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.
The concept of a sleepless enterprise does not necessarily mean making employees stay on the job all the time. Instead, it's about building intelligent systems that can respond to customers, process transactions, monitor operations, analyse data and flag risks continuously.
The head of the Vietnam Trade Office in Australia hoped that the visit by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam will mark a new milestone, opening the door for firms on both sides to forge stronger links and launch concrete cooperation agendas, helping hit that 20 billion USD trade goal sooner rather than later.
After just three editions, UPITS has cemented itself as a go-to platform for trade and supply chain networking, pulling in firms, importers, distributors, retail chains, e-commerce players, investors and global buyers.
Ha Chau Burmese grape, one of the best-known local specialties in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, is gradually losing ground as many growers switch to more profitable fruit crops. Nevertheless, a number of farming households continue to cultivate the fruit, improving its quality and value to preserve and promote this distinctive regional specialty.
In the first seven months of 2026, Vietnam's total outward investment capital, comprising newly registered and adjusted capital, reached 2.36 billion USD, 4.5 times the figure from the same period last year.
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.
Recognised as one of the world's most beautiful bays, Lang Co Bay in the central city of Hue is a breathtaking seascape of powdery white sands, crystal-clear turquoise waters and majestic mountains stretching to the horizon.
As of July 31, Vietnam had attracted a total of 38.06 billion USD in registered foreign investment in the first seven months of the year, up 58% year-on-year.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Sophon Zaram have agreed to work closely to effectively implement cooperation agreements between the two legislatures, while expanding parliamentary exchanges and coordination in support of the Vietnam–Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man hosted a reception for US Ambassador Jennifer Wicks, who came to pay a courtesy call at the start of her tenure in Vietnam, on August 6.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on August 6 called for strong reforms of infrastructure planning and development, stressing that infrastructure has become a decisive factor in enhancing national competitiveness and must be planned and managed with a long-term strategic vision.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Sophon Zaram agreed on August 6 to step up the substantive implementation of the "Three Connects" Strategy.
2026 marks a special milestone in relations between Vietnam and Thailand as the two countries celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties (August 6, 1976–August 6, 2026). Over five decades of sustained efforts, Vietnam–Thailand relations have developed comprehensively, becoming one of the most dynamic and effective bilateral relationships in the region.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has stressed that cybersecurity must combine the protection of information systems with the protection of people, describing citizens’ safety, security and well-being as the ultimate measure of all cyber policies.
Over the five decades since Vietnam and Thailand established diplomatic relations on August 6, 1976, bilateral ties have steadily strengthened and expanded across a wide range of fields. Since the relationship was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in May 2025, cooperation has become increasingly substantive and effective, serving the shared interests of both peoples and contributing to peace, cooperation and development in the region and beyond.
Vietnam and Thailand officially established diplomatic relations on August 6, 1976. Since then, bilateral cooperation has expanded rapidly in both scope and depth.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Sophon Zaram have agreed to work closely to effectively implement cooperation agreements between the two legislatures, while expanding parliamentary exchanges and coordination in support of the Vietnam–Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
