National
KOL summit highlights responsibility in digital trust
The second National KOL Summit, KOL Summit 2026, took place in Ho Chi Minh City on September 7, bringing together more than 1,000 artists, KOLs, content creators and representatives of agencies, organizations and businesses from across the country.
Hanoi opens public consultations on adjustment to Red River urban planning
Vietnam-Japan Local Cooperation Forum: PM urges action on strategic commitments
Party, State leaders attend new school year opening ceremonies
PM urges substantive education reform in 2026–2027 school year
International
Top Vietnamese leader meets Russian Communist Party chief
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam met with Chairman of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF) Gennady Zyuganov in Moscow on September 7 afternoon (local time).
Vietnamese NA President meets with Korean Prime Minister
Top leader departs for visits to Russia, France
Top Vietnamese leader confident relations with Russia to develop strongly
PM urges Vietnam-Japan investment ties to evolve into co-development partnership
Business
Durian prices fall as exports surge, China remains key market
Domestic durian prices declined in August and early September as supplies increased in the Central Highlands and Mekong Delta, while exports continued to rise sharply, particularly to China.
Credit growth in Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai outpaces national average
VN-Index targets 1,890, 1,945 as upgrade optimism builds
Vietnam-Japan Local Cooperation Forum introduces signature products in Hue
170 businesses join global supply chain connections
Education
17 million more textbooks, workbooks to be printed amid shortages
The Vietnam Education Publishing House (VEPH) announced plans to print an additional 17 million copies of textbooks and workbooks throughout September 2026.
New academic year for 26 million pupils, students kicks off longform
Party, State leaders attend new school year opening ceremonies
Massive school consolidation marks historic turning point in national education
Ho Chi Minh City Party Chief attends opening ceremony for new academic year
Sports
Vietnam finishes second at Jujitsu Thailand Open Grand Prix 2026
Vietnam's national jujitsu team finished second overall at the Jujitsu Thailand Open Grand Prix 2026 in Thailand, winning nine gold, two silver, and four bronze medals.
