Vietnam, Russia seek stronger cooperation in policy research, training

Politburo member and head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Policy and Strategy Nguyen Thanh Nghi held talks with RANEPA Director Alexey Komissarov in Moscow on September 8.

HCM City-based hospital performs first living-donor liver transplant surgery

Thong Nhat Hospital, a major public hospital in HCM City, said on September 8 that it successfully performed its first ever living-donor liver transplantation with support from Military Central Hospital 108 in Hanoi.

NA President concludes official visit to Republic of Korea

National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation left Seoul on September 9, concluding their official visit to the Republic of Korea.

Vietnam calls for stronger effectiveness of UN Human Rights Council

Vietnam has called for greater effectiveness of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in protecting and promoting human rights amid growing global challenges, including conflicts, humanitarian crises, climate change and emerging technologies.

Vietnam promotes finance for green agriculture

As Vietnam works towards net-zero emissions by 2050, the agricultural sector must accelerate the adoption of high-tech production to cut emissions.

Tourism seeks new growth momentum under Resolution 26

Vietnam’s tourism sector needs to shift from pursuing visitor numbers to maximising value, while developing a high-quality, smart, green, creative and culturally distinctive tourism ecosystem to create new growth momentum, experts have said.

Vietnam enters global top 10 for mobile and fixed broadband speeds

Vietnam has reached a new milestone in digital infrastructure, entering the world’s top 10 countries for Internet speeds in both mobile and fixed broadband for the first time.

Vietnam’s growing cinema market draws international stars

Behind promotional tours by international film stars is the growing appeal of Vietnam’s nearly 100-million-strong film market, which sold more than 70 million cinema tickets in 2025.

Top leader meets with Chairwoman of Russia’s Federation Council

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam held a meeting with Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia Valentina Matvienko in Moscow on September 8 (local time).

Vietnam treasures traditional friendship, strategic partnership with Russia

Vietnam considers its traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia a top foreign policy priority, Party General Secretary and President To Lam said.

HCMC reviews civil servant payouts after audit identifies errors

HCMC has ordered agencies and local authorities to review benefits granted to public-sector employees during administrative restructuring after the State Audit identified multiple cases that failed to comply with regulations.

Nha Trang creates primary school with more than 10,500 students

Nha Trang is now home to a primary “mega-school” with more than 10,500 students after a sweeping consolidation aimed at streamlining management and sharing resources.

HCMC proposes two new ring roads spanning nearly 700km

HCMC has proposed two new ring roads extending across several provinces, a major infrastructure initiative intended to create additional layers of connectivity beyond Ring Road 4.

Vietnam vs Thailand rematch: Waiting for a new attacking spark

With Thailand expected to return stronger, Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik may need to look beyond his established strike partnership for the attacking edge that could decide their next encounter.

Vietnam’s 10% growth target: unlocking new development engines

More than eight decades since the National Day on September 2, 1945, Vietnam stands before a major development ambition: moving faster to narrow the gap with advanced nations.

Vietnam names two centers to test child car safety devices

The Vietnam Register has temporarily designated two organizations to test child safety devices used in cars under national technical regulation QCVN 123:2024/BGTVT.

How drug scandals and delusional egos are affecting famous artists

Meritorious Artist Kiru Thanh, Long Nhat, Tang Nhat Tue and others have tarnished the sacred title of “artist” by abandoning self-respect and pursuing destructive pleasures.

Directive 30 strengthens Vietnam’s shield against cybercrime

The greatest significance of Directive 30 lies not merely in combating fraud, but in safeguarding a secure transactional environment so citizens, businesses, and investors can maintain trust in the digital realm.

Parents scramble for textbooks as supplies run short in HCMC

With the new school year already underway, parents in HCM City are taking time off work and enduring long lines in the heat to find missing textbooks for their children.

Digital transformation brings economic gains closer to businesses

Digital transformation at the grassroots level is gradually shifting from a focus on improving administrative efficiency to directly serving economic development needs.

Expert details 2045 benchmarks for Vietnam’s maritime strategy

Regarding the strategies to implement civilian-military dual-use design from the initial planning phase, he said the third strategy is modernizing domestic supply chains and promoting technology transfer.

Vietnam officially retires 2G, auctions 900MHz spectrum for 4G, 5G

Vietnam is officially bringing the 2G era to an end, with valuable 900MHz spectrum being auctioned to mobile operators for expanding 4G and 5G coverage.

Where to watch the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max launch live

Apple will hold its “Surprise and shine” event at midnight Sept. 10 Vietnam time, with the iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max and its first foldable iPhone expected to take center stage.

NA President meets RoK-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group chief

President of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man met with Chairman of the Korea-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group Moon Jin Seok in Seoul on September 8 morning (local time).

Top leader highlights promising Vietnam–Russia maritime cooperation

Party General Secretary and President To Lam highlighted maritime cooperation as a promising area for Vietnam and Russia during a meeting with Russian Presidential Aide and Maritime Board Chairman Nikolai Patrushev in Moscow on September 8.