National
Government approves Metro Line 1 extension to Dong Nai and Long Thanh Airport
On August 27, the Government issued Resolution No. 255/NQ-CP on the construction of an urgent project to extend Metro Line No. 1 (Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien) to Dong Nai City’s administrative center and Long Thanh International Airport.
Floods recede in northern Vietnam as death toll rises to three
Prime Minister requests quality, timely completion of draft laws
Long Thanh International Airport readiness reviewed ahead of operations
Vietnam steps up efforts to build database on fallen soldiers
International
Vietnam welcomes US tech companies' long-term operations: Top leader
Party General Secretary and President To Lam endorsed Qualcomm's plan to position Vietnam as a key Asian hub and significant global R&D center, which aligns with the two countries' science, technology and innovation cooperation.
Deputy PM Pham Thi Thanh Tra welcomes US Ambassador Jennifer Wicks
Ho Chi Minh City, PATA explore closer tourism cooperation
Ho Chi Minh City, China's Yunnan seek breakthroughs across multiple sectors
Vietnam sends condolences to China, Nepal over natural disasters
Business
Petrol, diesel prices fall in August 27 adjustment
Petrol and diesel prices were reduced from 15 p.m. on August 27 following the latest adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the Ministry of Finance.
Nasdaq ready to support Vietnam’s capital market following upgrade
Ho Chi Minh City proposes up to VND850 million monthly salary for IFC CEO
Banks offer VND408 trillion in preferential loans to businesses
30 percent tax cut offers relief to businesses, households
Education
Prime Minister urges crackdown on ‘achievement obsession’ in education
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung called for decisive measures to combat exam fraud and the entrenched “achievement obsession,” stressing that violations reflect deeper issues of legal compliance and demanding substantive reforms in teaching.
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
Vietnam education sector pivots towards genuine quality, efficiency
Sports
PM congratulates Vietnam’s national football team on ASEAN Cup triumph
Following Vietnam’s triumph at the ASEAN Championship, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung sent a letter congratulating and praising the national team for their outstanding achievement.
