National
Urban Development Law opens greater autonomy, demands institutional capacity
The draft Urban Development Law grants major cities unprecedented autonomy, yet translating these policies into reality requires building an apparatus fully capable of absorbing, refining, and executing newly delegated authorities.
Vietnam urged to adopt multi-layered governance to tackle drone threats
Traffic crash victims with injuries above 81 percent eligible for VND100 mln aid
Landslide risks loom over communities in North-Central region
Da Nang approves adjustments for US$2.1 bn Da Phuoc Int'l Urban Area project
International
Vietnam, Laos conduct joint patrol to safeguard border security
The patrol was carried out by the Nam Nhu Border Guard Station under the Dien Bien Border Guard Command and Border Guard Company 114 under the Phongsaly provincial Military Command of Laos.
Top Vietnamese leader meets with New Zealand House Speaker
Quang Tri commemorates 100th birth anniversary of Cuban Leader Fidel Castro
Official welcome ceremony held for top Vietnamese leader in New Zealand
ASEAN, Canada deepen strategic partnership, with Vietnam as key bridge
Business
Int'l sports exhibitions, export trade fair open in Ho Chi Minh City
A series of events opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City on August 13, including the Vietnam Sport Show 2026, Vietnam Cycle Expo 2026 and the 14th Zhejiang Export (Vietnam) Fair 2026.
Da Nang has logistics advantages but lacks cargo flows
VN-Index plunges 27.55 points as profit-taking intensifies
Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates US$60 million polysilicon manufacturing plant
Da Nang seeks to drive development of Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor
Education
More than 320 candidates sit retake exam in Tuyen Quang amid investigation
More than 320 candidates sat a national high school graduation exam retake in Tuyen Quang on August 14 after irregularities invalidated their original results.
Universities offer financial relief as tuition fees hit ceiling
Le Quy Don Award nurtures young ambitions
HCMC secures classrooms, facilities ahead of new school year
Draft decree proposes expanded tuition support
Sports
Vietnam sepak takraw team wins four medals at 2026 World Championships
Vietnam's sepak takraw team secured four medals, including one gold, two silver and one bronze, at the 2026 Sepak Takraw World Championship - King's Cup 2026.
