The Republic of Korea (RoK) - Vietnam global exchange took place on August 24 at the Chunghyodang relic site in Bongseong township, Bonghwa county, North Gyeongsang province, where Vietnam’s royal Ly lineage left its mark centuries ago.

Cars in Hanoi and HCM City manufactured from 2017 will need to meet Level 4 emission standards by January 2027, under a draft roadmap proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

The slow-moving storm lashes central Vietnam with intense rain and dangerous wind, raising concerns of flash floods and landslides.

Tran Thi Thanh Thuy shines with 17 points as Vietnam loses 0-3 to world No. 11 Germany.

This year’s National Day holiday is expected to bring a record number of domestic and international tourists to Hanoi, where visitors can explore not only historic landmarks and cultural sites but also the captial city’s rich culinary heritage.

Participating parliamentarians are set to exchange experiences, share initiatives, and build a strong network of cooperation, thereby making practical contributions to a stronger, more innovative, and prosperous ASEAN.

As an active member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Vietnam has fulfilled its commitments with initiatives recognised at both regional and international levels.

Nguyen Thuy Linh eliminates Thai legend Ratchanok Intanon at the 2025 World Championships.

The HCM City Union of Friendship Organisations on August 25 hosted a gathering to celebrate the 58th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the 30th anniversary of Vietnam’s accession to the bloc (July 28, 1995).

An event celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day of Vietnam, the diplomatic sector’s Traditional Day, and the People’s Public Security force took place in Washington DC, the US, on August 23 (local time).

Malaysian Deputy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir highlighted Vietnam’s strong wind power potential, stressing that if connected through the regional grid, this energy source could bring significant benefits to Malaysia.

Typhoon Kajiki disrupted air travel in central Vietnam on August 25, forcing the cancellation of 35 flights and the rerouting of 30 others, according to the Civil Defence Command under the Ministry of Construction.

Vietnam’s most advanced Coast Guard vessel, CBS 8001, arrived at Tanjung Priok Port in Indonesia on August 25 for an exchange programme with the Indonesian Coast Guard.

In the first seven months of 2025, Da Nang welcomed 10.7 million visitors, including over 4.2 million international arrivals.

The 2025 Amnesty Advisory Council met on August 25 to review and endorse the list of inmates recommended for early release by the State President on the occasion of the 80th National Day (September 2, 1945–2025).

Vietnam is always an active and responsible member of AIPA, emphasised NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

Department of State Reserves has issued a dispatch to its sub-departments nationwide instructing them to remain on full alert in response to Typhoon Kajiki, the fifth storm arising in the East Sea so far this year.

The Politburo on August 25 worked with the Standing Board of the Central Military Commission to review draft documents and the personnel plan to be submitted to the 12th Congress of the Party Organisation of the Vietnam People's Army.

Typhoon Kajiki, the fifth to hit the East Sea this year, made landfall in the central provinces of Nghe An and Ha Tinh at 6 p.m on August 25, bringing maximum sustained winds of level 11 (117 km/h) and gusts reaching level 13

Deputy PM Le Thanh Long called for continued close cooperation from WHO in areas such as policy advice, workforce training, health policy communication, and disease prevention and control.

The second campuses of the National Children’s Hospital and the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, both located in Kieu Phu commune in Hanoi, with total investment of VND1800 billion, have been put into operation.

Although unfamiliar to most foreigners, this local treat is a beloved traditional snack among Hanoians, especially during the Doan Ngo festival.

CMC launches CMC OpenAI in Hanoi, marking a strategic leap for Vietnam’s AI future with 25 core technologies.

Despite expectations to become a cornerstone of national economic growth, the private sector’s business performance has lagged behind state-owned and FDI enterprises. Nearly half of private enterprises have reported annual losses.

Marking 80 years since independence, Vietnam’s economy tells a story of resilience, reforms, and new challenges on the path to prosperity by 2045.