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Lao Cai troops help residents recover from landslides
Troops in Lao Cai province are helping residents recover after days of heavy rain triggered widespread landslides in Mu Cang Chai commune, damaging homes, disrupting infrastructure and cutting off transport links.
Nearly 1,400 martyrs' remains recovered after four months of 500-Day Campaign
Nearly four months after the launch of Vietnam's 500-Day Campaign, authorities have recovered 1,384 sets of martyrs' remains, according to the National Steering Committee for the Search, Recovery and Identification of Martyrs' Remains.
Two fallen soldiers brought home from Pha Din Pass
More than 70 years after they fell in the forest of Pha Din Pass, the remains of two Vietnamese martyrs have been recovered by the search and recovery team of the Dien Bien provincial Military Command. Their long journey home has now begun from the very place where they made the ultimate sacrifice during the resistance war.
Party Central Committee’s third meeting opens in Hanoi
The third meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee opened in Hanoi on July 20, under the chair of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam.
Sniffer dogs deployed to search for victims missing after Lai Chau flash flood
Despite relentless rain and knee-deep mud, officers and soldiers of the Lai Chau provincial Border Guard, together with sniffer-dog teams, have remained steadfast at the scene, racing against time to search for those still missing.
Vietnam, Laos target 10 billion USD in bilateral trade
As part of the Vietnam–Laos Trade Fair 2026 (VIETLAO EXPO 2026) in Vientiane, the Vietnam–Laos Business Networking Seminar 2026 was held on July 17.
Artistic artefacts strengthen Vietnam–Russia cultural ties
A ceremony was recently held in Moscow to present artefacts donated by the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre to the State Museum of Oriental Art of the Russian Federation.
Lam Dong develops sustainable durian export value chain
With the country's largest durian-growing area of 45,300 hectares, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong is shifting its focus from expanding cultivation to improving quality and meeting export standards.
Ho Chi Minh City remains leading destination for international visitors
Ho Chi Minh City continued to cement its position as one of Vietnam’s leading tourism destinations in the first half of 2026, driven by a strong recovery in international arrivals and higher visitor spending.
Dak Lak agricultural products win over Malaysian market
At the Malaysia International Food and Beverage Trade Fair 2026, held from July 15–17 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, businesses from Vietnam’s Central Highland province of Dak Lak showcased a range of processed agricultural products, opening up promising opportunities in the rapidly growing Halal market.
Over 2,000 join Ao dai parade at Khanh Hoa Sea Festival
More than 2,000 women joined the “Ao Dai – Colours of the Sea” parade in Nha Trang on July 18, as part of the Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2026.
Centralised customs clearance speeds processing, boosts revenue
After one month of pilot implementation, the centralised customs clearance model at Regional Customs Sub-department III in the northern port city of Hai Phong has delivered promising initial results.
Biometric check in enhances Noi Bai airport experience
To improve service quality and ease congestion during peak hours, Noi Bai International Airport has introduced biometric check-in kiosks.
Agro-forestry-fishery exports up 6% in H1
Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports reached an estimated 35.88 billion USD in the first half of 2026, up 6% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Quang Ninh promotes sustainable marine economy
With its rich marine resources, Co To Special Zone in Quang Ninh province is capitalising on its coastal advantages to generate higher economic value while improving local livelihoods and incomes.
Archived records prove golden key to 500-day campaign
The nationwide 500-day campaign to search for, recover and identify the remains of fallen soldiers is being stepped up. Most recently, a mass grave containing soldiers killed during the 1968 Tet Offensive was uncovered at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City. Archived records played a crucial role as the golden key that led search teams to the site.
Vietnam–Greece ties still hold considerable untapped potential: PM
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has affirmed that Vietnam always values its relationship with Greece, describing the European nation as a traditional partner with significant untapped potential for cooperation.
Ly Son Special Zone experiences tourism boom
The Ly Son Special Zone in the central province of Quang Ngai is enjoying an unprecedented tourism boom, attracting more domestic and foreign visitors than ever before. Since the beginning of the year, the island has welcomed around 120,000 tourists, far surpassing the expectations of both local residents and authorities.
Int’l Financial Centre seeks to turn 20 billion USD pledges into investment
Six months after its launch, the Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) has attracted around 20 billion USD in investment commitments from domestic and international investors. The centre’s ambition, however, extends beyond securing pledges. Its priority now is to translate those commitments into actual capital inflows by strengthening the legal framework and introducing a new generation of financial products.
Digital technology opens new pathways for preserving Vietnam’s heritage
In a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency, UNESCO Representative to Vietnam Jonathan Baker highlighted the role of technology in preserving and promoting Vietnam’s cultural heritage, while making cultural knowledge more accessible to the public, particularly younger generations.