By hosting the 10th UNCITRAL Working Group III intersessional meeting, Vietnam wishes to continue playing an active and proactive role in UNCITRAL in general and Working Group III in particular, working alongside the international community to strengthen cooperation, share experience and contribute to the development of the international legal framework.
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports have grown strongly in recent years, rising from about 7 billion USD in 2024 to 8.6 billion USD in 2025 and expected to surpass 10 billion USD in 2026.
The opening session of the World Peoples Assembly Days in Vietnam took place in Hanoi on August 25, marking the first time the event has been held in Vietnam.
The LH-FOF team from Vietnam's Lac Hong University won three awards the 2026 Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Robot Contest (ABU Robocon): third place overall, the best design award and a sponsor’s award.
For Vietnamese communities overseas, Vietnamese is not merely a means of communication but also an important part of cultural identity and a bond connecting people with their homeland. For foreigners who have developed an affection for Vietnam, learning the language opens another door to a deeper understanding of the country's culture, history and people.
It is no coincidence that Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW identifies foreign affairs as a key, regular task. In a world changing rapidly and marked by uncertainty, any disagreement or shift in relations among major powers can have a direct impact on Vietnam’s development environment.
The festival is scheduled to open in October at the Thang Long imperial citadel, with events and activities taking place continuously over four days. The event will also coincide with the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-UNESCO cooperation (1976-2026).
Foreign relations are no longer viewed simply as relations with the outside world but as an integral component of national comprehensive strength and a responsibility shared by the entire Party, people, armed forces and political system.
The utilisation rate of FTA tariff preferences remains high, with some agreements, such as the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), the ASEAN-India FTA, and the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA, recording rates of 30-50%.
The 33rd Diplomatic Conference officially opened in Hanoi on August 1, with presentations from ministries, central agencies and local authorities offering in-depth analysis of practical developments and proposing breakthrough solutions across a wide range of sectors, contributing to the country's diplomatic agenda in a new era of development.
Through these tiny pieces of paper, veteran philatelist Tran Huu Hue tells students about President Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam's national heroes, and places across the country and around the world.
The community of more than six million overseas Vietnamese is increasingly recognised as an inseparable part of the nation and an important resource for strengthening Vietnam's friendship and cooperation with countries around the world, said Pham Khanh Nam, Editor-in-Chief of the Huong Viet magazine.
This year's tournament marked the first edition of the Southeast Asian championship to be held in a cup format, replacing the former SEA V League. It also saw Vietnam reach the final for the first time.
Decree No. 293/2026/ND-CP dated July 23, 2026 stipulates the authority, procedures, and processes for issuing Apostille certifications to Vietnamese public documents; the receipt and use in Vietnam of public documents certified by Apostille member states; the verification of such certifications and state management of the implementation of the convention.
On behalf of Vietnam, the deputy minister proposed three priorities of strengthening international cooperation and capacity-building for member states, particularly developing countries; promoting science-based conservation that strikes a balance between preservation and development while placing local communities at the centre; and enhancing coordination among relevant conventions and programmes, alongside the responsible application of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in heritage conservation.
SOM3 has brought together senior representatives from Canada, Vietnam, Japan, Singapore and the European Union (EU) to discuss practical pathways for strengthening regulatory cooperation, enhancing digital trade interoperability, improving supply chain resilience and promoting investment.
Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan highlighted OECD’s technical support for the ministry in improving the tax system to enhance transparency in line with international standards, supporting capital market development, and strengthening corporate governance capacity across both private enterprises and state-owned enterprises.
The Vietnamese southern economic hub’s programme attracted nearly 1,000 participants, with nine cooperation initiatives announced between municipal agencies and businesses and Chinese enterprises across sectors including artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous vehicles and smart mobility, high-tech healthcare, smart agriculture and aquaculture, smart urban centres, green materials, robotics and automation, innovation, digital transformation and innovation-driven finance.
Speaking to Vietnam News Agency correspondents in New Delhi, Pradhan noted that, drawing on his extensive experience in national security and international relations, as well as his deep knowledge of international law, the top Vietnamese leader identified three closely interrelated crises facing the world today: a crisis of the international order, a crisis of the development model, and a crisis of strategic trust.
Vietnam highly values its traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia and expressed a desire to continue implementing existing commitments and agreements while translating bilateral cooperation priorities into concrete outcomes across various sectors.
A wide range of traditional handicrafts reflecting Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage, including ceramics, lacquerware, silk products, brocade textiles and other items, attracted considerable attention from visitors. Many products sold out early in the day.
Vietnam is now on the threshold of becoming a leading manufacturing hub for both global and ASEAN markets, with the potential to position itself as one of Asia’s foremost high-value manufacturing centres. However, the country is also facing increasing competition from regional economies such as Malaysia, Indonesia and India.
With many making their debut at the Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge 2026, Vietnamese chefs delivered a remarkable performance, bringing home the champion team cup alongside 16 gold, 12 silver and four bronze medals, marking one of the country's finest results at a major regional culinary competition.
As global supply chains continue to evolve, Vietnam is increasingly well positioned to become one of the world’s most important manufacturing and export hubs.
According to a press release by VinFast, the collaboration marks a new step in VinFast's roadmap to make advanced autonomous driving technology more accessible at a reasonable cost, while opening a more practical approach to autonomous mobility solutions in the region's highly complex traffic environments.