Northern Vietnam continued to be the country’s leading destination for manufacturing foreign direct investment (FDI), attracting 8.63 billion USD in newly registered capital from 274 projects in the first half of 2026, according to Savills Vietnam.

The Working Group III – Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) convened its 10th intersessional meeting in the northern province of Ninh Binh on September 7.

Vietnam has ample potential to expand agricultural and food exports, but achieving sustainable growth will require a shift from supply-driven exports to meeting market demand, with greater focus on product value, quality and branding, experts say.

President of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man met with Chairman of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) Kim Min Seok in Seoul on September 7, part of his official visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK).

VNREDSat-1, a key achievement of Vietnam-France scientific cooperation, is more than Vietnam’s first Earth observation satellite.

The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission suggested imposing disciplinary action against Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan during its 12th session in Hanoi on September 7 under the chair of its head Tran Sy Thanh.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung visited a SK Telecom-operated artificial intelligence (AI) data centre in Seoul on September 7, within the framework of National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man's official visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK).

The first Vietnamese Cultural Festival in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, drew large crowds of Japanese residents and Vietnamese expatriates. The event showcased Vietnamese culture while strengthening people-to-people ties between the two countries.

National Taiwan University lecturer Nguyen Thi Lien Huong has been named one of eight Vietnamese Language Ambassadors Abroad 2026, marking the September 8 day honouring the Vietnamese language among overseas communities.

Vietnam welcomed nearly 16 million international visitors in the first eight months of 2026, maintaining strong growth across traditional Asian markets and long-haul destinations, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

Vietnam’s economy showed strong signs of acceleration in the third quarter, creating greater room for expansion in the final months of the year.

Six groups of products and services have been proposed for the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC), Deputy Finance Minister Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc said at an Executive Council meeting in Hanoi on September 7.

Rising business registrations alongside a sharp increase in firms completing dissolution procedures in the first eight months of 2026 showed that the corporate sector continues to face restructuring pressure.

Hanoi is studying a four-level underground complex around the Opera House, combined with pedestrian tunnels to improve connections with Trang Tien street and nearby cultural and art spaces.

New US tariffs are testing Vietnamese exporters’ adaptability, pushing businesses beyond price and market adjustments. Long-term competitiveness will increasingly depend on investment in technology, product quality, branding and compliance.

Vietnam is accelerating its digital government and economy push, with faster processing, simpler procedures and wider data sharing. The goal is to build a modern governance model centred on citizens and businesses.

Hanoi People’s Committee Chairman Vu Dai Thang met Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on September 7 during National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s official visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK).

The number of Russian visitors to Vietnam is forecast to reach a historic record of 1.5 million this year, a senior official has said.

Party General Secretary and President To Lam, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation met Vietnamese Embassy staff and members of the Vietnamese community in Moscow on September 7.

Party General Secretary and President To Lam met representatives of the Russian War Veterans Association and the Russia–Vietnam Friendship Association in Moscow on September 7. The meeting took place during his state visit to Russia.

Vietnam attaches great importance to its relations with the Republic of Korea (RoK) and seeks deeper, more effective and sustainable ties under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

The Last Secret of the First Emperor, the most expensive Vietnamese film ever made with a $3.8 million production budget, is now at risk of becoming the country’s biggest box-office loss.

Before winning an Irish Government scholarship, Le Van Hung had faced such intense academic pressure that he considered dropping out of university - and later endured years of scholarship rejection letters.

Trumpets lead the wedding procession as a Red Dao bride, her face hidden beneath a red veil, crosses a basin after a ritual to ward off evil before joining her groom in 12 bows to their ancestors.

Apple could give the iPhone 18 Pro Max two significant display upgrades, combining more efficient LTPO+ technology with a Dynamic Island rumored to be around 35% smaller.