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Vietnam's top leader has departed for the UN General Assembly and a state visit to Canada. The trip aims to strengthen ties with the UN, the US, and Canada, and to showcase Vietnam's proactive role on the global stage.
Can Tho City, Vietnam, is promoting its voluntary social insurance program to freelancers and rural workers with unstable employment. The initiative aims to encourage savings for old age and expand social security coverage.
Vietjet has been recognized by Forbes Vietnam in its Top 50 Best Listed Companies, acknowledging its outstanding business performance, capital efficiency, management capabilities, and long-term growth prospects. The airline led in budget contributions within the private aviation and logistics sector.
Vietnam's National Assembly has requested the Minister of Education and Training to clarify five key issues concerning the implementation of policies and laws in the education and training sector. This includes new aspects of the revised Education Law and an action plan for building a culture of honesty, integrity, and substance in education.
Khanh Hoa province in central Vietnam has been selected to host the final activities and grand final of Miss World 2026. This is expected to promote the province's natural landscapes, cultural heritage, and people internationally, thereby attracting more tourists.
The "Borderland Moon Festival" program was held in the border areas of Dak Lak province, Vietnam, targeting disadvantaged children. The border guards, in cooperation with local organizations and benefactors, brought joy and vitality to the children.
Vietnam's Ministry of Health has ordered 16 affected provinces to strengthen food and water source control to prevent food poisoning after Typhoon No. 4 and heavy rains. Preventing the circulation of contaminated food and ensuring the safety of relief supplies for victims are urgent priorities.
Two ancient brick tombs, provisionally dated to the 4th-6th centuries, have been unearthed in Nghe An Province, Vietnam, during an emergency excavation. The discovery includes numerous valuable burial objects, offering significant insights into the region's past culture and society.
Vietnam's Communist Party has moved senior officials, including sons of influential politicians, to local posts as part of a leadership reshuffle. This personnel strategy appears aimed at strengthening the party's power base and fostering younger talent.
Vietnam is bracing for widespread heavy rainfall from the central to southern regions, with very intense downpours expected in localized areas of the south and central highlands. Authorities are issuing alerts, while the prolonged impact of El Niño is also a concern.
The Vietnamese sports delegation proudly marched at the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD 20) in Nagoya, Japan. The Games feature tens of thousands of athletes from 45 countries and territories competing across 43 sports.
Torrential rains exceeding 300mm have caused widespread flooding in Vinh city, central Vietnam, submerging roads and apartment basements. Residents faced challenges rescuing vehicles due to power outages and flooded pathways.
A significant stretch of coastline in Mui Ne, a popular tourist destination in central Vietnam, has become heavily polluted with trash, extending over one kilometer. This situation raises environmental concerns and poses a threat to the local economy.
Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training has mandated that nearly 19,000 schools nationwide establish environments for 'genuine teaching, learning, testing, and results' by 2030, aiming to enhance academic integrity and eradicate cheating.
Nguyen The Manh has been elected as the new Chairman of the Thai Nguyen Provincial People's Committee. He aims to drive economic growth, industrial and strategic infrastructure development, and digital transformation, positioning the province as a major industrial hub in the northern mountainous region.
The Vietnamese government has decided to set the lifespan of apartment buildings based on their construction duration, aligning it with the building's service life. This aims to clarify rights and obligations during reconstruction and curb real estate speculation.
Hanoi will commence offering periodic health check-ups to its residents starting July 1, 2026, as part of the implementation of the Capital Law. This initiative aims for early disease detection and a shift towards preventive healthcare.
Vietnam's Ministry of Construction is set to mandate a minimum 1km spacing between railway crossings outside urban areas, up from the current 500m, to reduce accident risks. Urban crossings will maintain a 500m minimum. This measure is part of ongoing regulatory updates for railway safety.
Vietnam's Communist Party Central Committee has adopted Resolution No. 26, focusing on strengthening the synergy between cultural industries and tourism. The initiative aims to drive economic growth and enhance international competitiveness through heritage utilization and digitalization.
On September 20, while Northern Vietnam is expected to enjoy sunny weather, heavy rainfall is forecast for the Central and Southern regions. Torrential downpours are particularly anticipated in the Central Highlands and the South, with warnings issued for floods and landslides.
Vietnam's President and General Secretary To Lam is visiting the US and Canada to attend UN discussions and deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The visit aims to enhance economic cooperation, with US support anticipated for Vietnam's 2027 APEC hosting.
Vietnam is advancing the enhancement of its national land database. Over 102.96 million land parcels have been surveyed and updated, with nearly 68.25 million synchronized and 43.34 million meeting the criteria of being 'accurate, complete, clean, and current.' However, delays in data synchronization and parcels not meeting standards persist, necessitating further data enrichment and quality improvement.
The Vietnamese government has established the Vietnam Credit Institutions Asset Management Company (VAMC), a state-owned enterprise specializing in the resolution of non-performing loans (NPLs) within the country. The company aims to stabilize the financial system and promote healthy credit extension by acquiring and processing NPLs, with an initial capital of VND 5 trillion.
Vietnam's major cities are experiencing severe flooding due to unprecedented heavy rainfall, disrupting transportation and daily life. The persistent issue highlights the urgent need for infrastructure upgrades, pushing authorities to address the crisis.
Vietnam's pharmaceutical market, valued at approximately $7 billion, is experiencing annual growth of 12-15%. Digital transformation is enhancing efficiency and transparency across management, production, distribution, and drug usage, contributing to the sector's healthy expansion.
Heavy rainfall in Vinh city, central Vietnam, caused a severe flood in an apartment building's basement parking lot, submerging numerous motorbikes. The incident highlights the vulnerability of urban infrastructure to extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change.
Four Vietnamese fine-dining establishments have been removed from Asia's Best Fine-Dining Restaurants list for 2026. Last year, five Vietnamese restaurants were featured, but only one made this year's ranking, reflecting shifts in the country's culinary recognition.
Vietnam's tourism sector is grappling with a significant labor shortage across hotels, travel agencies, and restaurants, driven by a surge in international visitors. Addressing this human resource gap is crucial for achieving the 2030 goal of tourism contributing 10-12% to GDP.
A monument titled "President Ho Chi Minh with the Festival of the Nation" has been erected at Hung Temple in Phu Tho Province, a sacred site symbolizing Vietnam's founding myths. The monument connects the Hung King era of nation-building with the era of Ho Chi Minh, symbolizing the spirit of national unity and self-reliance. Ho Chi Minh's teachings continue to inspire generations with their message of responsibility for safeguarding the nation.
General Secretary and President To Lam sent a heartfelt message to children both domestically and abroad on the occasion of the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival. The message expresses wishes for their healthy development and future contributions to Vietnam.
Vietnam is recognized for its proactive role in shaping ASEAN's strategic future. Its leadership in sustainable finance and regional security is fostering deeper cooperation and international trust within the bloc.
The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Vietnam anticipates the top leader's upcoming visit to the U.S. will strengthen bilateral economic ties, resolve trade issues, and create investment opportunities in new sectors, particularly semiconductors, AI, digital economy, and energy.
Vietnam's "Music and Heritage" program aims to integrate traditional arts into modern society. Organizers emphasize that cultural heritage is a living, evolving flow, not just static artifacts, enriched by each generation.
Lang Son Province in northern Vietnam has opened its 'Borderland Light Festival,' aiming to showcase regional culture and promote trade and tourism between Vietnam and China, fostering economic revitalization and strengthening bilateral ties.
Vietnam faces heightened risks of extreme heat, water scarcity, droughts, and widespread forest fires due to the El Niño phenomenon. Authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures.
Dong Thap province in Vietnam is accelerating the creation and updating of electronic health records (Sổ sức khỏe điện tử) to enhance public health. The province aims to cover over 90% of residents by October 2026, utilizing the VNeID app and integrating health insurance and social security accounts.