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Dak Lak Durian Festival seeks to elevate Vietnam’s agricultural brand globally
Dak Lak has about 41,000ha of durian, with this year’s output estimated at nearly 500,000 tonnes. The province has 280 growing-area codes covering around 7,500ha, along with 41 packing facilities approved for export. In 2025, Dak Lak’s durian sector contributed about 1.1 billion USD to the country’s export turnover.
Dak Lak focuses on promoting marine-based economy, logistics
With a coastline stretching nearly 189 kilometers, featuring a network of straits, bays, lagoons, and seaports with significant development potential, Dak Lak is well positioned to advance its marine economy, particularly through the harvesting, aquaculture, and processing of high-value seafood products.
Dak Lak to hold first provincial-level durian festival next month
The event aims to promote the Dak Lak durian brand, foster sustainable development of the industry, expand markets and exports, attract investment, and showcase the province’s culture and tourism potential.
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First national computer-based Vietnamese language proficiency test held overseas
A Vietnamese language proficiency test based on the six-level Vietnamese Language Proficiency Framework for foreigners was held on computers at the Vietnamese Consulate General in Osaka on August 15, marking the first time the nationally standardised test had been administered overseas in a computer-based format.
Mechanisms devised to unlock strategic potential of overseas Vietnamese
As Vietnam enters a new phase of development, the Politburo has issued Resolution 23 on overseas Vietnamese affairs, marking a new approach that identifies the Vietnamese community abroad as one of the country’s important strategic resources.
Efforts underway to keep Dao Thanh Y cultural heritage alive
Home to a Dao Thanh Y community that has preserved its distinctive cultural heritage for around 300 years, Quang La commune in Quang Ninh province is promoting traditional crafts, customs and community-based tourism to keep its highland cultural identity alive while creating new opportunities for local development.
US POW/MIA agency supports identification of Vietnamese fallen soldiers' remains
US Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) has expressed its support for Vietnam in the search, recovery, and identification of Vietnamese fallen soldiers, which is both a moral obligation and a key priority.
Hanoi seeks Russian cooperation in urban railway development
An inter-agency delegation led by Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Tran Duc Thang has held talks with officials in Moscow and St. Petersburg on railway and urban railway development and expanded cooperation between Hanoi and Russian localities.
Phu Long custard apple strengthens its brand position
Renowned not only for its distinctive, delicious flavour, Phu Long custard apples in the northern province of Ninh Binh are steadily strengthening their position in the market by focusing on quality, building a strong brand and expanding distribution. The product’s growth is helping increase the value of local agricultural produce and boost farmers’ incomes.
International cooperation advances Vietnamese science
In the early years of nation-building, President Ho Chi Minh repeatedly called for Vietnam to learn from the world’s scientific and technological advances, while expanding cooperation with international partners to serve the cause of national construction and defence.
More than 100 young Asian artists unite through music in Hanoi
More than 100 young musicians from various countries and territories have gathered in Hanoi for two nights of concerts by the Asian Youth Orchestra (AYO). Beyond presenting masterpieces of classical music, the reunion at Ho Guom Opera has highlighted the power of music to bring people together, as young talents from diverse linguistic, cultural and educational backgrounds find a common voice through music.
Vietnamese coffee brews new opportunities in China's Hong Kong food expo
The Hong Kong International Food Expo PRO 2026 (HKTDC Food Expo PRO 2026) opened in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (China) on August 13, drawing more than 1,850 exhibitors from over 30 countries and territories.
Vietnam, US strengthen cooperation in identifying fallen soldiers' remains
A delegation led by Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Van Gau, deputy head of the National Steering Committee on the Search for, Collection and Identification of Martyrs’ Remains (Steering Committee 515), held working sessions on August 12 (local time) at the University of Georgia and a US military forensic facility.
Border schools race to open for new school year
Thanh Hoa province has simultaneously broken ground on six multi-level boarding schools, with a total investment of about 28.08 million USD. The projects are expected to expand educational opportunities for students in border areas, narrow the education gap between mountainous and lowland areas, and help improve the quality of human resources in the country’s border regions.
Vietnam, New Zealand eye stronger cooperation in education
On the afternoon of August 13 (local time), General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam attended the 2026 Vietnam-New Zealand higher and vocational education forum in Auckland, part of his ongoing state visit to New Zealand.
Monetary policy management must ensure macroeconomic stability
On August 13, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung chaired a meeting with the State Bank of Vietnam and credit institutions to review monetary policy and banking operations in the first seven months and set tasks for the coming period.
Vietnam, New Zealand agree to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam held talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Auckland on August 13, during which they agreed to deepen the two countries' Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Vietnamese leader meets New Zealand Governor General, House Speaker
Party General Secretary and President To Lam met with New Zealand Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro in Auckland on August 13 (local time), following an official welcome ceremony held at the Government House as part of his state visit to New Zealand.
Top leader calls for joint Vietnam -New Zealand efforts to create new growth drivers
Party General Secretary and President To Lam attended the New Zealand - Vietnam Business Roundtable in Auckland on August 13 as part of his state visit to New Zealand.
New Zealand holds welcome ceremony for Vietnamese Party leader
The top leader of Vietnam, along with a high-ranking delegation, is paying a state visit to New Zealand from August 12 to 14.
Art exhibition celebrates Vietnam’s heritage at Temple of Literature
An exhibition opened on August 8 at the Temple of Literature, marking Vietnam’s 81st National Day and the site’s 950th anniversary.
Singapore remains one of Vietnam’s leading important partners: PM
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung received Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Rajpal Singh in Hanoi on August 12, affirming that Singapore remains one of Vietnam’s leading important partners in the region.
Vietnamese Party leader attends funeral service for top Lao legislator
Politburo member, Standing member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee's Secretariat Tran Cam Tu on August 12 led a high-level delegation of the CPV to pay tribute to and attend the funeral service for Politburo member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of the Lao National Assembly Xaysomphone Phomvihane.
