Green Tourism Criteria (VITA Green) is expected to become an internationally recognised sustainable tourism certification, bolstering Vietnam’s image as a green destination.

Vietnam should adopt a comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach to addressing violence against women and children, particularly in the context of natural disasters and crises.

Korean Trade Minister Kim Jung-kwan said the Han and Red Rivers, each with their own historic miracle, should now flow together toward shared prosperity in industry, energy, and technology.

Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will work with relevant agencies to expand programs supporting the “Day for Honouring Vietnamese Language in Vietnamese Communities Abroad” initiative.

The 25th Vietnam International Mathematics Competition – VIMC 2025 will take place from August 14-19 in the central coastal city of Da Nang, with the participation of 526 contestants from 31 countries and territories.

Vietnamese products, particularly home and outdoor décor, handicrafts, fashion, gifts, and lifestyle goods enjoy ample growth potential in the EU market thanks to its strong purchasing power, diverse demand, and high market openness.

Viet Hai village in Cat Hai speical zone, Hai Phong city will not only help preserve natural and cultural assets but also unlock opportunities for socio-economic growth, improve local livelihoods, and advance Hai Phong’s community tourism ambitions.

Vietnam and Australia are stepping up cooperation across trade, investment, and education, with new initiatives to connect localities and businesses from both sides.

Over the past year, the Party and State have paid special attention to preserving and promoting Vietnamese abroad through supportive policies, book donations, teacher training, and the application of technology in teaching.

Bank shares have seen prices soar recently, helping to push the VN-Index to historic peaks. Banks with strong business performance are benefiting from favorable policies.

After the merger, HCMC has over 3.4 million households, of which 21,961 were poor or near-poor. Currently, HCMC has no poor households according to national poverty standards.

An academic dialogue was held in Hanoi on August 14, discussing lessons learned in 25 years since the Gulf of Tonkin delimitation agreement was signed between Vietnam and China as well as the future of bilateral maritime cooperation.

"If land is considered an economic resource of the state, and the state is a player in the real estate market, land prices will only rise, and the economy cannot develop."

To date, Vietnam has unilaterally offered visa exemptions to citizens of 24 countries for tourism purposes.

The Vietnam Sport Show 2025, the Vietnam Cycle Expo 2025, and the 13th Zhejiang Export Fair simultaneously opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on August 14.

General Secretary To Lam held phone talks with CPP President Hun Sen on August 14 to discuss ways to strengthen ties between the two Parties and countries.

The 17th Vietnam–Thailand Bilateral Meeting on Drug Control Cooperation took place on August 14 in Hanoi.

in the first half of 2025, Vietnam’s customs sector handled 8,561 violations, with a total goods value exceeding 13.6 trillion VND (517.79 million USD). In border areas with China alone, 1,588 smuggling cases involving 59 billion VND were detected.

Ambassador Kees van Baar affirmed that the Netherlands will work with several international organisations to support Vietnam in sustainable water resource management, environmental impact assessment, knowledge and experience sharing.

With a 5 percent VAT rate, pepper and spice industry businesses pay VND55 billion to the state budget, while receiving tax refunds of up to VND2,135 billion.