Vietnam has brought its distinctive lacquerware and to he (toy figurines) to BRICS Bazaar 2026 in India, which brings together outstanding handicrafts from 18 BRICS member and partner countries.

Vietnam's tourism industry is racing ahead, with international arrivals hitting new highs, but the sector is facing a growing shortage of skilled workers, from hotel staff and chefs to foreign-language guides and senior managers.

Vietnam supports the humanitarian goals of international conventions banning cluster munitions and anti-personnel mines, as well as efforts to prevent their indiscriminate use, a Vietnamese official said at a conference in Vientiane on September 14.

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The Hanoi Autumn Festival 2026, themed “Hanoi Autumn – Journey of Emotions”, is expected to highlight the capital’s autumn charm through spaces showcasing its heritage, arts, cuisine and cultural experiences.

Vietnam’s Mid-Autumn Festival cake market is entering its peak season with competition intensifying, particularly in the affordable segment, while demand for premium products remains subdued.

Bringing together seven international bands and eight leading Vietnamese groups, the the Hanoi International Jazz Festival 2026, scheduled for September 17-19, will feature major concerts and diverse cultural activities.

The Vietnam Festival of Creativity & Design (VFCD) will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from September 21 to 27 with a renewed and expanded edition built around five tracks that connect creativity, research and community participation.

As Vietnam focuses more on promoting cultural soft power and drawing on the talents of its overseas community, Vietnamese artists abroad are becoming vital bridges that bring the nation’s cultural identity closer to audiences around the world.

As the 2026 autumn-winter tourism season gets under way, Quang Ninh is rolling out a series of distinctive cultural, sports and tourism activities aimed at connecting heritage values, extending visitors’ stays and increasing their spending.

Vietnam will prioritise investment and ensure the necessary conditions to provide universal preschool education for children aged 5–6.

A couple in Vietnam’s Quang Tri Province started growing mushrooms for their family 15 years ago. Their venture now spans nearly 8,700 square meters and generates more than $700,000 annually.

Vietnam’s competition regulator has flagged overseas recalls involving Audi, BMW, Porsche and Ford vehicles, but the alert does not mean all corresponding models sold in the country are affected.

Cemetery projects that are properly planned and subdivided into specific areas and plots, while meeting all requirements, could be considered for separate land-use certificates (red books) for individual plots.

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max remain widely available after preorders opened, an unusual pattern that could point to softer demand - or simply a much larger initial supply.

Two weeks before Vietnam’s Mid-Autumn Festival, Hanoi’s Hang Ma Street was already packed with visitors drawn by glowing lanterns, traditional toys and one of the capital’s most colorful seasonal scenes.

A collection of 18 Buddhist arhats carved directly into a cave wall nearly 800 years ago in Ninh Binh Province, northern Vietnam, has been recognized as a National Treasure.

Apple is releasing iOS 27 on Sept. 14, bringing a range of changes to the iPhone’s interface, performance and features, led by the arrival of Siri AI.

Vietnam’s national friendship network is seeking stronger ties with young people abroad as the country looks to build lasting international relationships beyond government-to-government diplomacy.

Days of heavy rain have caused a major embankment collapse near one of central Vietnam’s international border crossings, prompting the urgent relocation of cargo containers.

Vietnamese authorities have ordered heightened preparations across 13 provinces and cities as several days of heavy rain threaten flooding, landslides and dangerous conditions on roads.

Torrential rain is forecast to continue across northern and north-central Vietnam, with parts of Hanoi expecting more than 250mm by late Sept. 15 and authorities warning of floods and landslides.

Vietnam is expanding the use of advanced DNA technology to identify soldiers whose remains have gone unnamed for decades, with a national DNA center now holding more than 37,000 remains samples for analysis.

Vietnam opened their Asian Games women’s football campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Chinese Taipei on September 14, despite a late goal from Thanh Nha.

The royal aircraft carrying Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on the afternoon of Sept. 14.