The Party Central Committee has approved the investment plan for a 350km/h high-speed railway along the North-South axis, set to be presented for approval at the 8th Session of the 15th National Assembly.

On the third day of its meeting, the Party Central Committee introduced personnel for the 14th Politburo and Secretariat, as well as supplementing the Party Central Committee planning for the 2026-2031 term.

Many properties used as collateral for loans and foreclosed by commercial banks remain unsold, largely because many Vietnamese fear the bad luck of the previous owners may transfer to them.

More than 7,000 public employees now working at ministries, branches and localities are expected to be converted to civil servant status. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is considering using the labor-contract civil servant model.

The controversy surrounding the incomplete university education of Miss Universe Vietnam 2024 Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen has resurfaced online. This follows a trend where several Vietnamese beauty queens have faced scrutiny over their academic backgrounds.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on September 18 addressed the fourth Eurasian Women’s Forum held in St. Petersburg, Russia, via a pre-recorded speech.

United Nations Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis has emphasised that Vietnam’s participation at the Summit of the Future, the highlight of the high-level segment of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79), is crucial.

The assistance provided by the international community and overseas Vietnamese to the victims of Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam is invaluable, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang has stated.

Vietnam keeps close tabs on and is deeply concerned about the recent developments in the Middle East.

This marks a new milestone in cooperation between the two sides since they set up their relations in 1980.

He also asked Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar to create favourable conditions for Vietnamese investors to implement investment and business projects in the countries.

KD Trading, a logistic company run by two Vietnamese-Canadians, has become the sole partner to distribute ST25 rice (Mr. Cua's rice) in the Canadian market.

Foreign institutional investors are allowed to buy Vietnamese stocks without having enough money at the time of purchase from November 2 under Circular No.68/2024/TT-BTC recently issued by the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnam is dedicated to advancing shared goals for a resilient and water-secure Southeast Asia, said Nguyen Thi Thu Linh, Director General of Vietnam National Mekong Committee as she attended a regional dialogue on water security on September 18.

Vietnam continues to be among the countries with the highest overall cybersecurity index score in the fifth Global Cybersecurity Index.

Vietnam respects and supports the ICJ in fulfilling its tasks, including providing advisory opinions.

Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Dao Minh Tu has urged credit institutions to evaluate the impacts of typhoon Yagi and classify affected customers eligible for support programmes.

Ensuring transparency and security are top priorities in the formation of a data marketplace, experts have said.

Vietnam's national credit rating is making significant strides toward achieving the official 'Investment' ranking.

Typhoon Yagi has caused severe damage in many provinces and cities in the northern region, including major tourist centres such as Hanoi, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, and Sa Pa (Lao Cai).

A survey conducted by the real estate agency Savills Vietnam reveals that the country now has more than 400 eco-industrial zones, with the demand for this segment expected to grow in the future.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has agreed to a proposal from the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs, granting a 9-day break for the 2025 Lunar New Year, from January 25 to February 2.

Apple officially opened pre-orders for the iPhone 16 series in Vietnam at midnight on September 20, with shipments expected by September 27. Local authorized stores are providing additional incentives to customers.

In a recent press conference, Ho Chi Minh City officials announced the implementation of sidewalk leasing fees amounting to VND 2 billion and the replacement of thousands of green trees to address safety concerns.

In a historic first, Vietnam's General Secretary and President To Lam is set to attend high-level sessions at the United Nations General Assembly, marking a significant step in the country's international diplomacy.