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Vietnamese Prime Minister Hung affirmed Saudi Arabia as a key partner in the Middle East, expressing a desire to further develop bilateral relations. Both nations have seen positive ties in recent years and aim for more substantive and effective cooperation moving forward.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met with Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye, agreeing to strengthen political trust and substantive cooperation. Hung expressed gratitude for support to Lumitel, a joint venture of Vietnam's Viettel Group, and proposed further collaboration.
Vietnam is seeking to strengthen cooperation with Japan in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation. Support is particularly sought in human resource development and legal framework improvements.
Central Vietnam is bracing for a tropical depression, with heavy rains already causing floods and landslides over the weekend. The approaching system is expected to exacerbate these conditions, posing a high risk of flash floods and inundation in vulnerable areas.
Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training has designated digital transformation as a core priority for the 2026-2027 academic year, demanding initiatives be measured by concrete products and results. This aims to revolutionize educational management, teaching, assessment, and service delivery.
Tuyen Quang Province's military command announced that a team has discovered and collected the remains of 12 fallen soldiers from several border locations. This effort is part of the nation's policy to honor war victims and fulfill national gratitude.
Central Vietnam's Thanh Hoa Province is facing increased risks of landslides and floods due to saturated soil from continuous heavy rainfall. Authorities are intensifying evacuation efforts, infrastructure protection, and water drainage measures.
Located just over 1km off the coast of Dak Lak province, Hon Chua Island is an undeveloped natural heritage site featuring volcanic rock and coral formations sculpted by nature over millions of years, holding potential for tourism development.
Ho Chi Minh City estimates a need for approximately 70,000 workers by 2030 to support its urban railway network development. Securing personnel across project management, operations, maintenance, engineering, and consulting is a pressing challenge. Public-private partnerships are key to advancing development.
SSI Research forecasts Vietnam's GDP to grow between 8.7%-9.3% in Q3 2026, surpassing Q2's 8.39%. This projection is supported by strong growth in industrial production, foreign investment, and trade volumes.
A collection of photographs capturing daily life in Vietnam 30 years ago. Taken when international tourism was nascent, scenes from Hanoi, Hoi An, and Nha Trang reveal a simple yet resilient vitality, contrasting with the country's remarkable economic growth today.
Vietnam is promoting the 'GoGlobal Programme' to move beyond raw exports towards higher value-added goods by building brands and enhancing competitiveness in international markets. This is part of Vietnam's growth strategy under its one-party system, aiming to achieve economic independence and expand influence amidst evolving China relations and global supply chain realignments.
Vietnamese students are achieving remarkable success in international science competitions, with preliminary findings from PISA 2025 suggesting the nation is outperforming regional peers. This highlights Vietnam's focus on science education under its one-party system and its increasing engagement with the global community.
A new international intermodal rail route connecting Vietnam and China has significantly reduced transit times from 12-15 days to just seven days. This development highlights the growth of Vietnam's rail sector in international intermodal transport and is expected to boost bilateral trade.
Activities honoring President Ho Chi Minh in China's Yunnan province have underscored historical bonds and promoted cultural exchange, illustrating Vietnam's diplomatic ties and complex relationship with China under its one-party system.
Vietnam University of Technology in Hanoi has been ranked the best in Southeast Asia for Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the QS World University Rankings 2025. This highlights Vietnam's rapid progress in higher education and its focus on technological fields.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung proposed three key directions to enhance the bloc's role at the 18th BRICS Summit hosted by India. He advocated for strengthening economic resilience, creating new growth engines, and concretizing cooperation in science, technology, and innovation.
In Vietnam, the fusion of contemporary needs and heritage is creating products with local character. Many brands are leveraging materials, traditional craftsmanship, and cultural narratives to develop products in the creative design sector.
Quang Tri Province in central Vietnam experienced widespread flooding and landslides on September 13 due to heavy rainfall causing river levels to surge. Authorities have urgently evacuated approximately 2,500 residents from low-lying and riverside areas to safety. Further heavy rain is forecast, maintaining a high alert.
A traditional Mid-Autumn Festival market will be held in Hanoi's Old Quarter from September 11 to 25, 2026. Themed 'Celebrating, Preserving, and Spreading the Values of Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival,' it aims to enrich cultural experiences and attract tourists.
Quang Tri Province in central Vietnam has ordered schools in unsafe areas to close due to heavy rains, flood risks, and landslides. The directive prioritizes student safety amidst ongoing severe weather.
The Vietnamese government has directed the strengthening of food safety and quality assurance for school boarding and day meals. It specifically requests that food suppliers not be chosen solely based on low prices, signaling a move towards concrete measures to protect students' health.
Nhan Dan, the official newspaper of the Communist Party of Vietnam, released its weekly edition, Nhan Dan Cuoi Tuan, Issue No. 1959, on September 14, 2026. The publication serves as a primary outlet for official views and reporting on Vietnam's politics, economy, and society.
Vietnam's Nhan Dan newspaper participated in the 91st Avante-Garde Press Fair in Paris, featuring exhibits on President Ho Chi Minh, the Communist Party's 14th Congress goals, and national development achievements, enhancing its international outreach.
Vietnamese President and General Secretary To Lam's official visit to France marks the establishment of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, ushering in a new era of bilateral cooperation across economic, cultural, and security domains, poised for accelerated growth.
Vietnam is bracing for widespread heavy rainfall on September 14th, particularly in the northern and central regions, due to the influence of a tropical depression. The northern central area is at high risk of intense downpours exceeding 100mm within three hours, prompting flood warnings. Hanoi is also expected to experience a sharp drop in temperature.
Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have concluded negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after 14 years, creating new opportunities for Vietnamese seafood exports to high-demand, high-standard European markets.
Vietnam aims to attract 250,000 Chinese tourists during China's Golden Week national holiday. Following a similar target set by Thailand, Vietnam is enhancing flight connectivity and promotions to capture the recovering Chinese market.
An Australian tourist died after falling approximately 80 meters from a cliff at Kelingking Beach on Indonesia's Nusa Penida island. The incident at the beach, ranked second-best in Asia, highlights the critical need for enhanced safety measures for tourists.
Vietnam's northern and central regions are bracing for heavy rainfall on September 14 due to a low-pressure system, raising concerns about river flooding, landslides, urban inundation, and maritime hazards. Rainfall is expected to decrease in the south.
A man was killed and his wife and son injured in a house in Phuoc Hai commune, Ho Chi Minh City. Police have cordoned off the scene and are searching for the suspect who fled on a motorcycle. Neighbors reported the suspect was known to the victim's family.
The body of an army major who drowned while attempting to rescue a young man jumping into a river was found after over 32 hours of search in Vietnam's Hung Yen province. The major was a breadwinner for his family.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India. Both leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation in multilateral forums such as BRICS and the UN, and deepen economic ties.
Arsenale is set to enter Vietnam's luxury tourist rail market, aiming to operate services connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. This move is seen as part of Vietnam's strategy to enhance tourism infrastructure and drive economic growth.
Vietnam's footwear and bag industry continues its robust performance, with exports to the US exceeding $8 billion from January to August this year. However, enhancing domestic sourcing capabilities remains a pressing concern for the sector.
A man in Da Lat, Vietnam, has been fined VND35 million for felling a pine tree and posting a video of the act. Authorities are strictly cracking down on such behavior from the perspectives of environmental protection and public order.