Special Program Series "President Ho Chi Minh - Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro: A Special, Steadfast Bond" Opens
05/08/2026 11:00
On August 4, the President Ho Chi Minh Relic Site at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi inaugurated the special program series "President Ho Chi Minh - Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro: A Special, Steadfast Bond" to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of the leader of the Cuban Revolution. The program is jointly organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Embassy of Cuba in Vietnam.
Vietnam Tourism Accelerates Towards Annual Target After Reaching 56%
05/08/2026 10:30
Vietnam will enter the peak season for welcoming international arrivals from late in the third quarter through the fourth quarter, making the tourism industry possess the foundations to maintain double-digit growth after welcoming nearly 14 million foreign visitors.
Vietnamese Community Mobilises Relief Efforts in Wake of Kumamoto Earthquake
05/08/2026 10:28
As of the morning of August 2, no additional casualties have been reported among the Vietnamese community following the earthquake that struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28. One Vietnamese worker was killed and another injured. Vietnamese associations have been delivering drinking water and food to affected workers.
EU - Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement Moves Forward in France
05/08/2026 10:22
The French Government believes that the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) will help strengthen the presence of French enterprises in Vietnam amid increasingly intense international competition.
ASEAN Law Forum 2026 Scheduled to Take Place on August 18
05/08/2026 10:16
The Minister of Justice has signed a Decision promulgating the Plan to organise the ASEAN Law Forum 2026 under the theme “The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in law-making and law enforcement in the digital era.” The Forum is scheduled to take place on August 18.
Thanh Hoa Collects DNA Samples From over 1,000 Martyrs’ Graves At Ham Rong Cemetery
05/08/2026 10:11
Collecting biological samples from more than 1,000 unidentified fallen soldiers’ remains at Ham Rong Martyrs’ Cemetery began on August 3, 2026, and is expected to be completed before August 25, 2026.
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 5): Vietnam, China Expand Connectivity to Generate Growth Drivers
05/08/2026 10:05
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 5): Vietnam, Cambodia strengthen security cooperation, law enforcement coordination; Parliamentary cooperation forms key pillar of Vietnam–Thailand comprehensive strategic partnership; Vietnam, China expand connectivity to generate growth drivers; Vietnam welcomes nearly 14 million foreign arrivals in January-July period.
India plans $5 billion rail investment in border regions
05/08/2026 07:00
India plans to invest as much as 450 billion rupees ($4.7 billion) into railway upgrades along its borders, according to people familiar with the move, marking one of its most significant strategic infrastructure pushes amid shifting regional dynamics.
India Is Quietly Splitting Into Multiple Silicon Valleys
04/08/2026 17:00
For two decades, the story of India’s Global Capability Centres was really a story about two or three cities. Bengaluru ran the engineering. Hyderabad and the National Capital Region picked up much of the rest.
Vinamilk’s Journey to Build a Better Future for Vietnamese Children
04/08/2026 15:53
Ahead of the new school year, more than 500 students in Hiep Thanh Commune, Lam Dong Province, took part in Vietnam Rising Day, a community event jointly organized by Vinamilk and the Vietnam Children's Fund.
Fidel Castro's Legacy and Enduring Strength of Vietnam-Cuba Solidarity
04/08/2026 15:42
On August 3 in Hanoi, the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics held a ministerial-level scientific seminar titled "Comrade Fidel Castro - Great leader of the Cuban revolution, resolute internationalist, and great friend of the Vietnamese people" to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of President Fidel Castro Ruz (August 13, 1926 - August 13, 2026).
Vietnamese Cultural Day Brings the Community Together in Germany
04/08/2026 15:10
On August 2, the Vietnamese Students' Association in Hamburg organised Vietnam Culture Day 2026 in the northern German city of Hamburg, creating a space for community connection while showcasing the distinctive features of Vietnamese culture, arts and cuisine to local residents and international friends.
Local External Affairs Must Deliver Tangible Outcomes and Concrete Results
04/08/2026 15:01
On August 2 in Hanoi, as part of the 33rd Diplomatic Conference, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held the 22nd National Conference on External Relations under the theme "Elevating local external relations to effectively mobilize international resources for development."
TUMI Introduces AXIS, A New Expression of Quiet Innovation for Modern Life
04/08/2026 10:00
TUMI, international travel, lifestyle, and accessories brand, unveils AXIS for Fall/Winter 2026, a forward-thinking collection that redefines modern travel and lifestyle with precision design and global sensibility.
168 Sets of Martyrs’ Remains Recovered at Le Thi Rieng Park
04/08/2026 09:47
On August 1, the Ho Chi Minh City High Command announced that competent forces had discovered and recovered eight additional sets of fallen soldiers’ remains in Area B of Le Thi Rieng Park, Hoa Hung ward. The latest discovery brought the total number of sets of remains found in the area since June 23 to 168.
Vietnamese and Republic of Korean Students Join Hands for Children in Hai Phong
04/08/2026 09:43
On August 2 in Quyet Thang commune, Hai Phong city, 70 Vietnamese and Republic of Korea students concluded a seven-day volunteer journey under the Hyundai Happy Move Global Youth Volunteers Programme 2026, carrying out a range of activities to improve learning conditions and support local children.
Removing Bottlenecks, Opening Wider Access for Vietnamese Fruit to the Chinese Market
04/08/2026 09:40
Rising demand in China, together with efforts to address bottlenecks related to growing area codes and packing facility codes, is creating new opportunities for Vietnamese fruit to accelerate exports and expand its market share in the billion-consumer market.
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 4): Vietnam Cultural Day Promotes Heritage, Deepen People-to-people Ties with Austria
04/08/2026 09:30
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 4): Vietnam's FDI inflows surge 58% to 38 billion USD in seven months; Vietnam's import-export turnover up 28% in first seven months; Vietnam Cultural Day promotes heritage, deepen people-to-people ties with Austria; European visitor surge boosts Vietnam's tourism growth in first 7 months.
Ambassador Choi Young Sam: Vietnam-RoK Relations Will Continue to Grow in Depth and Sustainability
03/08/2026 17:05
Concluding his diplomatic tenure in Vietnam, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (RoK) to Vietnam Choi Young Sam expressed confidence in the continued deepening and sustainable development of Vietnam-RoK relations, underpinned by growing mutual trust, close cooperation, and increasingly strong bonds between the peoples of the two countries. In an interview with Vietnam Times Magazine, Ambassador Choi Young Sam expressed the hope that the two countries would continue to further strengthen their bilateral partnership across a wide range of fields, including the economy, technology, innovation, and people-to-people exchanges.
Ho Chi Minh City Holds Walk for Agent Orange/Dioxin Victims
03/08/2026 15:18
On August 2, the 2026 "Walk for Agent Orange/Dioxin Victims" took place on Nguyen Hue Walking Street in Ho Chi Minh City to mark the 65th anniversary of the Agent Orange disaster in Vietnam (August 10, 1961 - August 10, 2026). The event aimed to raise public awareness and mobilize resources to support Agent Orange/dioxin victims.
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