The loan will be used to increase the plant’s capacity from 30,000 to 80,000 cubic metres per day, ensuring a reliable supply of clean water for residents, as well as for the growing number of commercial and industrial users.

State President Luong Cuong, accompanied by his spouse and a high-level delegation, met with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Egypt during his state visit.

The Ministry of Public Security (MoPS) has proposed fully autonomous motor vehicles should be restricted and require operational permits.

Vietnam will proactively negotiate and sign international agreements to facilitate and support businesses in promoting halal products and services, according to a draft decree on halal products compiled by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 4 laid out 15 groups of concrete tasks and solutions to realise the Politburo’s Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private economic development.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed a decision approving the task of drafting a revised national energy master plan for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

The Government Office on August 4 issued Notice No. 395/TB-VPCP on conclusions of Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son on nuclear power development, highlighting the requirement to complete site clearance for Ninh Thuan nuclear power project in Khanh Hoa in 2025.

While overseeing the restoration of a certified heritage home, Nguyen Huu Tam stumbled upon a cache of antique coins hidden in ceramic jars beneath the stone floor.

The first half of 2025 has revealed an impressive earnings landscape among listed enterprises, marked by the continued dominance of banks and the remarkable rise of select real estate players.

The country is showing very positive economic signs after achieving an estimated export turnover of 261.8 billion USD by the end of last month, marking growth of 14.6% over the same period last year and exceeding set targets.

A vibrant new “papaya” color could mark Apple’s most dramatic Pro design shift yet.

As of August 1, ministries and agencies had cut 115 administrative procedures, 118 business conditions, and simplified 691 others in line with the 2025–2026 reform agenda.

Vietnamese Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang met with his Egyptian counterpart, General Abdel Mageed Saqr, in Cairo on August 4, part of President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to Egypt.

Experts believe that if Vietnam seizes the opportunity and establishes a timely legal framework, blockchain technology could become a strategic pillar in the country's digital economic growth and national digital sovereignty.

Vietnam’s internet speed climbs into global top 20, driven by 5G expansions from VinaPhone and Viettel.

Two Da Nang beach patrol officers were honored after selflessly helping an Australian tourist recover a lost diamond ring, reinforcing the city’s image of kindness and hospitality.

Vietnam to host the regional tournament from August 6 to 19, featuring eight national teams.

Artificial intelligence (AI), chatbots, and virtual assistants flood into the tourism industry, offering business owners unprecedented opportunities to personalise guest experiences while reducing operating costs.

Vietnam is actively yet cautiously preparing for the construction of its first nuclear power plant in Ninh Thuan (now the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa).

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, digital transformation has emerged as an essential pathway for Vietnam’s tourism industry.

Nguyen Lam Thanh, TikTok Vietnam’s representative, warned of alarming online exposure rates among children. The newly launched DCCC network aims to act as a digital shield, promoting safe and meaningful content for young users.

On August 4, 2025, VNPT officially launched and began operating the VSTN land cable line – the first of its kind to connect Vietnam directly to Singapore entirely via terrestrial infrastructure.

Leading the growth were agricultural products, with exports valued at 21.49 billion USD, up 17%. This was followed by forestry products at 10.38 billion USD, up 8.6% and seafood at 6.06 billion USD, up 13.8%.

A small restaurant in Hanoi is honored by Michelin for its traditional fish soup.

An expert from the University of Economics and Business called the 20% rate “relatively appropriate”, given Vietnam’s considerable trade surplus with the US.