Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien, Deputy Minister of National Defense, and Colonel General Alexander Vasilyevich Fomin, Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, co-chaired the 8th Vietnam - Russia Defense Strategy Dialogue.

Bad loans classified as Group 5 have surged 8% since January, raising concerns about credit quality and capital risks among Vietnam’s top commercial banks.

Tens of thousands of teachers in Ho Chi Minh City will soon undergo training in artificial intelligence (AI) according to international standards, alongside a program on STEM teaching methods in English. The city will fully cover the costs.

On September 4 in Hanoi, the Ministry of Science and Technology officially launched the 2025 Make in Vietnam Digital Technology Product Awards. This is the first time the awards are held by the ministry following its recent merger.

Late-night rescue mission brings relief as Russian travelers are found safe on Co Tien Mountain in central Vietnam.

The Prime Minister has approved a 35% cut in processing time for driver’s licenses and major reductions in registration fees nationwide.

People’s Artist Pham Thi Thanh, former Vietnam Youth Theatre director and pioneering female stage director, has passed away at 85.

On the morning of September 4, during his visit to China to attend the 80th anniversary of the world’s victory over fascism, Vietnamese President Luong Cuong held talks with General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping.

Two Vietnamese students were among the six winners honoured at the 2025 FedEx/JA International Trade Challenge Asia Pacific finals, organised by Federal Express Corporation together with Junior Achievement (JA) in Singapore.

Vietnam’s manufacturing industry is showing strong signs of transformation from mindset to action, with the goal of competing on a fair playground in the international market.

Vietnam exported nearly 5.9 million tonnes of rice worth over 3 billion USD as of August 15, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).

All communes and wards nationwide had completed fund withdrawals from the State Treasury by 17:00 on September 2 to deliver National Day gifts to people, the State Treasury announced.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued Decision No. 30/2025/QD-TTg, establishing new regulations for inter-agency coordination to prevent and combat the financing of activities that threaten Vietnam’s national security or are linked to terrorism.

The 12th Tourism Promotion Organisation for Global Cities (TPO) General Assembly, which is taking place in HCM City, encourages environmentally friendly solutions, climate-conscious practices, and the preservation of cultural and natural heritage.

As the host of the grand parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of National Day and the Exhibition on national achievements, Hanoi welcomed more than 2.08 million visitors during the holiday, triple the figure from the same period in 2024.

The fundraising programme “65 Years of Vietnam–Cuba Solidarity” underscores the enduring friendship between the two peoples and affirms to the international community that Vietnam stands with Cuba, as Cuba has always stood with Vietnam.

The central steering committee thanked leaders, veterans, citizens, armed forces, and international friends for making the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day a great success.

Despite a decline in the August export value, the overall eight-month performance remained positive, with most product groups posting growth.

At AMME-18, delegates approved six new ASEAN Heritage Parks, bringing the total number under the bloc’s protection to 69.

Lifting gold bar monopoly, allowing import-export of raw gold to produce bars will increase supply, end the mindset of ‘buying gold at any cost’, narrow domestic-international price gaps, and cool down the market.

The leaders agreed to actively carry out the Vietnam–Russia cooperation roadmap through 2030, further open markets for each other’s exports, and deepen collaboration in oil, gas, and energy.

Leaders of many countries have extended their greetings to the top Vietnamese leaders on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945 - 2025).

As the world’s fourth-largest motorbike market with some 50 million vehicles in circulation, Vietnam is under pressure to transition from petrol to electric in response to air pollution and climate change.

As Ho Chi Minh City welcomes 40,000 new students, the city struggles to recruit enough teachers for its growing education system.

Over 20 years ago, shining shoes helped Nguyen Van Phuc afford his education. Later, the work inspired him to start a business, generating income and the ability to help others.