Several Factors Bolster Viet Nam's Economic Growth Prospects in 2026
05/10/2026 08:32
The positive growth results in the first half of 2026 reinforce the confidence of international organizations. Experts from ADB, UOB, and Standard Chartered have all raised their GDP growth forecasts for Viet Nam this year.
Vinh Long Province: Fisherman Rescued After Suffering Gas Poisoning at Sea
05/10/2026 08:28
The Vinh Long Border Guard Command said on October 2 that the Giao Long Port Border Guard Station had promptly provided first aid to a crew member who suffered an accident while working at sea and safely brought him ashore for emergency medical treatment.
Vietnam News Today (Oct. 04): Vietnam Posts GDP Growth of 9.95% in Q3
05/10/2026 08:16
Vietnam News Today (Oct. 04): Vietnam reaffirms support for self-determination, decolonisation process; Malaysia seeks deeper halal technology cooperation with Vietnam; Vietnam posts GDP growth of 9.95% in Q3; FDI disbursement hits five-year high in nine months; Hanoi launches activities celebrating first Vietnam Culture Day...
India boosts diesel exports amid global supply constraints
05/10/2026 07:00
On Sept 30, India announced a reduction in windfall taxes on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel, effective from October 1. The move is expected to reduce the tax burden on exporters and could encourage greater overseas sales of refined products.
Efforts to Bring Fallen Soldiers Home to Their Families
03/10/2026 14:59
Under the “500-Day-and-Night Campaign to Accelerate the Search, Recovery and Identification of Fallen Soldiers’ Remains,” localities are stepping up efforts and striving to achieve the targets set for 2026.
Vietnamese Account for Majority of Highly Skilled Foreign Workers in Japan
03/10/2026 14:57
New figures from Japan have drawn attention: among every four foreign workers in the highly skilled category who are eligible to work in Japan long term, about three are Vietnamese
Arctic Warming Accelerates, Sea Ice Shrinks by Nearly 500,000 sq km Every Decade
03/10/2026 14:50
Climate change is rapidly transforming the oceans in the polar regions. Arctic waters are warming sharply, sea ice is shrinking, and many animal species are gradually losing their habitats. These are among the key warnings highlighted in the Copernicus Marine Service's 10th edition of the Ocean State Report, released on September 30.
Viet Nam’s Imprint at 2026 World Travel Awards
03/10/2026 14:49
According to the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism Information Center, Viet Nam has been honored at the World Travel Awards with two major titles: Asia’s Leading Destination and Asia’s Leading Heritage Destination. The results highlight the appeal of the Viet Nam tourism brand at one of the world’s most prestigious international tourism awards.
Vietnam News Today (Oct. 3): Vietnam’s Message to The world: Peace, People And Technology For Humanity
03/10/2026 14:40
Vietnam News Today (Oct. 3): Vietnam’s message to the world: Peace, people and technology for humanity; Vietnam, Japan promote exchanges on law and justice; Vietnam remains growth bright spot in Southeast Asia; ABB committed to support Vietnam’s energy transition, digital transformation.
India expands its role in space exploration
03/10/2026 07:00
India is expanding its space programme from satellite technology to lunar exploration, solar observation and human spaceflight.
Viet Nam Hosts Dialogue on Promoting Older Persons’ Right to Health
02/10/2026 15:25
Participants focused their discussions on ways to strengthen the protection of older persons’ right to health through specific policies and actions at the national, regional and international levels.
Expanding Opportunities for Cooperation with Foreign NGOs
02/10/2026 15:09
Nearly 300 representatives from around 100 foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs), along with representatives from ministries, sectors and localities, met in Hai Phong on October 1. The conference focused on addressing institutional obstacles while connecting international resources with Viet Nam’s new development priorities, including science and technology, digital transformation, green growth and human resource development.
Viet Nam-Philippines: Building Bridges Through Education
02/10/2026 14:46
Nearly 2,000 Vietnamese students and trainees have completed programmes under educational cooperation between Thai Nguyen University and Philippine partners, while nearly 300 Filipino students have received scholarships to study in Viet Nam. As the two countries mark 50 years of diplomatic relations, a Hanoi roundtable highlighted the role of education in connecting people, developing young human resources and creating new opportunities for long-term cooperation.
Japan to Continue Supporting Viet Nam in Poverty Reduction and Narrowing Development Gaps
02/10/2026 09:46
Japan will continue to support Viet Nam in its efforts to reduce poverty and narrow development gaps, said Masafumi Saito, First Secretary at the Embassy of Japan in Viet Nam, in an interview with Viet Nam Times Magazine at the Workshop on sharing and scaling up results and Lessons learned from the project model “Improving the livelihoods of ethnic minority people in Son La province through agriculture and nutrition improvement.”
Tuyen Quang: New Space for Reading, Experiential Learning and Career Guidance for Kim Xuyen Students
02/10/2026 09:32
A new library at Kim Xuyen High School in Hong Son Commune, Tuyen Quang Province has been equipped to support reading, experiential learning, skills development and career guidance activities for students. The project has a total budget of US$108,000 and is expected to directly benefit 1,500 students and teachers.
Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyen Thanh Tu Elected President of Viet Nam-Sweden Friendship Association for 2026-2031 Term
01/10/2026 17:02
On September 30 in Hanoi, the 6th National Congress of the Viet Nam-Sweden Friendship Association for the 2026-2031 term elected Nguyen Thanh Tu, Deputy Minister of Justice, as President of the Association. For the new term, the Association has identified the need to strongly renew its content and methods of operation, expanding from friendship exchanges to substantive connections and cooperation that deliver concrete results.
Quang Tri: Where War Memory Grows into Peace
01/10/2026 14:27
On September 25, 2026, on the banks of the Nhat Le River in Dong Hoi Ward, Quang Tri Province, hundreds of doves were released from the foot of the Mother Suot Monument by domestic and international delegates, including former officials, diplomats, scholars, veterans and representatives of non-governmental organizations. Earlier, they had signed a panel bearing a Message of Peace, which will be sent to the Secretary-General of the United Nations. The international symposium “From memory to the future: The value of peace,” held as part of the 2026 For Peace Festival, continued Quang Tri’s efforts to preserve memories of war, address its consequences and move toward building a cultural space for peace.
Vietnam News Today (Oct. 1): Viet Nam, India Move to Deepen Business, E-commerce Connectivity
01/10/2026 13:35
Vietnam News Today (Oct. 1): Prime Minister Le Minh Hung receives Cambodian Minister of Inspection; Viet Nam, India move to deepen business, e-commerce connectivity; People-to-people diplomacy deepens Viet Nam-Germany friendship; Timor-Leste leader hails Viet Nam as trusted partner, cites development experience.
Viet Nam Is Moving Towards Quality and Sustainable Growth
30/09/2026 16:42
Over the past 40 years, through the Doi Moi (Renewal) reform process, Viet Nam has achieved rapid economic growth and established itself as an emerging economy in Asia. As an FDI businessman who has accompanied this process, I feel immensely proud.
Expanding Viet Nam-India Partnership Network
30/09/2026 11:06
On September 29 in Hanoi, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Vietnam Tshering Wangchuk Sherpa to discuss directions for promoting people-to-people exchanges and cooperation between the two countries in the coming period.
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