Vietnam welcomed Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida with a 21-gun salute in Hanoi on Sept. 15, marking the first state visit to Vietnam by a reigning Thai King and Queen.

Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team endured an unexpectedly difficult arrival in Japan for the 2026 Asian Games, including a hotel mix-up that left the players walking with their luggage.

Hanoi’s historic center is home to some enduring favorites for bun rieu and bun oc, serving bowls rich with crab, snails, tomatoes and the distinctive tang of fermented rice vinegar.

Apple is bringing iOS 27 to iPhones dating back to 2019, but owners of older models will miss the operating system’s headline AI features.

Vietnamese agricultural company HAGL Agrico remains heavily indebted after more than eight years of restructuring, with its auditor flagging material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern.

Police in central Vietnam arrested a group of foreign suspects just an hour after two of them allegedly staged a distraction to steal gold worth VND208 million ($7,900) from a jewelry shop.

A video of a wedding in flood-hit Quang Tri Province, where guests rolled up their trousers and waded through the water to enjoy the wedding feast, has drawn widespread attention on social media in recent days.

From November 1, 2026, the provision of borrowers’ credit information for voluntary organisations, foreign credit information organisations and other organisations must be based on the borrowers’ explicit and specific consent.

Culture is increasingly viewed not only as a value to be preserved but also as a resource to be harnessed for development.

Municipal and project bonds issued through Vietnam’s international financial centre in Ho Chi Minh City could provide a new source of medium- and long-term funding for infrastructure, easing reliance on the state budget and bank credit.

Volleyball star Le Thanh Thuy and centre-back of Vietnam's U23 football team Dinh Quang Kiet have been named Vietnam’s flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD) in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

The conclusion of negotiations on the Vietnam-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Free Trade Agreement after 14 years of talks has opened new opportunities for Vietnam’s seafood export sector to access some of Europe’s most developed markets.

Joli, a premium apple variety developed by New Zealand-based T&G, has been launched in the Vietnamese market, marking the first time it has been introduced to consumers anywhere in the world.

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.

“

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.