Vice Admiral Tran Thanh Nghiem, Commander of the Vietnam People’s Navy, has stressed Vietnam’s strong commitment to regional cooperation when he attended the 19th ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting (ANCM-19) that opened on August 19 in Penang, Malaysia.

President Luong Cuong and his spouse hosted a solemn banquet in Hanoi on August 19 evening in honour of Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck and the high-ranking delegation of Bhutan.

The result capped a strong campaign for coach Mai Duc Chung’s squad, who once again proved their dominance over their regional rivals and closed the tournament with a well-deserved bronze medal on home turf.

PM Chinh warmly welcomed the first-ever visit to Vietnam by a Bhutanese head of state, describing it as a historic milestone in the bilateral relations.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on August 19 for Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck who is paying a state visit to Vietnam.

Amid complex global developments and emerging security challenges, Vietnam and the RoK must continue to consolidate political trust and deepen cooperation across diplomacy, security-defence, economy, science-technology, labour, health, and education.

Combating transnational crime has become a “bright spot” in cooperation between the public security ministries of Vietnam and China.

Vietnam leads the field with 115 participants, underlining its strength as one of Asia’s Taekwondo powerhouses.

Entries to the 2025 craft village product contest must be handicraft products in bamboo, rattan, lacquerware, mother-of-pearl inlay, woodwork, ceramics and glass, weaving and embroidery, stone and metal carving, and floral art.

Apple may delay the launch of its base-model iPhone 18 until spring 2027, marking a major shift in its longstanding release cycle, according to ETNews.

Ancestral water offering rites of the M’Nong promote ecological respect and community unity.

In Ninh Binh, international visitors swap sightseeing for farm life, riding buffaloes, planting rice, and catching fish in mud-filled fields.

On August 19, Vietnam simultaneously launched or inaugurated 250 projects worth $51 billion, marking 80 years of independence and confidence in the country’s own development strength.

Khanh Hoa province’s policy requiring all students to wear a standard uniform has been applauded by parents, who have called for nationwide application.

When implementing the 2024 Land Law, several provinces and cities have reported difficulties in land pricing, resettlement, land acquisition, and compensation for site clearance.

General Secretary To Lam said the upcoming Party Central Committee will increase members in key areas, with young cadres under 47 expected to make up more than 10%.

The director of the Central Military Hospital 108 pointed out that the larger and more specialized hospitals are, the slower they progress in digital transformation.

Agriculture emissions of CO2 could be a new resource to tap into if farming shifts toward low-emission practices, experts say. There’s even potential to export carbon credits due to high global demand.

On August 19, Vietnam Railways unveiled “The Hanoi Train,” a double-decker cultural experience where each carriage is themed after a historic city gate.

Vietnam’s leaders awarded state honors to major corporations and individuals for their exceptional contributions, alongside inaugurating and launching 250 projects nationwide.