Hanoi has decided to allow the controlled pilot of two technology projects, with the municipal People’s Committee announcing the decisions at a ceremony held at Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park on September 10.

General Secretary and President To Lam and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on new directions to make the Vietnam-France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership deeper, more substantive and effective at their talks in Paris on September 10.

General Secretary and President To Lam met French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu in Paris on September 10.

General Secretary and President To Lam and French President Emmanuel Macron witnessed the exchange of cooperation documents between the two countries in Paris on the afternoon of September 10 (local time).

General Secretary and President To Lam met leaders of Serbia, the Republic of the Congo, Bulgaria, Finland, Luxembourg and the European Commission in Paris on September 10.

General Secretary and President To Lam has proposed a “space for development and resilience” network. He stressed that outer space should serve peace and people and be used responsibly, safely and sustainably for humanity’s benefit.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam and French President Emmanuel Macron met with the press ahead of their talks at the Élysée Palace in Paris on the afternoon of September 10 (local time).

The phase of building the framework has passed; now is the time for implementation and results – for the two sides to take breakthrough action and elevate economic cooperation to new heights, said General Secretary and President To Lam.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation laid a wreath at the Ho Chi Minh Monument in Montreau Park in Montreuil on the morning of September 10.

Vietnam is emerging as a stabilising force in Southeast Asia, while shared foreign policy approaches are creating opportunities for deeper Vietnam-France ties.

General Secretary and President To Lam met French Communist Party National Secretary Fabien Roussel in Montreuil on September 10.

Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga, spouse of Vietnamese National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man, met with Gantsetseg Tsendsuren, spouse of Mongolian Parliament Chairman Sandag Byambatsogt, in Ulaanbaatar on September 10.

Children in Vietnam remain vulnerable to violence, sexual abuse and online exploitation, UNICEF says, as the country launches a national child protection program running through 2030.

Foreign semiconductor and technology companies often want to sign memoranda of understanding with Ho Chi Minh City before investing, but Vietnam’s current law does not recognize foreign-invested enterprises as eligible foreign signatories.

Nguyen Huy Ngoc, vice chairman of Phu Tho Province in northern Vietnam, has been charged and detained over allegations of accepting large bribes, according to the Ministry of Public Security.

Ho Chi Minh City authorities have warned celebrities and online influencers to take greater responsibility for the products they promote, saying false claims or exaggerated benefits in online advertising will face strict penalties.

Vietnam’s football governing body says there is no cap on the number of naturalized players who can join the national team, with head coach Kim Sang Sik having the final say on selections.

Vietnamese leader To Lam’s official visit to France marks Olivier Brochet’s final high-level diplomatic engagement as French Ambassador to Vietnam, bringing his three-year posting to a close.

What happens when one celebrity disappears from a group photo? A controversy involving Liu Yifei and Vietnamese star Ho Ngoc Ha shows how a simple crop can become a question of status and respect.

As Vietnam begins the 2026–2027 school year, Lifebuoy and the Vietnam Young Physicians’ Association are improving facilities, health care and supplies for disadvantaged students in Lai Chau, Lao Cai and Quang Tri.

Cake Digital Bank was named “Vietnam’s Best Digital Bank 2026” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence in Singapore on Sept. 10, recognizing its digital banking model and business performance.

Vietnam U23 have reason for optimism at the 2026 Asian Games, with an experienced squad and a group featuring Uzbekistan, Kuwait and the Philippines.

Construction is gathering pace on three major bridges across Hanoi’s Red River - Tu Lien, Tran Hung Dao and Ngoc Hoi - as the Vietnamese capital pushes to remove bottlenecks and keep the projects on schedule ahead of APEC 2027.

Tran Tien Dung, a 29-year-old Vietnamese model and former marketing director, finished fourth runner-up at Manhunt International 2026 after competing against contestants from 35 other countries and territories.

The iPhone 16, iPhone 17, iPhone 17e and iPhone Air have all become $100 more expensive in the US following the debut of Apple’s latest flagship models.