National
HCMC Women's Union, Border Guard Command strengthen coastal border cooperation
The Ho Chi Minh City Women's Union and the Ho Chi Minh City Border Guard Command on August 21 signed a cooperation program to carry out activities on the city's sea and island borders and port border gates for the 2026-2030 period.
NA deputies urge safeguard for residents' livelihoods in land law amendments
Gia Lai Border Guard saves 12 fishermen as vessel sinks
Agencies intensify preparations for Long Thanh Airport launch
Level-2 Field Hospital No. 7 admits two outstanding female officers to Party
International
Vietnam to achieve development goals: Cambodian First Deputy PM
Cambodia’s First Deputy PM Neth Savoeun described the friendship between the two countries as special and invaluable, stressing that mutual assistance, both in the past and at present, has contributed to development and prosperity for their peoples.
Côte d’Ivoire National Assembly President to pay official visit to Vietnam
Vietnam welcomes China’s visa simplification for Vietnamese citizens
Deputy defence minister meets with Chinese public security official
Vietnam highly evaluates Mexico’s role in Latin America
Business
Businesses proactively streamline, restructure
In the first seven months of 2026, a total of 187,200 businesses were newly established or resumed operations nationwide, averaging around 26,700 businesses per month.
China approves 567 more codes for Vietnamese durian growers, packers
Vietnam cutting red tape, boosting credit to fuel economic growth
Petrol, diesel prices increase on August 20
Experts call for solutions to boost sustainable durian exports
Education
Ho Chi Minh City rolls out free textbook policy for 2026-2027 school year
Ho Chi Minh City will begin implementing a policy to provide free textbooks to all eligible students from the 2026-2027 school year, with the initial phase based on actual borrowing needs to prevent waste and ensure efficient use of public funds.
AI education to be introduced in schools from 2026-2027 academic year
Surging demand prompts textbook restocking through September
Millions of extra textbooks printed for supply security for next academic year
Ho Chi Minh City pledges free textbooks for all needy students
Sports
Tickets sold out for Vietnamese fans at ASEAN Cup final against Thailand
All 3,000 tickets allocated to Vietnamese supporters for the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final between Thailand and Vietnam were completely sold out a day before matchday.
