The business community has plays a central role in advancing the sustainable development agenda in Vietnam, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc said at the 12th Vietnam Corporate Sustainability Forum (VCSF) in Hanoi on August 22.

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan have just wrapped up the state visit to Vietnam from August 18 to 22.

The Politburo decided to reprimand the Ministry of Health’s Party Affairs Committee for the 2025-2026 term (by February 2025), and expel several officials from Thanh Hoa, HCMC and former Kien Giang from the Party for their serious violations.

Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and her Lao counterpart Pany Yathotou attended a ceremony in Vientiane on August 22 to recognise the “Truong Son Trail – Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos” as a national historical relic of the country.

The press centre for the exhibition on 80 years of national achievements was inaugurated in Hanoi on August 22, a tribute to the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Vietnam Bader Almatrooshi praised the southern province of Tay Ninh for its scenic landscapes and promising investment climate during a working session on August 22 with its authorities.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 22 stressed the need to ensure equal access to education and training while chairing a national conference reviewing the 2024–2025 academic year and outlining tasks for 2025–2026.

The two Deputy PMs agreed to push ahead with fruitfully implementing the signed documents and agreements, as well as the directions from the countries’ leaders, helping to further intensify the Vietnam – Russia comprehensive strategic partnership.

Vietnam aims to see at least 30 State-owned enterprises (SOEs) with net revenue exceeding 1 billion USD each by 2030, according to a finance ministry strategy on developing the State economic sector.

Vietnam will host a series of major events to celebrate the 80th anniversary of August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), with strong international presence, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung on August 21 paid a courtesy call on President of the Thai Senate Mongkol Surasajja, who acknowledged progress in bilateral cooperation across all fields.

With rising global demand, improving product quality, and coordinated industry efforts, Vietnam’s spice sector is poised to seize new opportunities.

The Hanoi People’s Court will open a first-instance trial on September 8 for former Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly Office Pham Thai Ha and 28 others charged in a sweeping corruption case linked to the Thuan An Group.

Vietnam is set to put the brakes on traffic offences by introducing community service as a supplementary penalty, aiming to ease mounting road safety concerns.

A once-secret Vietnamese military cipher bunker that safeguarded confidential documents of the General Staff during the resistance war against the US has been opened to the public to mark the August Revolution and National Day.

The Hanoi People’s Committee has issued an official dispatch, asking its departments and agencies to review and develop incentives to attract strategic investors.

Vietnam is crunching the numbers - literally - as it gears up for its most ambitious economic census yet, set to begin in January 2026.

Make the most of 24 hours in Ha Long with must-see spots and seafood favorites from locals.

During the 100th anniversary of Vietnamese Revolutionary Journalism Day, June 21, Nguyen Phi Dung was likely one of the most featured figures in the media.

Vietnamese rice prices continue to rise, surpassing Thailand, India, and Pakistan, while exports climb to the world’s number two position.