National
General Staff orders proactive response, swift recovery from natural disasters
The General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army issued Urgent Dispatch No. 5235/TM-TC to agencies and units, ordering proactive measures to respond to natural disasters and a focus on swiftly addressing the consequences of heavy rain and flooding.
Heavy rain causes localized flooding in Nghe An border areas
Urban Development Law passed, paving way for Ho Chi Minh City’s growth
National Assembly approves 30 percent income tax cut for individuals, businesses
National Assembly passes Urban Development Law with 93 percent approval
International
Prime Minsiter receives Chilean Foreign Minister
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung gave a reception in Hanoi on August 24 visiting Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna.
Vietnam–China economic corridor shifts to integrated cooperation
UK-Vietnam cooperation deepens ASEAN-UK partnership trust: Ambassador
Key Vietnamese leader pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh in Singapore
Parliamentary cooperation a pillar of Vietnam - Côte d’Ivoire ties
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.
