More than 1,000 police officers have been dispatched to the northern mountainous region after days of heavy rain left at least five people dead, four missing, and caused widespread damage.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang commended the unity and sense of responsibility shown by the Vietnamese community in Udon Thani and across Thailand.

Ho Chi Minh City will roll out new downtown duty-free shopping rules next month, aiming to boost international visitor spending and open fresh opportunities for tourism, retail, and premium Vietnamese products.

The Ministry of Education and Training has issued regulations allowing schools to hire retired teachers full-time, creating a unified framework to leverage their expertise while protecting permanent staff development.

Vietnamese fighter Tran Thi Thanh Ha claimed the country's first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Jujitsu Championships in Kazakhstan after winning the women's 52kg Fighting event on July 18.