Vietnam has begun applying the Apostille Convention with 125 member states eliminating the need for consular legalization of eligible foreign public documents, significantly simplifying procedures for individuals, businesses and government agencies.

Ho Chi Minh City is expanding cooperation with France and Hungary in artificial intelligence, logistics and urban transport through a series of high-level meetings aimed at boosting the city's development and international integration.

Municipal authorities are transforming urban agriculture by extensively integrating advanced technology, automated farming models, and digital data to ensure sustainable economic growth alongside environmental protection.

Minister Hoang Minh Son has pledged to prevent textbook shortages from recurring, assuring lawmakers that the Ministry of Education and Training ensure students nationwide receive textbooks on time at the start of school year.

Vietnam's junior finswimming team finished atop the medal table at the 2026 CMAS Asian Championship Finswimming Indoor Juniors, which concluded in China on September 21.