Storm Tapah is nearing the coast of Guangdong, China with strong winds and is expected to weaken after landfall. Northern Vietnam will see widespread heavy rainfall from September 9.

A tomb located directly in the middle of a residential road in Hai Phong has drawn public attention, with local authorities still struggling to resolve its relocation.

At a Friday session, the National Assembly Standing Committee reviewed the Government’s 2025 report on crime prevention and law violations, as well as anti-corruption efforts.

Australia’s Governor-General Sam Mostyn and her spouse will pay a state visit to Vietnam from September 9 to 12 at the invitation of President Luong Cuong and his spouse, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.

On September 7, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, along with a government delegation, conducted a site inspection and held a working session with relevant units on the progress of phase one of the Long Thanh International Airport project.

Vietnam's foreign direct investment (FDI) disbursement reached 15.4 billion USD in the January-August period, up 8.8% from the same period last year, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).

The two sides discussed a range of regional security and transnational organised crime issues, including maritime security, supply chain security, money laundering, and cooperation to combat illegal immigration, narcotics, cybercrimes...

Work has started on a key section of the Belt Road No. 4 – Hanoi Capital Region expressway, one of the largest infrastructure projects in northern Vietnam, with a total investment of more than 56 trillion VND (around 2.2 billion USD).

Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of 13.99 billion USD in the first eight months of 2025, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for extra efforts to fully achieve the socio-economic development targets and goals set for this year, while presiding over the Government’s regular August meeting on September 6.

In his speech commemorating the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day, General Secretary To Lam mentioned "the people" 17 times, "nation" 13 times, "independence" 10 times, and "homeland" 9 times.

The “Hanoi Five City Gates” Train (The Hanoi Train) officially began operation on September 6, offering visitors a new way to explore the capital’s landmarks and travel to Tu Son in the neighbouring province of Bac Ninh.

A mural celebrating the enduring friendship between Vietnam and Cuba was inaugurated at the Cuban Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City on September 6.

Con Dao island now has access to electricity from the national grid, bettering the lives of locals in Ho Chi Minh City’s special zone.

Some 11 million gaming account credentials were leaked worldwide in 2024, according to Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence.

The World Bank has allocated 2.5 billion USD, while the Asian Development Bank has set aside 10 billion USD to support green projects in ASEAN, said Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Sapa, a renowned travel destination nestled in Lao Cai province of Vietnam, has secured sixth position in an Asia-wide ranking of rural locations curated by the digital travel platform Agoda, further solidifying its allure for global travellers.

PM Pham Minh Chinh on September 7 attended a ceremony marking the 80th founding anniversary of the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) (September 7, 1945 – 2025), during which the Government leader conferred the Ho Chi Minh Order (third time) on the broadcaster.

The US–Vietnam Friendship Festival opened in Ho Chi Minh City on September 6, introducing the diverse cultures of the two nations and highlighting the spirit of reconciliation, cooperation, and future-oriented partnership between the two peoples.

Party General Secretary To Lam has requested the Vietnam Television (VTV) to work for the development of a value system of patriotism, compassion, integrity, solidarity, and creativity – serving as a foundation for sustainable development.

Nearly 14 million foreign tourists visited Vietnam in the first eight months of 2025, up by 21.7% year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

The government’s new draft decree will measure public servant performance using monthly KPI scores tied to incentives and annual rankings.

The grand finale of the Honouring the Vietnamese Language 2025 contest was held on September 6 at the Sapa Trade Centre, a hub of the Vietnamese community in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 7 held a working session with the Policy Advisory Council to discuss macroeconomic stability, stimulating consumer demand, and the operation of the two-tier local government system.

The Con Dao National Park in HCM City has received five Nicobar pigeons (Caloenas nicobarica), a rare and endangered bird species, from the Con Dao Special Zone Economic Division after they were found injured and disoriented by local residents.