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.

State budget revenue from import-export activities exceeded 309.99 trillion VND (about 11.8 billion USD) in the first seven months of 2026, up 18.7% year-on-year, according to the Department of Customs.

Vietnam plans to reduce the number of public educational institutions by more than 17,000 as part of a nationwide restructuring of its public education system, according to the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET).

Amid the fast pace of urban life, after-work drinking sessions and heavily seasoned meals have become part of everyday life for many Vietnamese.

A survey found that 84 percent of respondents were willing to take out a mortgage to buy a home, while 81 percent said they would only borrow if interest rates were below 9 percent a year.

Phu Tho is combining social media, AI and community participation to transform online attention into sustainable tourism growth.

Just as the summer vacation began, Ha Phuong and her son embarked on a special journey, walking from Hanoi to Hue.

Administrative boundaries may have changed after the reorganization of villages and hamlets, but the "village soul" of the Central Highlands has been preserved by the people through culture, memories, and community bonds.

In group discussions as part of the 16th National Assembly’s first extraordinary session on August 5, lawmakers reviewed a draft law to amend and supplement several articles of the Law on Vietnamese Guest Workers under Contract.

The My Quang – Quintessence of Quang Cuisine 2026 festival will take place on August 14–15 at Nai Nam communal house in the Tien Son Sports Complex of Hoa Cuong ward, central Da Nang City.

Police in HCM City have launched criminal proceedings against a freelance singer and a media company executive for infringing music copyrights on YouTube, as part of a broader crackdown on intellectual property violations in the digital environment.

The Truth National Political Publishing House and the Party Central Committee's Commission for Information and Education introduced a 24-volume Spanish-language collection of selected works by Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz in Hanoi on August 5.

Adopting a "keep right except to overtake" rule may sound straightforward, but without the right infrastructure, enforcement and driving culture, it could prove difficult to implement effectively in Vietnam.

As Hanoi accelerates development, foreign-invested industrial parks are expanding, research and innovation centres are emerging, and strategic infrastructure projects are being rolled out.

Manufacturing and engineering posted the strongest recruitment growth, with hiring demand surging 70% year-on-year, driven by production expansion, supply chain restructuring and sustained investment inflows in high-tech manufacturing.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Public Security’s immigration office announced on August 5 that its task force had coordinated with relevant agencies to receive 47 Vietnamese nationals deported from the US.

Nguyen Tran Thanh Tao produced a dramatic comeback to defeat legendary Turkish cueist Semih Sayginer and claim the title in stage 3 of the PBA-LPBA Championship 2026/27 in Goyang, the Republic of Korea on August 3.

Tay Ninh has recovered 519 sets of fallen soldiers' remains in Vietnam and Cambodia, with most of the DNA sampling completed after 60 days of a nationwide 500-day campaign to speed up the search, as well as the 2025–2026 dry-season recovery mission.

Vietnam is seeking to modernize its publishing industry through legislative reforms that emphasize digital governance, post-publication oversight and larger media organizations.

Only days after a new traffic management plan took effect at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, many passengers have posted one-star reviews on Google, saying the changes have made ride-hailing pickups less convenient than before.

Vietnam's shift from marine exploitation to national marine spatial strategy has created four fundamental differences in governance, economic development, and defense, according to Professor Carl Thayer.

Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs is seeking feedback from government agencies on two options for the 2026 Vietnam Culture Day holiday, including a proposal to create a four-day break by swapping a working day.

Vietnam's new technology transfer rules have raised concerns that manufacturers may need additional approval to transfer Euro 5 automotive technology - even though Euro 5 vehicles remain fully legal to produce and sell.