National
Unified multi-layered spatial planning to optimize urban space
A draft version of the Urban Development Law proposes establishing a single comprehensive master plan for each city, a move aimed at maximizing the organization and utilization of urban space.
Drone incursion at Tan Son Nhat prompts crackdown on illegal UAV use
Ministry orders tighter safety oversight after VN34 flight incident
An Giang steps up efforts to ensure progress, quality of APEC 2027 projects
Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power project faces land documentation hurdles
International
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung pays tribute to former Chinese Premier
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung led a delegation representing the Party, State and Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) to the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam on August 18 morning to pay respects to former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji and sign the condolence book.
Vietnam, Cambodia intensify efforts to repatriate martyrs’ remains
Ho Chi Minh City joins global Cities for Better Health network to tackle obesity
Vietnamese leaders send congratulations to Congo on 66th National Day
Vietnamese leaders send condolences over passing of former Chinese Premier
Business
HOSE loses VND545 trillion, six companies exit billion-dollar club
Stock market capitalization on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) stood at more than VND8.22 quadrillion (US$316 billion) at the end of July 2026, equivalent to 64.01 percent of Vietnam's 2025 GDP.
Vietnamese engineers transforming gritty realities of production
ST25 rice officially enters Selgros wholesale supermarket chain in Germany
An Thoi Dong farmers prosper from aquaculture potential
Vietnam OCOP Festival 2026 to be held in Ho Chi Minh City
Education
Ministry overhauls education network to streamline public schools
The Ministry of Education has launched a sweeping overhaul of the national school network, aiming to streamline operations and strengthen public education.
Parents struggle to secure textbooks as new school year nears
Ho Chi Minh City approves plan to streamline public educational institutions
Brand new schools, upgraded classrooms welcome students for upcoming term
Ho Chi Minh City to hold 2026-2027 hybrid school opening ceremonies
Sports
ASEAN Cup 2026: Vietnam secure 2-0 win over Malaysia in semifinal first leg
Vietnam opened the score in stoppage time of the first half. In the fourth minute of added time, Truong Tien Anh delivered an accurate cross from the right, allowing Xuan Son to rise high and head the ball into the net for a 1-0 lead.
