Friendship
Nguyen Thanh Hai Elected President of Viet Nam-RoK Friendship Association for 2026-2031 Term
On August 26 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam-Republic of Korea (RoK) Friendship Association held its 4th National Congress for the 2026-2031 term. Nguyen Thanh Hai, Member of the Party Central Committee, Chairwoman of the National Assembly Committee on Science, Technology and Environment, and Chairwoman of the Viet Nam-RoK Parliamentary Friendship Group, was elected President of the Association. The Association aims to link friendship exchanges with substantive cooperation.
Friendship
Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and World Peoples Assembly Maintain Regular Cooperation
On August 26 in Hanoi, Phan Anh Son, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, received a courtesy visit from a delegation of the World Peoples Assembly led by Andrey Belyaninov, Secretary-General of the World Peoples Assembly and a member of the UNESCO Committee of the Russian Federation. The two sides exchanged a number of proposals to maintain regular cooperation and expand connections in education, culture, local-level cooperation and the economy.
Friendship
Youth Urged to Take Lead in Learning, Innovation and Fostering Viet Nam-China Friendship
On the evening of August 24, in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, the opening ceremony of the “Red journey for research and study” program for Vietnamese youth was held. At the event, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Nguyen Ngoc Hung emphasized that young people should take the lead in learning and creative work, become ambassadors of peace, and actively contribute to fostering the friendship between Viet Nam and China.
Nguyen Thanh Hai Elected President of Viet Nam-RoK Friendship Association for 2026-2031 Term
On August 26 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam-Republic of Korea (RoK) Friendship Association held its 4th National Congress for the 2026-2031 term. Nguyen Thanh Hai, Member of the Party Central Committee, Chairwoman of the National Assembly Committee on Science, Technology and Environment, and Chairwoman of the Viet Nam-RoK Parliamentary Friendship Group, was elected President of the Association. The Association aims to link friendship exchanges with substantive cooperation.
10:48 | 27/08/2026
Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and World Peoples Assembly Maintain Regular Cooperation
On August 26 in Hanoi, Phan Anh Son, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, received a courtesy visit from a delegation of the World Peoples Assembly led by Andrey Belyaninov, Secretary-General of the World Peoples Assembly and a member of the UNESCO Committee of the Russian Federation. The two sides exchanged a number of proposals to maintain regular cooperation and expand connections in education, culture, local-level cooperation and the economy.
10:20 | 27/08/2026
Youth Urged to Take Lead in Learning, Innovation and Fostering Viet Nam-China Friendship
On the evening of August 24, in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, the opening ceremony of the “Red journey for research and study” program for Vietnamese youth was held. At the event, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Nguyen Ngoc Hung emphasized that young people should take the lead in learning and creative work, become ambassadors of peace, and actively contribute to fostering the friendship between Viet Nam and China.
11:16 | 26/08/2026
World Peoples Assembly Days in Viet Nam: Connecting Resources, Turning Ideas into Concrete Cooperation
Held in Viet Nam for the first time, the “World Peoples Assembly Days” aim to expand spaces for dialogue, connect resources and promote cooperation initiatives through people-to-people channels, thereby gradually moving from exchanges to substantive cooperation, and from ideas to concrete programs and projects.
08:00 | 26/08/2026
National
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 28): Vietnam to Continue Substantive Contributions to ASEAN Cooperation
National
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 28): Vietnam to continue substantive contributions to ASEAN cooperation; Vietnamese, Cambodian provinces strengthen comprehensive cooperation for 2026-2030; Vietnam and RoK expand cooperation from trade to technology and innovation; Vietnam among India’s top partners in “Act East” policy, Indo-Pacific vision.
08:38 | 28/08/2026
National
AI, Semiconductors, Quantum Technology: New Areas of Vietnam-Singapore Cooperation
National
Vietnam and Singapore have agreed to leverage each country’s strengths and enhance cooperation in AI, data, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, biotechnology and quantum technology, with a view to building a regional innovation ecosystem.
16:04 | 27/08/2026
National
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 26): Vietnam, France Boost Defense Cooperation Across Multiple Areas
National
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 26): Prime Minister commends close cooperation between Vietnamese, Lao inspection agencies; Vietnam, France boost defense cooperation across multiple areas; Vietnam and Singapore advance technology and talent cooperation; Vietnamese culture promoted at National Day celebration in Sri Lanka.
09:40 | 26/08/2026
Friendship
Expanding Scientific and Educational Cooperation for Vietnam-Russia Development
On August 26 in Hanoi, as part of the World Peoples Assembly Days in Vietnam, the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations and the World Peoples Assembly, in coordination with the University of Economics and Business (UEB) - Vietnam National University, Hanoi, held a seminar themed “International Cooperation in Science and Education as a Driver of Sustainable Development.” The seminar discussed solutions to expand cooperation in education, science and technology, with an emphasis on strengthening connections between Vietnam and the Russian Federation.
16:27 | 27/08/2026
Friendship
Nguyen Thanh Hai Elected President of Viet Nam-RoK Friendship Association for 2026-2031 Term
On August 26 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam-Republic of Korea (RoK) Friendship Association held its 4th National Congress for the 2026-2031 term. Nguyen Thanh Hai, Member of the Party Central Committee, Chairwoman of the National Assembly Committee on Science, Technology and Environment, and Chairwoman of the Viet Nam-RoK Parliamentary Friendship Group, was elected President of the Association. The Association aims to link friendship exchanges with substantive cooperation.
10:48 | 27/08/2026
Friendship
Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and World Peoples Assembly Maintain Regular Cooperation
On August 26 in Hanoi, Phan Anh Son, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, received a courtesy visit from a delegation of the World Peoples Assembly led by Andrey Belyaninov, Secretary-General of the World Peoples Assembly and a member of the UNESCO Committee of the Russian Federation. The two sides exchanged a number of proposals to maintain regular cooperation and expand connections in education, culture, local-level cooperation and the economy.
10:20 | 27/08/2026
Friendship
Youth Urged to Take Lead in Learning, Innovation and Fostering Viet Nam-China Friendship
On the evening of August 24, in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, the opening ceremony of the “Red journey for research and study” program for Vietnamese youth was held. At the event, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Nguyen Ngoc Hung emphasized that young people should take the lead in learning and creative work, become ambassadors of peace, and actively contribute to fostering the friendship between Viet Nam and China.
11:16 | 26/08/2026
Viets Home
500-Day-and-Night Campaign: 1,863 Martyrs’ Remains Recovered, Identification Efforts Accelerated
After the launch of the 500-Day-and-Night Campaign to intensify the search for, recovery of, and identification of martyrs’ remains, as of August 22, the forces involved had recovered 1,863 sets of martyrs’ remains. Of these, 839 were found in Vietnam, 174 in Laos, and 850 in Cambodia.
14:18 | 25/08/2026
Viets Home
A VND 50 Million Win That Has the Whole Mekong Delta Neighborhood Trying Their Luck
A year ago, a young café owner in An Giang unexpectedly won VND 50 million from a promotional campaign. The story is still talked about whenever people tear off labels and enter their codes after enjoying a refreshing drink.
08:30 | 25/08/2026
Viets Home
Stavian Group Launches CSR Project 'Nurturing Hope - Building Future', Donates STEM Classroom and Medical Equipment in Bac Ninh
On August 20, Stavian Group, in collaboration with the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) and local authorities, donated a STEM classroom and essential medical equipment under the "Nurturing hope - Building the future" CSR Project in Trung Chinh Commune, Bac Ninh province. The initiative reflects Stavian Group's long-term commitment to advancing education, healthcare, and sustainable community development.
11:09 | 21/08/2026
Viets Home
Community Information Sources Help Locate Numerous Fallen Soldiers' Graves
Information received from the community is classified, digitized, compiled, standardized and forwarded to relevant agencies and units for review, cross-checking and verification, supporting the search for and recovery of fallen soldiers' remains.
10:06 | 20/08/2026
Viets Home
Relentless Search to Bring the Fallen Home
By August 13, the forces involved had searched for and recovered the remains of 1,715 fallen soldiers, achieving 24.5% of the target. Of these, 691 sets of remains were recovered domestically, 174 in Laos, and 850 in Cambodia.
11:00 | 19/08/2026
Viets Home
Da Nang Launches Free Korean Language Course for Local Residents
On August 18, Dong A University in Da Nang, in coordination with the Korean Language Center in Ho Chi Minh City, launched a free Korean language course for Da Nang residents, creating additional opportunities to learn a foreign language and strengthen Vietnam-Korea cultural connections.
10:13 | 19/08/2026
Viets Home
Border Schools Meeting Requirements to Be Inaugurated on September 5
According to the plan of the Ministry of Education and Training, eligible multi-level boarding schools in land-border communes will hold inauguration and handover ceremonies and officially begin operations on the morning of September 5, ahead of the opening ceremony for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Ministry has requested that no inauguration ceremony be held for projects that do not meet the required conditions.
14:35 | 18/08/2026
Viets Home
Strengthening Vietnam-US Cooperation to Ease Pain of Agent Orange
The working visit by a delegation from the Ho Chi Minh City Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin (VAVA) provided an opportunity to directly inform friends in the United States about the long-term consequences of Agent Orange in Vietnam.
09:57 | 17/08/2026
A Simple Scratch Brings VND 50 Million Prize to Thanh Hoa Factory Worker
A seemingly small action after finishing a bottle of water brought a major surprise to Trinh Thi Ngoc. The VND 50 million prize gave the Thanh Hoa factory worker’s family much-needed financial support to pay down debt from building their home.
Porsche Inks $1.5 Billion AI Deal With India’s Tata Consultancy
Porsche has signed a five-year contract worth 1.25 billion euros ($1.46 billion) for artificial intelligence with India's largest IT services firm, Tata Consultancy Services.
Vinamilk Marks 50 Years in a Different Way: More Than 1,500 People Run Toward the Same Finish Line
From farms, factories and logistics facilities to offices across the country, more than 1,500 Vinamilk employees collectively covered nearly 90,000 kilometers in a running event celebrating the company’s 50th anniversary.
From smart cities to smarter living: How India is rebuilding its urban future
A city reveals its transformation not through a single landmark, but through the everyday details of urban life: a tap that delivers reliable water, a road that moves traffic efficiently, a public space that invites people in, a drainage system that works, or a command centre that helps authorities respond in real time.
Seas and islands
Mobilizing Resources to Support Officers, Soldiers, and Residents in Border and Island Areas
Seas and islands
On August 24, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City said it had carried out a range of practical activities to support officers, soldiers and residents in border and island areas. The city has mobilised significant social resources to improve living and training conditions, while providing encouragement and strengthening the morale of forces stationed and performing duties along the nation’s borders and at sea.
09:41 | 26/08/2026
Seas and islands
Navy Ship 743 Rescues Fisherman Adrift at Sea for Four Days
Seas and islands
After spotting a fisherman adrift at sea during the night amid rough seas and strong winds, officers and soldiers aboard Ship 743 of Naval Squadron 129 promptly approached, rescued and safely brought the victim aboard.
14:13 | 17/08/2026
Seas and islands
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Updates on Rescue Efforts after Khoi Nguyen 18 Vessel Sinks at Sea
Seas and islands
According to information from Vietnam's competent authorities, the Khoi Nguyen 18 vessel, carrying 62 people, sank while operating in adverse weather conditions in the East Sea.
09:19 | 28/07/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Creating Vietnamese Language Space for Vietnamese Community in Japan
12 contestants took part in the final round of the “I Love My Mother Tongue” contest in Higashi Osaka City, Japan on August 23. The contest provides a space for using Vietnamese, encourages families to maintain their mother tongue, and helps younger generations learn more about Viet Nam’s history, culture, and traditions.
10:09 | 26/08/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese Community in Singapore Urged to Contribute to Deeper Bilateral Ties
Standing member of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu encouraged experts and intellectuals overseas to contribute knowledge and technology to the homeland's development.
10:09 | 25/08/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnam’s 81st National Day Celebrated in Malaysia
Amid celebrations of Vietnam’s National Day on September 2, the Vietnamese community in Malaysia expressed pride in the country’s development, while placing their trust in Vietnam and voicing their desire to contribute to the homeland.
22:02 | 23/08/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnam, Brunei Strengthen Education and Training Cooperation
On August 18th, a meeting between Vietnamese Ambassador to Brunei Do Thuy Duong and Vice-Chancellor of the National University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD) Dr. Hazri Kifle was held. The two sides discuss measures to promote educational and training cooperation between Vietnam and Brunei.
10:38 | 22/08/2026
World
China's Xi likely to visit India for first time in seven years
Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to attend next month's BRICS summit in New Delhi with a large delegation, three sources said, in what would be his first visit in seven years and a fresh sign of a thaw between the countries.
15:00 | 25/08/2026
World
Vietnam’s Rise Draws Praise from Venezuelan Scholars
To mark the 81st anniversary of the success of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2026) and the 81st anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2026), the Embassy of Vietnam in Venezuela organized a series of activities to bring the image of a resilient Vietnam in the past and a dynamic, developing Vietnam today closer to the Venezuelan people.
13:58 | 21/08/2026
World
Argentine Media Highlights Historic Significance of Vietnam’s August Revolution
Argentine media outlets have emphasized that the August Revolution was a historic turning point that ushered Vietnam into an era of independence and inspired national liberation movements around the world.
15:22 | 20/08/2026
World
Vietnam-Thailand Art Exhibition Strengthens Cultural Bonds
From August 18 to 30, the Vietnam-Thailand Painting Exhibition is taking place at the Art Museum of Khon Kaen University in northeastern Thailand, featuring 100 outstanding works by artists from the two countries.
14:49 | 20/08/2026
Travel
Turning Vietnamese Cuisine into Tourism Asset
Vietnam topped the list of the world’s 10 most attractive culinary destinations for 2026, as voted by readers of The New Zealand Herald, surpassing countries renowned for their cuisine such as Italy, Japan, Thailand, and France.
10:23 | 26/08/2026
Travel
Vietnam Tightens Tourism Safety Measures Amid Flood Risks
On August 22, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued an official dispatch to the People’s Committees of Cao Bang, Lang Son, Quang Ninh, Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang, Lao Cai, Phu Tho, Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Son La, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa provinces and cities, requesting strengthened tourism management and measures to ensure tourist safety.
15:54 | 24/08/2026
Travel
Explore Central Vietnam Aboard the Hue-Phong Nha Heritage Train
On the occasion of Vietnam’s National Day holiday on September 2, Vietnam National Railways officially launched the HQ1/HQ2 pair of heritage trains connecting Hue and Phong Nha under the theme “Journey to Wonders - World Heritage Sites.”
21:42 | 23/08/2026
Travel
Vietnam Leads World's Top Culinary Destinations
The Vietnam National Tourism Administration recently announced that the country earned the top spot in the 2026 ranking of the world's leading culinary destinations by the NZ Herald Travel Readers' Choice Awards, for its rich identity, with a harmonious blend of fresh flavors and savory broths
10:30 | 22/08/2026
Hanoi Offers Free Bus and Train Rides for Independence Day Holiday
From August 29 to September 2, Hanoi offers free rides on buses and two urban railway lines, while also deploying additional transport arrangements to meet the travel needs of residents and tourists.
Many Activities to Celebrate National Day
On the occasion of the 81st anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945-September 2, 2026), Hanoi will hold fireworks displays at five locations, along with a wide range of vibrant programs and experiential activities in various areas to serve residents and visitors.
Vietnam Introduces New Rules for Foreigners’ Entry and Residence
Law No. 118/2025/QH15, amending and supplementing a number of provisions of 10 laws related to security and public order, took effect on July 1, 2026. The law introduces a number of important amendments and supplements to the Law on entry into, exit from, transit through, and residence in Vietnam of foreigners. The new regulations focus on improving visa policies, facilitating entry into and residence in Vietnam for foreigners, accelerating digital transformation, reducing administrative procedures, while ensuring state management requirements concerning security and public order in the new situation.
Ho Chi Minh City to Host Diverse Cultural Activities for National Day
At a press conference on socio-economic issues in Ho Chi Minh City on the afternoon of August 20, a representative of the municipal Department of Culture and Sports provided information on activities to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the success of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945-August 19, 2026) and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945-September 2, 2026).
Multimedia
100 Asian Youth Orchestra Musicians Perform at Ho Guom Theatre
Multimedia
On the evenings of August 12 and 13, the Asian Youth Orchestra (AYO), featuring more than 100 talented young musicians from countries and territories across Asia, performed for the first time on the stage of Ho Guom Theatre.
16:56 | 15/08/2026
Multimedia
Viet Nam, Australia Cultivate Media Cooperation in Digital Age
Multimedia
Head of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for Publicity Trinh Van Quyet led a delegation comprising officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Voice of Viet Nam (VOV), and Viet Nam News Agency (VNA), to visit the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) in Sydney on August 10 (local time).
10:34 | 12/08/2026
Multimedia
Da Nang Hospital Launches Central Vietnam’s First Child Protection Board
Multimedia
Da Nang Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital has launched the first Child Protection Board in a hospital in Central Vietnam, along with a dedicated Child Counseling and Support Room.
12:21 | 25/06/2026
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