Nearly 40,000 Phone Calls Are Made To “500-day Campaign” Hotline
15/08/2026 17:40
From June 15 to August 12, 2026, the “500-day campaign” hotline received 39,600 phone calls, including more than 13,000 phone calls made by martyrs’ relatives who demanded to search for graves and around 1,800 phone calls to provide information about martyrs’ burial places.
India and Vietnam: Partners United by Sacred Buddhist Bridge and Historic Solidarity
15/08/2026 17:39
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.
Building New-generation Financial Centre
15/08/2026 17:01
Vietnam's International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) officially launched in early 2026. Until now, refining the legal framework is essential to enable the centre to operate effectively in practice.
Turkish Cooperatives Open New Channel for Vietnamese Businesses to Source Raw Materials
15/08/2026 16:58
Beyond their social functions, Turkish cooperatives are also involved in production, processing, marketing and exports, opening up opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to access large-scale and stable sources of raw materials.
100 Asian Youth Orchestra Musicians Perform at Ho Guom Theatre
15/08/2026 16:56
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.
New Drivers Promote Vietnam-China People-to-people Exchange
15/08/2026 08:08
From the beginning of the year, the total number of people exiting and entering through the Hekou border gate between China and Vietnam exceeded 4 million, increasing 5.24% compared to the same period last year.
Lam Dong Seeks to Expand Tourism Cooperation with India
14/08/2026 16:30
On August 13, at Xuan Huong ward (Da Lat), the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Lam Dong province and the Indian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City organised the “Tourism exchange, networking and cooperation program between Lam Dong Province and Indian partners”.
Tuyen Quang Seeks Information on 1,093 Unrecovered War Martyrs
14/08/2026 15:19
On August 13, the Tuyen Quang Provincial Steering Committee for the Search, Recovery and Identification of Martyrs’ Remains held a conference to collect information and historical materials, focusing on accounts from veterans and witnesses to support the search for 1,093 martyrs whose remains have yet to be recovered.
Linking People-to-People Friendship Activities with the “Three Connections” Strategy
14/08/2026 15:02
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.
Ho Chi Minh City and Northern Territory of Australia Expand Cooperation Opportunities Across Multiple Fields
14/08/2026 14:21
On August 12, Standing Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Loc Ha received Northern Territory of Australia Minister for Trade, Business and Asian Relations Robyn Cahill and her delegation during their visit and working trip to Ho Chi Minh City.
New Film Project to Portray Vietnam for Global Audiences
14/08/2026 14:18
The film has set a special requirement for applicants seeking a role: no professional acting experience is required; applicants only need to be Vietnamese nationals and convince the organizing committee with a sincere, simple video of no more than one minute.
Greeting Sunrise from Thoi Loi Mountain - Unmissable Moment on Ly Son
14/08/2026 14:07
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.
GNI Implements Social Work and School Counseling Development Project in 55 Schools in Vietnam
14/08/2026 13:57
On June 12, 2026, in Hanoi, Good Neighbors International (GNI) and the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) held a ceremony to announce the project document for the “Development of Social Work and School Counseling Project for 2026-2027.”
Quang Tri Preserves Memories of Cuban Leader Fidel Castro
14/08/2026 11:04
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.
Renewable Energy Cooperation Is ASEAN’s Future
14/08/2026 09:57
ASEAN needs to build trust through reliable systems that can track renewable energy features, prevent double counting, and verify environmental claims.
From Refreshment to a Chance to Win: “Scratch & Win Instantly” Adds Excitement to Summer
14/08/2026 09:43
Summer naturally brings higher demand for refreshing drinks, but a promotion built directly into bottle labels is giving consumers another reason to engage with their favorite beverages. Scratch the label, enter the code and find out the result within sec
New Zealand Media: Ties with Vietnam Enter New Closer Engagement Phase
14/08/2026 09:42
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.
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 14): Vietnam, New Zealand Expand Cooperation in Trade, Technology and Security
14/08/2026 09:23
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 14): Vietnam, New Zealand expand cooperation in trade, technology and security; Vietnam underscores ASEAN unity, centrality; Lam Dong steps up tourism cooperation with Indian partners; Ha Noi ready to strengthen cooperation with Russian partners.
Promoting Vietnamese Language Teaching, Learning, Cultural Exchanges and Connections with Homeland
13/08/2026 17:35
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.
Top Vietnamese Leader Meets Acting President of New Zealand–Vietnam Friendship Association
13/08/2026 14:35
Vietnam plans to establish a Vietnam–New Zealand Friendship Association as a counterpart to the New Zealand–Vietnam Friendship Association, thereby strengthening connections and exchanges and helping deepen and broaden friendship between the two peoples.
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