Across the windswept waters of Truong Sa, Buddhist temples offer soldiers, fishermen and island communities spiritual refuge while carrying an enduring message of peace.

As temperatures soar across Vietnam's central region, power workers continue to patrol transmission lines and respond to outages under sweltering conditions.

Party Chief and President To Lam called on the diplomatic sector to play a pioneering role, strengthen strategic research, provide sound policy advice and take timely action to safeguard national interests and create resources for development.

The 33rd Diplomatic Conference opened in Hanoi on Aug. 1, with ministries, central agencies and localities proposing breakthrough solutions across sectors to support Vietnam's diplomacy in a new era of development.

The Netherlands is ready to support Vietnam's deeper integration into global financial markets by strengthening market management and modernising financial infrastructure, Dutch partners told Deputy PM Nguyen Van Thang on July 31.

Two million active enterprises by 2030 is an ambitious target for Vietnam.

After being held by Singapore, defending champions Vietnam now face a decisive clash with Indonesia in the race for the ASEAN Cup semi-finals.

Decree 284, which sets administrative penalties for violations involving crypto assets and the crypto asset market, will take effect on September 1. This is expected to mark the end of unlicensed crypto exchanges operating in Vietnam.

In late June, temporarily closing their long-standing online food shop, a Hanoi family set off on a cross-country journey. They sought out coastal fishing villages, untouched hamlets, and rustic regions to experience local life firsthand.

With only a few days remaining before the seventh lunar month (Ghost Month), Vietnam's auto market has unexpectedly heated up as automakers and dealers launch a nationwide price war.

Diversifying university admissions rather than relying entirely on the national high school finals would both reduce exam pressure and bring Vietnam closer to the modern educational philosophy adopted by many developed countries.

Durian businesses in Dak Lak expect major savings after authorities proposed easing procedures for growing area codes and export packing facilities.

Following their opening-day victory over the Philippines, Vietnam's women's volleyball team will look to defeat Indonesia when the two sides meet at 7 p.m. on August 1 in the opening leg of the 2026 SEA V.League.

Super Typhoon Dolphin continues tracking toward eastern China and is not expected to enter the East Sea, but forecasters warn its circulation will strengthen southwest monsoon winds and create rough seas across the region next week.

Emoura Pham, a 26-year-old Vietnamese-British contestant representing Ho Chi Minh City, has been crowned Miss Grand Vietnam 2026 and will represent the country at Miss Grand International in India.

The Politburo has officially renamed the Central Commission for Publicity and Mass Mobilization as the Central Commission for Publicity, with the change taking effect on August 1.

The Singapore Navy's landing ship RSS Persistence has arrived at Cam Ranh International Port for a five-day goodwill visit aimed at strengthening defense cooperation and friendship between Singapore and Vietnam.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has proposed allowing commercial banks to close customers' payment accounts that have remained inactive for three years or longer, according to a draft decree released for public consultation.

Vietnam's national football team has arrived in Indonesia determined to revive its ASEAN Cup title defense after a goalless draw against Singapore increased pressure in Group A.

Vietnam is studying a pilot scheme that would designate the leftmost expressway lane as a passing lane, requiring drivers to return to the right after overtaking or risk penalties.

Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has endorsed Hanoi's proposal to study three weirs on the Red, Duong and Da rivers, aiming to improve water security, revive urban waterways and support navigation.

Across Truong Sa (Spratlys) Archipelago, traditional Vietnamese pagodas rise above the sea as places of serenity and "spiritual markers" contributing to the affirmation of national sovereignty.

Against central Vietnam’s harsh weather, a young farmer has successfully grown Shine Muscat grapes on Ha Tinh’s hills, creating a new source of agricultural income.

About 100 Vietnamese-Cambodian couples live along Gia Lai province's border, where the Po Co River has helped bring together generations of young people from communities on both sides.

From golden rice terraces in the north to sunny beaches and fruit-filled orchards in the south, August is an ideal time to explore some of Vietnam's most beautiful seasonal destinations.