National
Expressway sections from Quang Ngai to Nha Trang to collect tolls from August 14
The Vietnam Road Administration announced on August 11 that toll collection would begin at 2 p.m. on August 14 on five component projects of the eastern North-South Expressway project for the 2021-2025 period.
Vietnam donates U$3.8 mil in aid to Cuba to mark Fidel Castro’s birth centenary
Vietnam's labor federation backs seven-day Lunar New Year holiday for 2027
Press agencies join efforts to find, identify fallen soldiers
Draft urban law proposes private support for public administrative services
International
Vietnam, Netherlands to deepen cooperation, elevate Comprehensive Partnership
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten discussed and agreed on new directions to deepen bilateral relations during their high-level phone talks on August 11.
Vietnam sends condolences to Colombia over earthquake losses
Top leader receives Vietnamese intellectuals, scientists in Australia
Top leader To Lam, Australian PM meet the press following talks
Australian Governor-General hosts welcome ceremony for top Vietnamese leader
Business
Vietnamese banks accept lower profits to boost credit access for businesses
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has mandated commercial banks to reduce lending rates, aiming to unblock capital flows, lower business costs, and stimulate broader economic growth.
Vietnam Railways transforms into Vietnam National Railway Group
Vietnamese banks roll out cheaper credit for SMEs
Vietnam’s seafood exports surpass US$12 billion annually
Cashless payment value reaches 28 times GDP in first half of 2026
Education
Ho Chi Minh City proposes full tuition support for medical residents
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health said on August 11 that it is finalizing a draft resolution on special policies to support medical residency training to meet the city's demand for highly specialized healthcare professionals.
Digital tools transform school meal safety in Ho Chi Minh City
High school named after General Vo Nguyen Giap in Ho Chi Minh City inaugurated
Ho Chi Minh City ready for new school year
High school exam scores lose dominance in 2026 university enrollment trends
Sports
Sports-related insults, abusive behavior face heavy fines
The violators may be fined from VND15 million (US$570) to VND20 million (US$760).
