On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of India’s Independence Day (August 15), VietnamTimes Magazine is honoured to present an article by H.E. Tshering W. Sherpa, Ambassador of India to Vietnam, highlighting India’s development achievements and the steadfast commitment of both India and Vietnam to advancing their Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

A meeting was held in Tuyen Quang on August 13 to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic relations (August 6, 1976 - August 6, 2026). At the event, Senior Lieutenant General and Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Thanh, President of the Central Committee of the Vietnam-Thailand Friendship Association, proposed linking people-to-people friendship activities with the “Three Connections” strategy covering supply chains, businesses and localities, and sustainable development. He also suggested areas of cooperation with Thailand that align with the province’s strengths.

On the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of Cuban leader Fidel Castro (August 13, 1926–August 13, 2026), memories of his historic visit to the liberated area of Quang Tri in 1973 are being recalled. More than half a century later, the special bond forged at that time remains alive in the memories of local people and through monuments that bear witness to Vietnam-Cuba friendship.

Many New Zealand’s media agencies and observers have highlighted that Vietnam-New Zealand relations are entering a new opportunity of stronger growth, on the basis of growing political trust.

On August 12, in Hanoi, the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with ministries, sectors, localities and Vietnamese representative missions abroad, held a ceremony to review the 2026 Vietnamese Language Honoring Day for the Vietnamese community abroad.

On the evening of August 12 (local time), in Auckland, New Zealand, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President To Lam and a high-level Vietnamese delegation met with officials and staff of the Embassy of Vietnam, representatives of the Vietnamese community in New Zealand, and Vietnamese communities in South Pacific island countries.

The State Visit to New Zealand by General Secretary and President To Lam is expected to provide fresh momentum for Vietnam and New Zealand to expand cooperation in education and training, joint research and innovation, while creating more opportunities for the Vietnamese community to play a deeper role in connecting and promoting bilateral relations.

The third Vietnamese Community Badminton Tournament in Japan 2026 (held at Izumi Tachikawa Gymnasium in Tokyo) attracted nearly 300 athletes.

ASEAN needs to build trust through reliable systems that can track renewable energy features, prevent double counting, and verify environmental claims.

The Association of South-East Asian Nations marked its 59th anniversary on Aug 8; the grouping finds itself at a pivotal time as it navigates new geopolitical realities reshaping the region.

India had earlier signed a $375-million agreement with the Philippines in January 2022 to supply three BrahMos missile batteries.

India’s Foreign Minister reaffirmed New Delhi’s commitment to further deepening the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in line with the Act East Policy.

What makes sunrise’s appeal on Thoi Loi mountain is not only the scenery, but also the feeling of standing where mountains, sea, and sky converge.

With just a few hours, visitors can experience two different sides of the Ancient capital: the tranquility in Thien Mu Pagoda and the sense of freedom when doing SUP on the Huong river.

The People’s Committee of Y Ty commune in Lao Cai province has officially issued a plan to organise the 2026 Y Ty Autumn Festival under the theme “Y Ty - The Attraction of the Great Forest.”

Favorable visa policies, improved air connectivity, competitive travel costs, and distinctive cultural experiences are considered key factors driving more Indian tourists to choose Vietnam as a travel destination.