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Ho Chi Minh City experienced widespread flooding due to recent heavy rains. Residents demonstrated solidarity by helping each other push vehicles through submerged streets. This event highlighted the city's infrastructure vulnerabilities and the resilience of its people.
Supreme People's Court Chief Justice Nguyen Van Quang visited the SOS Children's Village in Da Lat, Lam Dong Province, to present gifts and encouragement to children for the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival. He emphasized the importance of social welfare for children facing difficult circumstances.
Ho Chi Minh City experienced record-breaking heavy rainfall, causing severe flooding on multiple main roads and traffic jams stretching for kilometers. The situation has significantly impacted daily life and logistics, highlighting long-standing infrastructure challenges.
Vietnamese President To Lam met with USTDA Acting Director Thomas R. Hardy in New York, requesting support for strategic projects in energy, digital infrastructure, aviation, and ports. The aim is to deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership by connecting US technology with Vietnam's development needs.
Vietnam's women's karate kata team has won the first gold medal for the Vietnamese sports delegation at ASIAD 20. The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism congratulated the team and expressed hopes for future successes.
The Vietnamese government held a meeting at the Government Headquarters to review progress and address challenges in achieving 100% disbursement of public investment funds for key transport infrastructure projects. Early completion of major projects, particularly those involving Hanoi, is being prioritized.
Ho Chi Minh City is experiencing severe flooding as prolonged heavy rains turn steep streets into gushing waterfalls. Residents are forced to push their motorbikes through knee-deep water, disrupting daily life. This recurring issue, plaguing some areas for over two decades, highlights persistent urban infrastructure challenges.
Vietnamese President and Party General Secretary To Lam urged the Vietnamese diaspora in the US to 'turn the page on the past and collectively build the nation's future.' The call appears to aim at reconciliation and encouraging contributions to economic development, acknowledging the historical divisions post-Vietnam War.
In a Bloomberg TV interview, Vietnam's top leader To Lam outlined foreign policy priorities amidst a complex global landscape and ambitious growth targets, aiming for developed, high-income status by 2045. He highlighted the elevation of the Vietnam-U.S. relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and expressed determination to achieve an average annual GDP growth of over 10% from 2026-2030.
Vietnam's central Nghe An province is accelerating the construction of 11 boarding schools to address educational disparities in border areas, aiming for completion by August 2027 with an estimated budget of over 4,200 billion VND. This initiative is part of a national effort to bolster educational infrastructure in border regions.
CP Vietnam and Bach Mai Hospital have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in healthcare and social fields, aiming to improve worker health and contribute to the community. This partnership will facilitate regular health check-ups, specialized consultations, and health education.
Vietnam participated in the ADMM+ multinational exercise in Indonesia, reinforcing its commitment to regional security. The delegation highlighted the contributions of female peacekeepers and outlined Vietnam's approach to regional issues based on ASEAN norms.
Vietnam is intensifying support for students in its border and island regions. In Dong Thap province, the construction of an industrial park is underway to boost regional development and job creation, aiming to improve economic growth and social welfare.
Vu Viet Trang, General Director of Vietnam News Agency (VNA), spoke at the 'Fakes 4.0' forum in Moscow as part of the 65th anniversary of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA). She emphasized VNA's commitment to combating fake news and strengthening its role within the regional media body.
The Haiphong Business Association in Ho Chi Minh City and Southern Provinces announced the upcoming General Meeting for the 2026-2031 term. Nearly 400 members gathered to foster regional economic collaboration and development, with a focus on SME support and supply chain integration with LG Group.
Vietnam's Ministry of Construction has appointed Le Hong Vinh, former Chairman of the Quang Tri Provincial People's Committee, as its new Deputy Minister. Vinh brings over 30 years of experience, particularly in transportation and construction. This appointment signals a significant moment for Vietnam's infrastructure development and urban planning.
Vietnam and South Korea have agreed to deepen their cooperation in public sector personnel training, reviewing their collaboration since a 2016 MoU. Specific achievements, such as developing criteria for evaluating government effectiveness, were shared.
Vietnam's stock market rebounded following FTSE Russell's reclassification to a secondary emerging market, with the VN-Index gaining 17.26 points. While market sentiment is positive, declining liquidity presents a challenge.
Vietnam and Cambodia Customs have agreed to strengthen information exchange to combat smuggling, commercial fraud, and drug crimes in border areas. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing transit cargo control and implementing a Memorandum of Understanding on mutual assistance.
Vietnam's Ministry of Construction has declared a state of emergency for infrastructure damage on National Highway 3 and the Ho Chi Minh Road passing through Thai Nguyen province. This declaration calls for prompt recovery efforts. Similar emergency declarations have been issued in Lam Dong and Son La provinces, highlighting the widespread impact of natural disasters across the country.
Vietnam is actively engaging in international cooperation, from business forums with South Africa to security and cultural exchanges with ASEAN, South Korea, China, and the US. This highlights Vietnam's strategic position and multifaceted foreign policy on the global stage.
The Standing Committee of the National Assembly of Vietnam has announced several new resolutions for the 16th term, including the formation of a Youth Parliamentarians' Group. This initiative appears aimed at fostering future leaders and increasing youth participation in national politics.
Vietnam is expanding its contribution to UN peacekeeping operations by rotating its Level-2 Field Hospital unit in South Sudan and its Engineering Unit in Abyei. This move underscores Vietnam's commitment to global peace and security.
Vietnam has expanded its participation in UN peacekeeping operations by deploying a Level-2 Field Hospital unit to South Sudan and an Engineering Unit to Abyei. This move underscores Vietnam's commitment to responsible international engagement.
Vietnam and Laos' Communist Parties agreed to strengthen regular exchanges, nurturing the special ties between the two nations. These exchanges serve as a platform for sharing theoretical achievements and practical experiences in building and improving political systems. Cooperation is also advancing in education, healthcare, and tourism.
Ho Chi Minh City's Vietnam-Malaysia Friendship Association highlighted the progress of bilateral cooperation and exchanges at a gathering celebrating Malaysia's National Day. The event underscored potential for expanded collaboration in economy, agriculture, and the Halal industry.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong met with prominent American figures and Vietnamese intellectuals in New York during his visit for the UN General Assembly. He emphasized Vietnam's foreign policy principles, highlighting the nation's role on the international stage.
Deputy PM Le Tien Chau stressed that vocational education restructuring aims not to reduce training capacity but could increase enrollment if it meets actual demand. Institutions under local management should serve regional and national human resource needs, not just their localities.
Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President met with leaders of major US corporations during his visit to the United States, discussing investment and cooperation. The engagements, alongside his attendance at the UN General Assembly, underscored Vietnam's international role and independent foreign policy.
The fourth conference between Vietnamese and Chinese border procuracies focused on exchanging practical experiences in combating transnational crime, aiming to bolster security and social order along the shared border.
Vietnam is discussing a modern marine governance framework to achieve its goal of becoming a strong maritime nation. Simultaneously, it is deepening international cooperation to enhance economic growth and security.
Vietnam is expanding its international flight network to accommodate a rise in tourists. By upgrading major airports and attracting new airlines, the country aims to enhance global connectivity and accelerate economic growth, a move aligned with its economic liberalization policies under a one-party system.
Vietnam's women's karate team secured the nation's first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in the team kata event, defeating Iran with a performance that blended technical skill and artistic impression.
A project to replace the Rach Doi Bridge near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is expected to proceed with an investment of approximately VND 3.2 trillion (around USD 130 million). This initiative aims to enhance transportation links between Ho Chi Minh City and Tay Ninh Province.
A ferry carrying wedding vehicles in Vietnam became unstable in heavy rain. Authorities have fined the operator, highlighting concerns about safety measures.
Ho Chi Minh City has launched a campaign offering 200 bus passengers gifts worth a total of VND100 million to encourage public transport use. This initiative aims to promote bus ridership and support citizens' daily lives amidst ongoing urban development and transportation challenges in Vietnam.