The Hanoi People’s Court sentenced former Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Ba Hoan to 12 years in prison on August 24 after a week-long trial.

Vietnam Airlines has officially launched a direct route between Ho Chi Minh City and Colombo, Sri Lanka, becoming the first Vietnamese carrier to operate direct flights to the South Asian island nation.

Vietnam is entering a new phase of AI development, shifting from technology adoption to building its own capabilities.

The Politburo’s new resolution on overseas Vietnamese affairs carries significant political, diplomatic and national development implications for Vietnam, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said.

Ho Chi Minh City’s vibrant street food is gaining global recognition while emerging as a distinctive tourism product, generating revenue and giving fresh momentum to the city’s night-time economy.

The Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi opened an exhibition titled “Memories of unforgettable years” on August 25, drawing strong interest from the public and art lovers.

The opening session of the World Peoples Assembly Days in Vietnam took place in Hanoi on August 25, marking the first time the event has been held in Vietnam.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Secretary-General Mattias Grafström will attend the ASEAN Cup 2026 final between Vietnam and Thailand at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on August 26, according to the VFF.

A draft decree proposing amendments to Decree No. 147/2024/ND-CP on the management, provision and use of internet services and online information has introduced a range of policies aimed at supporting Vietnam’s game industry.

As artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology make online content increasingly sophisticated and difficult to verify, Vietnam is stepping up efforts to build a “digital shield.”

Patients in Vietnam may soon avoid having the same tests and scans repeated when moving between hospitals, under a Health Ministry proposal covering more than 440 laboratory and radiology services.

Hanoi Transportation Corporation plans to operate nearly 45,800 bus trips during the five-day National Day holiday while keeping reserve vehicles on standby to meet passenger demand expected to surge at bus stations and crowded transit hubs.

Compliance with standards, transparent origin, stronger supply chains and expanded two-way trade are becoming key to more balanced, stable and sustainable Vietnam-US trade in the long term.

Credit is flowing increasingly to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as policymakers seek to support production, trade and economic growth.

Outstanding loans for real estate business activities rose to more than 2.5 quadrillion VND (nearly 95 billion USD) as of June 30.

Hanoi will waive entrance fees to tourist attractions, historical sites and cultural facilities that normally charge admission on September 2, the National Day, under a decision by the municipal People's Committee.

Amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution, digital technologies and a skilled digital workforce are becoming key drivers of productivity and business competitiveness.

Major Singaporean media outlets on August 24-25 extensively covered the official visit by Politburo member and Standing member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Secretariat Tran Cam Tu.

The Ministry of Construction has submitted a document to the Ministry of Finance to include four major railway development projects in the national list of projects calling for foreign direct investment (FDI) during the 2026–2030 period.

The Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on August 25.

Vietnam is stepping up coordination with the Philippines to address bilateral rice trade issues, particularly an ongoing safeguard investigation into imports.

Vietnam’s digital economy is emerging as an important growth driver, accounting for 14.02% of GDP in 2025, equivalent to 72.1 billion USD.

Vietnamese athletes gave a billiant performance, winning six gold medals at the 2026 Southeast Asian Open Water Swimming Championship on the last day of competition on August 23 in the Philippines.

The team of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) defeated the squad of Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Public Security in the final in Hanoi on August 25 to win the ASEAN Armies’ Open Volleyball Tournament 2026.

Hang Nga Villa, better known as the “Crazy House,” in Xuan Huong - Da Lat Ward, Lam Dong Province, once made headlines around the world for its extraordinary architecture. Decades later, it remains a magnet for visitors and overnight guests.