Visa-free travel fuels Vietnam’s tourism and resort real estate rebound

Expanded visa policies are attracting international visitors and stimulating recovery in luxury property markets.

Vietnam’s pepper exporters face delays over new health certificate rules

New regulations on health certificates are causing serious delays for Vietnam’s pepper exports, risking revenue and customer trust.

Vietnam rises to No. 2 in global rice exports, PM calls for rapid expansion

Vietnam has surpassed Thailand in rice exports. The Prime Minister urges immediate action to strengthen its competitive edge.

Apple shifts full iPhone 17 production to India for first time ever

Apple will manufacture all iPhone 17 models in India before launch, marking a historic supply chain shift.

Thailand embraces crypto for tourists, Vietnam eyes billion-dollar digital shift

Thailand lets travelers spend crypto nationwide. Vietnam is next in line with a legal pilot for digital asset exchanges.

Banned drug linked to death still sold online in Vietnam

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

TikTok rolls out new global rules on content safety and control

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

Artist sets national record with portraits carved in glass using a hammer

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

Vietnam targets 1 billion USD in golf tourism revenue

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.

Two Chinese suspects caught fleeing after $25,000 Da Nang burglary

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.

Da Nang begins $3.3B mega-project with Vietnam’s second-tallest tower

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

Gia Lai attracts global investors with major infrastructure upgrades

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

U23 Australia edge Myanmar to win 2025 AFF Women’s Championship

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 rare dugong washes up dead on Con Dao Island

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.

President's spouse, Bhutanese Queen tour Tran Quoc Pagoda

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 holds talks with King of Bhutan

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

Work starts on strategic dual-use airport in Capital Region

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 opens in bid to build int’l financial hub

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.

Groundbreaking held for expressways connecting Long Thanh Airport and seaports

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.

HCM City exhibition highlights nation’s 80-year development journey

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.

Work starts on Vietjet’s 64.6-million-USD aircraft maintenance centre

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).

Crowds visit Hue monuments on free-entry day marking 80th National Day

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).

Vietnam Navy pledges close cooperation for regional maritime security

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.

Vietnamese State President hosts banquet in honour of visiting Bhutanese King

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.

Vietnam beat Thailand 3-1 to take bronze at ASEAN Women’s Championship

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.