Despite being banned, Phenylbutazone is still sold online, causing one death and three critical cases due to self-medication.

TikTok’s updated Community Guidelines tighten rules on misinformation, harmful content, and controlled goods.

Bui Quoc Toan is recognized for Vietnam’s first glass-engraved portrait exhibition of national leaders, made entirely with a single hammer.

With over 80 international-standard courses, golf tourism has been identified as a strategic product to attract high-end travellers and elevate Vietnam’s global profile.

Police in Da Nang have arrested two Chinese men who stole more than 600 million VND (over $25,000) from a residence in Ngu Hanh Son District. The suspects were apprehended while attempting to flee the country via the airport.

The Da Nang Downtown project includes a 69-story, 408-meter tower designed as the city’s new landmark.

Gia Lai is emerging as a destination for major global and domestic investors, driven by infrastructure upgrades and a pro-business environment.

A second-half goal from Holly Furphy sealed a 1-0 win as U23 Australia triumphed over Myanmar to claim the AFF Women’s title.

A dugong, an endangered marine mammal often dubbed the “mermaid,” washed ashore on Con Dao Island (Ho Chi Minh City) in an exhausted state and sadly did not survive.

Bhutanese Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck and Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet, spouse of State President Luong Cuong, paid a visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda in Hanoi on August 19 to offer incense and discover the nearly 1,500-year-old spiritual landmark.

State President Luong Cuong held talks with visiting Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Hanoi on August 19.

The Ministry of Public Security held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Gia Binh International Airport project in Gia Binh commune, the northern province of Bac Ninh, on August 19.

Saigon Marina IFC Tower, the first facility in the HCM City IFC zone, will serve as a hub for multinationals, financial institutions, consulates, and local enterprises.

Construction began on Component Project 1 covering the Gia Nghia (Lam Dong) – Chon Thanh (Dong Nai) section of the western North–South Expressway. With a total length of 124 km, the section is designed with six lanes and a speed of 120 km/h.

A photo exhibition named “From the era of independence and national reunification to the era of the nation’s rise” opened in Ho Chi Minh City on August 19 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

According to the airline, the centre covers an area of 8.4 hectares, with a total investment of nearly 1.7 trillion VND (64.6 million USD).

Visitors flocked to historic sites in Hue city on August 19 as free admission was offered to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

Vice Admiral Tran Thanh Nghiem, Commander of the Vietnam People’s Navy, has stressed Vietnam’s strong commitment to regional cooperation when he attended the 19th ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting (ANCM-19) that opened on August 19 in Penang, Malaysia.

President Luong Cuong and his spouse hosted a solemn banquet in Hanoi on August 19 evening in honour of Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck and the high-ranking delegation of Bhutan.

The result capped a strong campaign for coach Mai Duc Chung’s squad, who once again proved their dominance over their regional rivals and closed the tournament with a well-deserved bronze medal on home turf.

PM Chinh warmly welcomed the first-ever visit to Vietnam by a Bhutanese head of state, describing it as a historic milestone in the bilateral relations.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on August 19 for Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck who is paying a state visit to Vietnam.

Amid complex global developments and emerging security challenges, Vietnam and the RoK must continue to consolidate political trust and deepen cooperation across diplomacy, security-defence, economy, science-technology, labour, health, and education.

Combating transnational crime has become a “bright spot” in cooperation between the public security ministries of Vietnam and China.

Vietnam leads the field with 115 participants, underlining its strength as one of Asia’s Taekwondo powerhouses.