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Da Nang steps up efforts to tap Russia, CIS markets

Da Nang welcomed more than 411,000 visitors from Russia and other CIS countries in the first eight months of 2026, up 94.2% year-on-year and accounting for about 5.8% of total international arrivals.

Vingroup sets up new firm, expands into oil and gas sector

Vietnam seeks bigger share of global Halal market

Vietnam eyes building national brands for cultural industries

"Secret weapon" propelling Phu Quoc to Asia's next MICE epicentre

Sun Group attends meeting between Vietnam's top leader and Boeing in US

On September 21 (local time) in New York, General Secretary and President To Lam met with Boeing leaders. Representatives of Sun Group and major Vietnamese aviation companies, including Sun PhuQuoc Airways, Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet, attended the meeting.

Top leader’s UN speech reaffirms Vietnam’s consistent choice of peace, cooperation, development

The speech carries one consistent message: humanity shouldn't treat confrontation as inevitable in a fast-changing world. Instead, it should proactively manage change through trust, international law, dialogue, cooperation and shared responsibility.

Top leader holds talks with Canadian Prime Minister

Vietnam regards Canada as a friend and a trusted partner with which it shares many common interests and strategic perspectives, said top leader To Lam.

Individual payment account balances at banks reached 46.2 billion USD

Financial reports from 28 banks showed that total customer demand deposits from both individuals and businesses stood at approximately 2.98 quadrillion VND as of June 30, 2026, a decrease of 2% compared to the end of 2025.

Vietnam makes multiple appearances at World Spa Awards 2026

In the Vietnam category, Chanterelle – Spa by JW at JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa was named Vietnam's Best Resort Spa 2026.

Top leader’s state visit to drive more substantive, closer Vietnam-Canada ties

This trip reflects the importance both sides attach to the Comprehensive Partnership and is expected to provide fresh impetus for elevating bilateral ties to a higher level.

Top Vietnamese leader meets representatives of major US groups in New York

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam met with leaders of three major US groups – Warburg Pincus, Boeing and Apple – in New York on the afternoon of September 21 (local time).

Top leader departs for UNGA 81 high-level debate, state visit to Canada

The trip is expected to make an important contribution to further strengthening and deepening Vietnam’s relations with the UN, the US and its partners; promoting more substantive and closely connected Vietnam–Canada ties; and affirming Vietnam’s proactive, active and responsible role in global issues, as well as its active contribution to regional and global peace, stability, cooperation and development.

Vietnam takes steps to maintain, leverage opportunities from emerging market status

The next steps following the upgrade were clearly outlined in the securities market upgrade scheme, which took effect in September 2025, Vice Chairman of the State Securities Commission (SSC) Bui Hoang Hai told the Vietnam News Agency (VNA).

What will it take for Phu Quoc to become the world’s next MICE tourism hub?

For Phu Quoc, MICE represents more than simply another high-potential source of visitors. The segment could help the island evolve from a largely seasonal resort destination into a year-round tourism hub, while increasing spending per visitor and strengthening its ability to attract corporate groups, investors and international professionals.

General Secretary and President To Lam sends mid-Autumn festival letter to children

In his September 19 letter, he extended his warmest wishes and affection to Vietnamese children at home and abroad, as well as foreign children living in Vietnam, expressing his hope that each Mid-Autumn Festival would leave them with beautiful and lasting memories.

Vietnam, China seek stronger, more substantive cooperation

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc called on China to facilitate Vietnamese agricultural exports, deepen cooperation on quarantine and soon sign a memorandum of understanding designating Vietnam as the featured country for the "Shared Big Market: Export to China Series Activities" in 2027.

Institutions must pave the way for development: PM

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung stressed that institutions must stay one step ahead and pave the way for development.

‘Ban Sac’ 2026 brings Vietnamese cultural values to life in digital space

“Ban Sac” is an online platform combining culture, digital communications and artificial intelligence (AI), running from September 15 to October 31 on its official website, www.bansac.vn.

Health cooperation adds fresh momentum to Vietnam-US relations

Through this MOU, the US Department of State, working with Congress, plans to provide 98.75 million USD in life-saving global health assistance over the next five years, including 21.385 million USD in dedicated Global Health Security funding, to support Vietnam’s transition to full country ownership of its HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis programmes while strengthening its capacity to detect and respond to emerging and re-emerging infectious disease threats.

OP-ED: High-level diplomacy expands cooperation space, mobilises new resources for development

A prominent common feature of the recent visits is that high-level diplomacy has gone beyond consolidating political relations and focused more strongly on areas that directly serve development.

Documentary highlights shared revolutionary ideals of Ho Chi Minh, Fidel Castro

Although President Ho Chi Minh and Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro never met, the two historic leaders shared a revolutionary vision centered on independence, freedom, happiness and equality for humanity, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba Le Quang Long.

Top leader of Vietnam honoured with 2026 Lev Tolstoy International Peace Prize

Russian President Vladimir Putin described General Secretary and President To Lam as a respected and visionary political figure and a true patriot who has chosen the path of devoted service to the Fatherland and the protection of national interests.

Vietnam-India trade surpasses 10 billion USD in first half of 2026

Vietnam and India can achieve the target of raising bilateral trade to 25 billion USD by 2030, though ambitious, with strong determination from both sides.

Phong Nha - Ke Bang named among Vietnam’s 11 most beautiful destinations

According to the magazine, boat trips into Phong Nha Cave and strolls through Paradise Cave (both family-friendly) offer a tantalising glimpse of their astonishing scale, but the real adventure lies deeper within the park, where cavers wade through underground rivers and weave among stalagmites.