A mural celebrating the enduring friendship between Vietnam and Cuba was inaugurated at the Cuban Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City on September 6.

Con Dao island now has access to electricity from the national grid, bettering the lives of locals in Ho Chi Minh City’s special zone.

Some 11 million gaming account credentials were leaked worldwide in 2024, according to Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence.

The World Bank has allocated 2.5 billion USD, while the Asian Development Bank has set aside 10 billion USD to support green projects in ASEAN, said Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Sapa, a renowned travel destination nestled in Lao Cai province of Vietnam, has secured sixth position in an Asia-wide ranking of rural locations curated by the digital travel platform Agoda, further solidifying its allure for global travellers.

PM Pham Minh Chinh on September 7 attended a ceremony marking the 80th founding anniversary of the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) (September 7, 1945 – 2025), during which the Government leader conferred the Ho Chi Minh Order (third time) on the broadcaster.

The US–Vietnam Friendship Festival opened in Ho Chi Minh City on September 6, introducing the diverse cultures of the two nations and highlighting the spirit of reconciliation, cooperation, and future-oriented partnership between the two peoples.

Party General Secretary To Lam has requested the Vietnam Television (VTV) to work for the development of a value system of patriotism, compassion, integrity, solidarity, and creativity – serving as a foundation for sustainable development.

Nearly 14 million foreign tourists visited Vietnam in the first eight months of 2025, up by 21.7% year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

The government’s new draft decree will measure public servant performance using monthly KPI scores tied to incentives and annual rankings.

The grand finale of the Honouring the Vietnamese Language 2025 contest was held on September 6 at the Sapa Trade Centre, a hub of the Vietnamese community in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 7 held a working session with the Policy Advisory Council to discuss macroeconomic stability, stimulating consumer demand, and the operation of the two-tier local government system.

The Con Dao National Park in HCM City has received five Nicobar pigeons (Caloenas nicobarica), a rare and endangered bird species, from the Con Dao Special Zone Economic Division after they were found injured and disoriented by local residents.

After two rounds, Vietnam is the only Southeast Asian team with two wins, while others struggle to stay in the race.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh calls for urgent actions to stabilize the gold market and protect macroeconomic stability.

Vietnam’s motorcycle supply stays strong with over 310,000 units produced in August alone, fueling a robust pre-school-year market.

Bac Ninh outperforms Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in foreign investment, drawing nearly USD 1.5 billion in just eight months.

An Giang launches major infrastructure projects to transform Phu Quoc ahead of the global summit.

After nearly 50 years working outside school gates, an elderly engraver in Ho Chi Minh City was surprised by the touching reason a schoolgirl repeatedly asked him to carve her name - 80 times.

Thanks to a new soil-washing method, pollution at the lead-recycling village of Dong Mai in Chi Dao Commune, Van Lam District, Hung Yen Province is gradually improving - offering hope for the restoration of other “dead lands.”

Trying West Lake shrimp cakes in two settings, a tourist explains why the sidewalk version stole his heart.

Vietnam sets its sights on becoming a high-income nation by 2045, but must overcome aging, low productivity, and global headwinds.

At a historic gathering, General Secretary To Lam called on Parliament to “go one step ahead” in shaping the nation’s future.

Linh Phuoc Pagoda in Da Lat (Lam Dong Province) is considered one of a kind for its striking architecture and for housing multiple structures that have set Vietnamese and even world records.

Vietnamese volleyball star Tran Thi Thanh Thuy has officially joined her new team, Gunma Green Wings, as the Japanese league gears up for its 2025-2026 season.