National
Beach holidays, historical sites draw crowds on second National Day holiday
Beach destinations, islands and cultural heritage sites attracted growing numbers of visitors on August 30, the second day of Vietnam’s National Day holiday, causing brief localized traffic congestion in several provinces and cities.
“Marching Forward with Vietnam” event sets Guinness World Record
Key projects in Ho Chi Minh City continue through National Day holiday
Hanoi breaks ground on two national railway projects
Long Thanh Airport construction site remains active throughout holiday
International
Vietnam–Laos coordination group reviews 2007 Hanoi Agreement implementation
The agreement between the Vietnamese and Lao Governments on facilitating the movement of people, vehicles and goods across the border provides an important framework for promoting investment and trade cooperation between the two countries.
Front leader extends condolences to China over severe Tibet landslide
“Fidel Castro Bamboo Garden” inaugurated in Cu Chi
Vietnam prioritises strengthening relations with Laos: PM
Vietnam welcomes US tech companies' long-term operations: Top leader
Business
Vietnam’s rice exports reach US$2.91 billion in eight months
The average export price in July reached US$511 per ton, up 5.8 percent year-on-year, marking the first annual increase this year.
Shopping, entertainment venues bustle during National Day break
Vietnam’s coffee exports top US$6 billion in first eight months of 2026
Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta join hands to advance tourism value chains
Vietnam Railways takes delivery of new locomotives capable of 120 km/h
Education
Sufficient textbooks, classrooms guaranteed ahead of new academic year
Ho Chi Minh City has successfully secured sufficient classrooms and textbooks for the upcoming school year while simultaneously expanding its grassroots digital literacy campaigns to empower local citizens.
Prime Minister urges crackdown on ‘achievement obsession’ in education
Education sector expected to need 43,267 more teachers after restructuring
Homeschooling trend raises concerns in Ho Chi Minh City
Top leader orders substantive education reform
Sports
Over 1,000 people in Ho Chi Minh City join cycling festival for community
More than 1,000 people took part in the Saigontourist Group Cycling Festival for Community 2026, which opened at Lam Son Square in Saigon Ward on the morning of August 30.
