Military sharpens disaster response skills
Nineteen teams have competed in disaster response, search and rescue exercises at the 2026 Military-wide Civil Defense Sports Festival.
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Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on July 2 called on the military to strengthen its strategic advisory role, improve long-term forecasting capacity and proactively prepare for emerging traditional and non-traditional security challenges in a rapidly evolving global and regional environment.
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Prime Minister pays tribute to former Chinese Premier
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung led a delegation representing the Party, State and Vietnam Fatherland Front to the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam on August 18 to pay respects to former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji.
VIFC seeks to unlock international capital for Vietnam’s economy
The draft Urban Development Law, expected to be passed by the National Assembly on August 24, 2026, continues to codify mechanisms for the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC), creating an additional legal foundation for the new model. Experts say the challenge is not only attracting international capital, but also creating mechanisms to channel it into businesses and the wider economy.
Vietnam’s foreign policy reflects national identity, resilience: Japanese scholar
Vietnam’s foreign policy reflects the country’s historical and cultural identity, combining flexibility in dealing with partners with a steadfast commitment to independence, self-reliance and national interests, according to Professor Shimizu Masaaki from Osaka University of Japan.
New train service links central Vietnam’s heritage sites
A new train service linking Hue with several destinations in central Vietnam began ticket sales on August 17, offering travellers a convenient way to explore the region’s famous heritage sites.
NA Standing Committee reviews draft Law on Urban Development
The National Assembly Standing Committee on August 17 reviewed a report on feedback and revisions to the draft Law on Urban Development.
Top leader attends opening of knowledge update programme for 14th Party Central Committee members
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam attended the opening ceremony of the first class of a knowledge update and training programme for members of the 14th Party Central Committee in Hanoi on August 17, stressing that the programme's value should be measured not by the amount of information conveyed, but by new perspectives, better decisions and improved outcomes.
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.
Dak Lak Durian Festival seeks to elevate Vietnam’s agricultural brand globally
The 2026 Dak Lak Durian Festival opened in Buon Ma Thuot ward on August 15, aiming to promote the local durian brand, expand export markets and enhance the global reputation of Vietnamese agricultural products.
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.
