Vietnam is targeting 45–50 million international tourist arrivals by 2030, but experts say reaching the ambitious goal will depend on stronger infrastructure, policies, tourism products and growth quality.

Vietnam’s agricultural exports have maintained year-on-year growth since early 2026 despite global conflicts, supply chain disruptions and trade barriers. Businesses have responded by diversifying products and markets.

Apple is putting AI at the heart of iOS 27, but older iPhones may receive an equally valuable upgrade: noticeably faster, smoother and cooler everyday performance.

What began as a modest attempt to earn extra income has turned into a popular attraction in An Giang, where visitors can explore a 3,000-square-meter wild grape garden for free.

The northern province of Bac Ninh will break ground on or inaugurate eight industrial, urban development, housing and cultural projects in September to mark its upgrade into a centrally run city.

The Military Command of central Da Nang city on September 15 began excavating and recovering the remains from a mass grave in Go Cao hamlet, Thu Bon commune, where 17 war martyrs are believed to have been buried.

Vietnam needs to restructure its logistics network, strengthen multimodal connectivity and digitalize supply chains to cut logistics costs to below 12% of GDP by 2030, industry insiders said.

Demand for Apple's new iPhones surged as preorders opened in Vietnam, with one major retailer reporting 160,000 deposits for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in just 20 minutes.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism launched the “Ban Sac” 2026 program on Sept. 15 to raise public awareness of two key resolutions through digital platforms.

A seminar on Vietnam-Austria investment connectivity was held in Vienna, Austria, bringing together representatives from regulatory agencies, financial institutions, banks, businesses and investors from both countries.

The Ministry of Education and Training on September 15 afternoon held a hybrid send-off ceremony for the Vietnamese delegation participating in the 48th WorldSkills Competition in China, which is the largest edition ever held.

The first-ever Great National Unity Festival among overseas Vietnamese communities will be held in Prague, the Czech Republic, later this year, according to a guidance by the Standing Board of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee.

Border forces from Vietnam’s Quang Tri Province and Laos’ Khammouane Province held a joint exercise on Sept. 15 targeting armed drug trafficking across the shared border.

General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse hosted a banquet on Sept. 15 for Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida. The Thai royals are on a state visit to Vietnam from Sept. 14-16.

Vietnam and Thailand have ample room to complement each other and grow together, given the strengths of their economies, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said.

Vietnam’s U23 team drew 1-1 with Kuwait’s under-23 team in their opening Group C match of the men’s football tournament at the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD 2026) in Nagoya, Japan, on September 15.

National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man met with King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana of Thailand, along with the Thai Royal delegation, in Hanoi on September 15.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung received Jon M. Huntsman, Vice Chairman and President of Strategic Growth at US-based Mastercard, at the ministry’s headquarters in Hanoi on September 15, during the latter's visit to Vietnam.

The Government’s Decree 243/2026/ND-CP, dated June 26, 2026, spells out new rules under the Law on Electricity for developing renewable and new energy.

Vietnamese film Quan Ky Nam (Ky Nam Inn) has won several awards at the 25th Imagine India International Film Festival (IIIFF) in Madrid, including Best Director.

Apple may be late to foldable phones, but its first iPhone Duo tackles several problems Android rivals have wrestled with for years, from screen creases and dust protection to stylus support.

Vietnam will become the third stop for the Sea x OpenAI Regional Codex Hackathon Series, bringing developers together to build practical AI solutions with Codex and GPT-6 Astra.

Hanoi's goods imports rose 41% from a year earlier to an estimated 42.66 billion USD in the first eight months of 2026, the city's Statistics Office said.

Ho Chi Minh City has considerable potential to become a destination for foreign patients, thanks to its experienced medical professionals, advanced treatment techniques, competitive costs and increasingly developed hospital system.

In recent years, the Party and State have placed particular emphasis on digital transformation among ethnic minority communities.