand Esports 2026 opened in Hanoi on July 9, demonstrating that esports has entered a new stage of development and is increasingly recognised as an important part of Vietnam's national sports strategy, cultural industries and digital economy.

Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has sharply raised its forecast for Vietnam's 2026 GDP growth to 8.5%, more than reversing the previous downgrade to 7%.

Long An International Port in Tay Ninh has become the first Vietnamese enterprise to receive the “Smart Green Port Company of the Year 2026” award from Frost & Sullivan under its Asia-Pacific Best Practices Awards 2026.

Vietnam will continue working closely with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states to sign their free trade agreement (FTA) at an early date and effectively implement its commitments.

Speaking at the ministry's regular press briefing, Hang highlighted the significance of the Politburo's recent decision to invest in primary and secondary boarding schools in 248 land border communes nationwide.

A ground-breaking ceremony for a border guard coordination station was held on July 9 in Nam On village, Xaichamphon district of Laos' Bolikhamsai province as part of the third Vietnam–Laos Border Defence Friendship Exchange.

The central province of Gia Lai on July 9 officially announced and presented certificates recognising two new tourist sites, expanding its portfolio of attractions ahead of Visit Vietnam Year – Gia Lai 2026.

A man in the central city of Hue was brought to the first-instance trial on July 9 on the charge of "deliberately damaging property" at the Hue Imperial Citadel.

The Steering Committee for the Search, Recovery and Identification of Martyrs’ Remains of HCM City on July 9 received war memorabilia and burial records of fallen soldiers from the research team for the Vietnam Wartime Accounting Initiative (VWAI).

Vietnam officially inaugurated its first honorary consulate in Phuket, Thailand, on July 9, marking a new step in strengthening bilateral ties and expanding consular services for Vietnamese citizens in southern Thailand.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam hosted separate farewell receptions in Hanoi on July 9 for the outgoing ambassadors of Belgium, Norway, the Netherlands and Brazil.

Embroidery frames, village meetings and newly built roads tell the story of how the Dao people are safeguarding tradition while shaping the future.

Three provinces from different regions have identified the same obstacle to Vietnam's integrated National Target Program: implementation, not policy design, is now the biggest challenge.

Just a short drive from Hanoi, Huu Lien in Lang Son has become a favorite family getaway thanks to its tranquil landscapes, local cuisine and crowd-free experiences.

Samsung's next flagship could feature a slightly larger battery, but rumors suggest it may still struggle to close the battery-life gap with Apple's latest iPhone.

A handmade Lamborghini Revuelto replica built by Vietnamese YouTube channel NHẾT TV has attracted international attention after being featured by the US automotive publication MotorBiscuit.

Vietnam and Laos launched the third Vietnam-Laos Border Defense Friendship Exchange on July 9, as the two countries' defense ministers met at the shared border to reaffirm bilateral cooperation.

A new urban plan for Nha Trang's iconic beachfront will expand parks, improve pedestrian access and regulate building heights through 2040.

Rumors suggest the iPhone 18 Pro Max will rely on software optimization and a more efficient chip instead of dramatically increasing battery capacity.

Vietnam's leading three-cushion carom players, including Tran Quyet Chien, Bao Phuong Vinh and Tran Thanh Luc, will compete at the HTV International Carom 3-Cushion Tournament in Ho Chi Minh City this August.

The Vietnamese government has increased base salaries for more than two million public employees while advancing civil service and administrative reforms.

At Google Marketing Live Southeast Asia 2026, Google identified app and game development as Vietnam's biggest AI-driven economic opportunity.

A new exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City showcases the work of seven painters whose diverse artistic languages complement rather than compete with one another.

More than US$49 million flowed into PNJ shares as investors rushed to buy after a sharp sell-off triggered by a criminal investigation involving a former executive.