National
Landslide blocks National Highway 217 in Thanh Hoa longform
Heavy rains on August 24 triggered a landslide at Km130 of National Highway 217 in Trung Ha Commune, Thanh Hoa Province, urging authorities to relocate households and travelers to take alternative routes.
Stronger decentralization, tech innovation urged in new urban legislation
Typhoon Narra leaves over 56,000 customers without power
Key laws and resolutions to be adopted on NA’s final working day
Veterans revisit historic battlefields, renew commitment to the nation
International
Parliamentary cooperation a pillar of Vietnam - Côte d’Ivoire ties
National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man held talks with his Côte d’Ivoire counterpart Patrick Achi in Hanoi on August 23, following an official welcome ceremony at the National Assembly building.
Key leader leaves Hanoi for official visit to Singapore
Singapore media highlights inaugural Vietnam-Singapore Strategic Dialogue
Vietnam, Canada look forward to early elevation of bilateral ties
JICA helps Ho Chi Minh City upgrade drainage sewer system
Business
VN-Index tests 1,800 points as FTSE reclassification boosts inflow hopes
FTSE Russell's inclusion of 27 Vietnamese stocks in the FTSE GEIS has raised hopes for stronger foreign inflows, but analysts say the VN-Index needs stronger fundamentals and liquidity to break above 1,800 points.
Nearly 160,000 agricultural products added to national traceability system
Da Lat, nearby areas seek investment in infrastructure, tourism, agriculture
Vietnam’s FDI sector dominates exports amid global supply chain shifts
Businesses proactively streamline, restructure
Education
“Wings to Dreams” scholarships awarded
The 2026 “Wings to Dreams” program awarded scholarships to 100 disadvantaged but hardworking students and provided 120 tuition scholarships for successful college and university applicants.
Education ministry requires full textbook supplies for schools by August 30
Ho Chi Minh City rolls out free textbook policy for 2026-2027 school year
AI education to be introduced in schools from 2026-2027 academic year
Surging demand prompts textbook restocking through September
Sports
Vietnam eyes more milestones after stunning win over Thailand
Vietnam returned to Hanoi on August 23 holding a 2-0 lead over Thailand and with two days to prepare for the decisive second leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup final at My Dinh Stadium on August 26.
