National
Urban Development Law opens door to pilot policies
The President has promulgated the new Urban Development Law, empowering cities and special economic zones to test special mechanisms and policies taking effect from September 2026.
Heavy rain, rising rivers trigger flooding in southern Vietnam
Large crowds attend 234th death anniversary of Emperor Quang Trung
President’s orders promulgating 15 newly-adopted laws announced
Hanoi seeks public feedback on bold Hoan Kiem Lake revamp
International
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung sets off for 18th BRICS Summit in India
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam left Hanoi on September 12 morning for the 18th BRICS Summit and bilateral activities in India from September 12-13, at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Vietnam’s top leader concludes official visit to France
Vietnamese NA President experiences Mongolian traditional culture
PM’s attendance at BRICS Summit affirms Vietnam’s role
Vietnam brings solar power to Cuban schools
Business
Ho Chi Minh City leverages global partnerships to fuel sustainable growth
Ho Chi Minh City is moving to convert its expansive international network into tangible economic momentum, opening the 3rd HCMC Friendship Dialogue on Thursday to drive concrete cross-border collaboration.
Businesses raise customs concerns over tax, re-exports
Bold technological upgrades drive massive revenue surge for suburban farmers
Ho Chi Minh City, Northern localities strengthen economic ties
Tax authorities clean up IDs to target shell businesses
Education
STEM education policies see growing appeal
The rising number of students enrolling in STEM fields during the 2026 admissions season signals a positive shift in the applicant pool.
Deputy PM demands accountability over textbook shortages
Parents experience substantial relief securing necessary schoolbooks
Schools across Ho Chi Minh City rush to ensure textbooks reach every student
Ho Chi Minh City schools adopt flexible lunch, midday rest arrangements
Sports
Vietnamese sport steps beyond its comfort zone at 20th Asian Games
The ASIAD 20 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, will provide a crucial test for Vietnamese sport as it enters a new phase of development, with results expected to offer a clearer measure of the country's potential and progress toward Olympic-level competition.
