France has pledged nearly 20 billion VND (over 775,800 USD) in non-refundable aid for a research project on renovating Hanoi’s Long Bien bridge.
Long Bien Bridge is an outstanding cultural heritage site of Hanoi capital. The over-120-year work stands out by its timeless architecture, becoming one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, as well as a source of pride for the capital’s residents.
The project aims to propose solutions to ensure the bridge’s structural safety and explore future uses once the railway line running across it is decommissioned.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport on August 9 evening (local time), beginning a four-day state visit to Australia at the invitation of Governor-General Sam Mostyn.
President of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man on August 9 led a high-ranking Vietnamese Party and State delegation to Laos to pay respects to Lao National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane, who passed away on August 8.
Lawmakers on August 9 discussed a draft law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on the State Bank of Vietnam, the Law on Anti-Money Laundering and the Law on Credit Institutions, focusing on strengthening safeguards for the banking system and establishing a sound legal framework for emerging financial activities.
Professor Carl Thayer, a Vietnam and Southeast Asia expert at the University of New South Wales, has said the state visit to Australia from August 9-12 by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam carries signficance, coming as both nations actively roll out their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and fulfill their commitment to an annual high‑level meeting schedule.
Against the backdrop of an increasingly volatile global economic and geopolitical environment, Vietnam’s independent and self-reliant foreign policy is drawing praise from progressive friends in Canada. This was evident on the sidelines of a recent memorial event held by the Communist Party of Canada (Marxist-Leninist) in Ottawa.
The premiere of “Dream Show”, which also marked the official debut of the Phu Tho Circus and Multi-purpose Performance Theatre, is being hailed as a milestone for Vietnam's cultural industries. The production signals the country's growing international ambitions by bringing traditional performing arts into the global creative economy.
The central city of Hue has been recognised by online travel platform Agoda as one of Asia's most distinctive destinations for traditional cuisine, with its royal culinary heritage continuing to attract travellers seeking authentic cultural experiences.
Throughout his revolutionary career, President Ho Chi Minh always held deep affection for Vietnamese people living abroad, considering them an inseparable part of the Vietnamese nation.
Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man attended a ceremony held in Hanoi on August 8 to mark the 70th traditional day of the Economic Police (August 10, 1956–2026), requesting the force continue to solidify its core role in the fight against corruption, wastefulness, negative practices, economic crimes, and smuggling.
Established on August 8, 1967 with five founding members, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has, over nearly six decades, grown into a common home for the 11 Southeast Asian nations, steadily strengthening its role, stature and reputation as a successful model of regional cooperation and integration.
Ho Chi Minh City is capitalising on its seaport advantages and stronger regional connectivity following its administrative merger to drive logistics and the marine economy. By prioritising infrastructure investment and strengthening its role as a maritime gateway, the city aims to become a regional logistics hub.
Standard Chartered has sharply raised its forecast for Vietnam’s economic growth in 2026 to 9.5%, up from its previous projection of 7.2%, citing stronger-than-expected recovery in manufacturing, investment and domestic consumption.
The third Plenary Meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee discussed 13 key issues, with decisions expected to deliver four strategic shifts: removing bottlenecks, unlocking resources and creating new drivers of national development. The outcomes have been welcomed by local authorities, businesses and the public.
Deputies to the 16th National Assembly on August 7 discussed a draft resolution providing special mechanisms and policies to address difficulties facing projects serving the 2027 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Phu Quoc special zone of An Giang province.
Parliamentary cooperation is a key pillar of Vietnam–Thailand relations, helping to strengthen political trust, and effectively implement the agreements reached by the two countries' high-ranking leaders.
During his official visit to Laos on August 6, General Nguyen Trong Nghia, Chairman of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA), led a delegation to engage in a series of activities in Vientiane, to strengthen Vietnam-Laos defence and security cooperation.
National Assembly deputies voiced strong support for the Government’s proposal to establish the northern provinces of Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh as centrally governed cities from September 1 and September 20, respectively. They endorsed both the Government’s submission and the verification report.
Vietnam's economy maintained solid growth in the first seven months of 2026, with industrial production, foreign investment, consumption and tourism posting strong gains, laying a solid foundation for achieving the full-year growth target.
Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating the digital transformation of its cultural heritage as part of its strategy to develop the cultural industries. From national heritage sites and museum collections to traditional performing arts, cultural treasures are being digitised to preserve the past while making them more engaging and accessible for younger generations.
From spectacular waterfalls and a unique volcanic cave system to the rich cultural heritage of indigenous communities, UNESCO Dak Nong Global Geopark has become an increasingly attractive destination for both domestic and international visitors.
