Monk in Thanh Hoa crafts herbal products to fund charity

Dedicated to charity and raising orphaned children, Monk Thich Dam Ngoan, abbess of Hoi Long Pagoda in Thanh Hoa, develops herbal products to generate funds for humanitarian activities.

Vietnam’s 10-year UAV quest leads to historic export deal

Once doubted, Vietnam’s drone tech now earns global respect after a hard-fought R&D revival.

Vietnam plans $1.65 billion rooftop solar subsidy for 14 million households

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed a subsidy of $1.65 billion to support 14 million households in installing rooftop solar systems.

Vietnam to collect tolls on 18 expressways from January 2026

Vietnam will begin toll collection on 18 expressways built with public funds in January 2026.

Vietnamese minority girls make debut at Homeless World Cup in Norway

Vietnam’s grassroots football program empowers girls to compete internationally in Oslo.

Hanoi police urge public transport use for 2/9 parade rehearsal

Hanoi police advised people to use public transit ahead of the 2/9 parade rehearsal.

Supporting industries key to boosting self-reliance

Supporting industries serve as the backbone of major manufacturing sectors by supplying components, parts and technical processes. With strong policy backing from the Government and MoIT in recent years, the sector has recorded encouraging progress.

Vietnam to host trade defence forum to strengthen private sector resilience

Discussions will zero in on risks facing Vietnamese exports, including heightened scrutiny over circumvention and origin fraud in major markets; as well as opportunities and challenges awaiting domestic firms in 2025.

Bhutan King and Queen visit Vietnam’s T&T Group to explore cooperation

On August 20, as part of their official state visit to Vietnam, Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema, along with a high-ranking Bhutanese delegation, visited T&T Group in Hanoi.

Australia boosts ODA for Vietnam to nearly USD 63 million

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong this afternoon during her official visit to Vietnam, where she co-chaired the 7th Vietnam - Australia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

Penny Wong visits Vietnam’s national museum, meets local alumni

At the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is currently visiting Vietnam to co-chair the 7th Vietnam - Australia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

Vietnam women’s volleyball team delayed en route to world event

Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team faced a 12-hour travel delay before arriving in Phuket for the 2025 World Championship.

Cargo theft ring busted at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport

Hanoi Police dismantled a theft ring at Noi Bai Airport, arresting three suspects and recovering 138 stolen mini PCs in just 10 days.

Vietnam forms new Artillery - Missile Command

Vietnam has officially established the Artillery - Missile Command to strengthen its modern defense capabilities.

Vietnam’s $5 billion petrochemical complex restarts after year-long shutdown

After nearly a year of suspension, the Long Son Petrochemical Complex (LSP) – Vietnam’s first integrated petrochemical facility – has officially resumed operations.

Hanoi offers free water and snacks for parade spectators on National Day

Authorities will provide complimentary food and transportation for those watching the 2/9 military parade.

Giant cashew sticky rice earns Vietnam record in Dong Nai

A giant cashew fried sticky rice cake just set a Vietnamese record at the Dong Nai Culinary Festival.

VietJet chairwoman’s net worth skyrockets to $3.7 billion

Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao becomes Vietnam’s second-richest billionaire with a USD 3.7B fortune.

Voice of Vietnam brings history to life with VR and AI

The National Broadcasting Center (58 Quan Su, Hanoi) under the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) has unveiled a new virtual reality project titled Return to the sacred moment.

Mother and child swept away by floods while crossing stream in Thanh Hoa

The mother’s body was recovered, but search efforts continue for her daughter who remains missing after flash flooding.

Vietnamese, Uruguayan foreign ministries hold 5th political consultation

The two sides agreed to boost bilateral connections by stepping up high-level mutual visits, effectively implementing the existing cooperation mechanisms, and perfecting legal frameworks for cooperation in various fields.

Vietnam fisheries int’l exhibition 2025 opens in HCM City

The Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition 2025 (Vietfish 2025) kicked off on August 20 in Ho Chi Minh City, reeling in the entire seafood supply chain, from processing and aquaculture technology to fishing and trade.

Efforts made to promote digital branding with national domain “.vn”

The Vietnam Internet Network Information Centre has organised various activities in August to promote the national domain name “.vn” among individuals and organisations, with a particular focus on young people.

VN, France’s Dassault Systèmes join hands to boost semiconductor talent

France's Dassault Systèmes pledged to help strengthen Vietnam’s innovation-led ecosystem and build a strong digital workforce by applying global expertise, industry best practices, and advanced digital twin solutions.

Vietnam’s fruit, vegetable exports regain growth momentum

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports are making a clear recovery after negative growth in early 2025, thanks to the strong comeback of durian as well as efforts to improve quality, tighten supply chains, and diversify markets.