Vietnam's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has launched a public consultation on a draft Cultural Industries Development Law, seeking comments from August 5 to August 24, 2026.

A proposal to tie apartment use to a building's design lifespan could change how condominiums are valued in Vietnam, with buyers placing greater emphasis on land-use rights and redevelopment potential.

A Chinese tourist has been warned by authorities after riding a motorbike onto To Vo Gate, a protected national heritage site on Ly Son Island in central Vietnam, following complaints from local residents.

Apple is expected to raise iPhone prices for the first time in years, with buyers potentially paying an additional US$100 to US$200 for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models, according to industry analysts.

A woman has gone on trial in Da Nang accused of murdering her young son and staging the death as an accidental drowning to fraudulently obtain more than VND4.1 billion (US$157,000) in life insurance payouts.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam will pay state visits to Australia and New Zealand from August 9 to 14 at the invitation of Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn and Governor-General of New Zealand Cindy Kiro.

Luxury Gold & Diamond, a jewelry brand known for designing crowns for several of Vietnam's leading beauty pageants, has announced that it is suspending operations until further notice, citing challenges facing the jewelry and diamond market.

The transition from Google Assistant to Gemini enters its final stage next month as Google begins disabling the legacy assistant across much of the Android ecosystem.

Vietnam is seeking parliamentary approval to significantly expand its flagship northern railway project, adding new sections and raising total investment.

Vietnam produced an inspired second-half comeback from three goals down to earn a 3-3 draw against host Thailand at the Continental Championship Thailand 2026, completing the tournament unbeaten with three wins and one draw.

Vietnam head into their final ASEAN Cup 2026 Group A match against Cambodia with qualification for the semifinals firmly within reach, but head coach Kim Sang Sik is aiming for more than simply advancing.

The Vietnamese government has submitted a proposal to the National Assembly seeking approval for the construction of Ring Road 5, a major expressway designed to connect Hanoi with surrounding provinces and reshape transport across the Capital Region.

Vietnam's women's volleyball team will feature what is believed to be Southeast Asia's tallest outside hitter pairing after teenage star Pham Quynh Huong was added to the squad for the second leg of the 2026 SEA V Cup.

Vietnam's government has submitted a proposal to the National Assembly to establish Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh as the country's next centrally governed cities, citing their economic performance, strategic location and readiness for urban governance.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has stressed that cybersecurity must combine the protection of information systems with the protection of people, describing citizens’ safety, security and well-being as the ultimate measure of all cyber policies.

A session on science and technology diplomacy contributing to building national development capacity was held on August 5 within the framework of the 33rd Diplomatic Conference.

Regulators are frantic efforts to strengthen the corporate bond market by refining the legal framework governing private bond issuance, aiming to facilitate capital raising while enhancing market transparency and investor protection.

In a new era, the tourism industry stands at a turning point, where economic growth must go hand in hand with human-centred and sustainable values.

The People’s Committee of Da Nang city in central Vietnam has approved an adjustment to the expansion of Da Nang International Airport Terminal 1 (T1) to deal with the current overloaded 14 million passengers per year.

HCM City aims to become a leading tourism, trade and services hub in Southeast Asia through a blend of modern urban experiences, rich cultural heritage and diverse natural attractions.

The Government has issued Resolution No. 208/NQ-CP, adopting an action programme to implement the 14th Party Central Committee's Conclusion No. 75-KL/TW on environmental protection and proactive climate change response in the new era.

The Phu Quoc Special Zone will launch English training courses for local vendors, taxi drivers, tourism and service workers from September as part of preparations for the APEC 2027 Economic Leaders’ Week.

Vietnam’s agro-forestry-aquatic product exports are on track to meet the Government’s 2026 target after maintaining solid growth in the first seven months of the year.

A signing ceremony for an MoU on scientific cooperation between the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) and the Lao National Academy of Politics and Public Administration (NAPPA) took place in Vientiane, Laos, on August 5.

The Cat Hai Special Zone has launched 58 free public Wi-Fi hotspots across key areas, aiming to improve connectivity and enhance the overall experience for both residents and visitors.