Overall, strong first-half performance has prompted several international institutions, including Standard Chartered, UOB and DBS, to raise their growth forecasts for Vietnam. Standard Chartered projects GDP growth of 9.5% in 2026 and 11% in 2027.

Sustainable tourism is becoming a defining trend among Vietnamese travellers as they increasingly seek to balance memorable experiences with positive contributions to local communities and the environment.

Around 1,300 students from 22 countries and territories gathered in Hanoi on August 2 to compete in the international finals of the Asian International Mathematical Olympiad (AIMO) 2026.

The effective use of new-generation free trade agreements (FTAs) has enabled Vietnamese businesses to expand into new markets, strengthen their competitiveness and integrate more deeply into global value chains.

Season four of the reality show Top Chef Vietnam 2026, themed "Bringing Vietnamese cuisine to the world's dining table", will air on VTV3 every Monday evening from August 3.

The projects in Phu Quoc have been implemented under tight deadlines. Since May 2025, the Prime Minister has directed preparations for APEC 2027, including accelerated infrastructure development on the special zone.

Vietnam's agro-forestry-aquatic product exports were estimated at 6.67 billion USD in July 2026, up 1.3% from the previous month and 11.9% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Vietnam's total import-export turnover reached 659.58 billion USD in the first seven months of 2026, up 28.1% year-on-year.

The People’s Procuracy of Hanoi on August 3 filed charges against 188 defendants, including ringleader Pho Duc Nam, known as Mr Pips, in one of Vietnam’s biggest online investment fraud cases.

Vietnam's newly registered business capital soared 63.6% year-on-year in the first seven months of 2026, even as a wave of business closures underscored an accelerating shakeout across the corporate sector.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of National Defence, and the Ministry of Public Security held a joint meeting on August 3 to strengthen coordination in implementing Vietnam's external relations, defence and security tasks.

The Hanoi Department of Health, in collaboration with the Vinmec Healthcare System, announced the successful completion of two-way remote robotic surgeries on August 3.

Vietnam’s push to slash conditional business sectors and lines must deliver substance, not just headline numbers, said Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man.

A 10-member Vietnamese delegation of elite students from the nation’s leading universities and high schools for the gifted is joining the 2026 Asian Science Camp, which opened at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) (China) on August 3.

Vietnam welcomed 13.9 million international visitors in the first seven months of 2026, up 13.8% year-on-year, achieving about 56% of this year's target of 25 million foreign arrivals, reported the National Statistics Office.

The 16th National Assembly (NA) on August 3 approved the appointment of Nguyen Tien Hai as Minister of Home Affairs for the 2026–2031 term during the opening day of its first extraordinary session.

Vietnam has cut the number of villages and residential groups by 46.33%, eliminating 41,511 units to bring the total down to 48,078 from 89,589, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Nguyen Thi Ha told the Government’s regular July press briefing.

Vietnam will continue tax cuts, tax payment extensions and fee reductions to support people and businesses amid inflationary pressures while helping maintain macroeconomic stability, Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi said.

The Miss Heritage Global 2026 organising committee on August 3 revealed the official crown and event details, setting the grand finale for October 7 in the central coastal city of Da Nang.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on August 3 instructed ministries, sectors and localities to issue or update action plans to follow the Party Central Committee’s third plenum resolutions and conclusions no later than August 10.

Amid the vast waters of Truong Sa, Phan Vinh Pagoda carries the name of a fallen naval captain, bringing together Buddhism, remembrance and maritime life.

Apple says supply constraints could affect revenue and product availability ahead of the expected September launch of the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and its first foldable iPhone.

What began as curiosity about a tiny smartphone chip has taken Vietnamese engineering graduate Le Thi Lan Anh from the laboratory to a full master’s scholarship at KAIST.

Rare orchids became the creative inspiration for Chung Thanh Phong's latest haute couture collection, showcased by some of Vietnam's biggest fashion stars.

Vietnam's foreign investment inflows accelerated sharply in the first seven months of 2026, supported by billion-dollar projects from several Asian economies.