National
Economic police asked to reinforce core role in combat against corruption
Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man attended a ceremony held in Hanoi on August 8 to mark the 70th traditional day of the Economic Police (August 10, 1956–2026).
Heavy rains sweep away temporary bridges, triggering landslides in Nghe An
Coral reefs in Con Dao show signs of recovery
Draft law seeks to empower cities to proactively drive development
Only four rest stops on North–South Expressway offer EV charging
International
Parliamentary cooperation forms key pillar of Vietnam–Thailand ties: top leader
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam urged the effective implementation of the action plan for the Vietnam–Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for 2026–2031.
Vietnam, Laos strengthen political, defense ties
Ho Chi Minh City celebrates 59th anniversary of ASEAN's establishment
Top legislator asks new US ambassador to forward parliamentary ties
PM hosts outgoing Malaysian Ambassador
Business
Pork supply chain scandal exposes food safety gaps
Authorities in Vietnam are grappling with a major food safety crisis after thousands of pigs tested positive for Salbutamol, a banned growth-promoting chemical, in Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai City.
50 Vietnamese labs approved for durian, jackfruit exports to China
British investors propose sea port, industrial urban complex in Quang Ninh
Ho Chi Minh City expands access to global capital
NA deputies debate flexible credit rules, crypto assets in banking reform
Education
Ministry issues academic year schedule framework for 2026-2027
The Ministry of Education and Training has issued Decision No. 2308/QD-BGDDT, which promulgates the academic year schedule framework for preschool education, general education, and continuing education nationwide.
Vietnamese students win nine medals at 2026 International AI Olympiad
Experts discuss strategies to establish high-performing schools
Vietnam accelerates nationwide school mergers to reduce administrative units
Ministry orders exam retake in Tuyen Quang after widespread fraud
Sports
Vietnam carefully plots route to ASEAN Cup semifinals
Vietnam will close their ASEAN Cup 2026 Group A campaign against Cambodia at 8 p.m. on Friday, with Head Coach Kim Sang-sik expected to rotate his squad while keeping one eye on the knockout stage.
