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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

Top leader of Vietnam arrives in Paris for official visit to France, International Space Summit

This visit reaffirms the high priority Vietnam places on the Vietnam–France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. It also serves as an opportunity to connect France’s strengths in science, technology, innovation, and strategic technology sectors with Vietnam’s emerging development needs.

OP-ED: Red River urban planning: Transparency key to building public consensus

Hanoi began collecting public opinions on September 7 on the comprehensive adjustment of the master plan, at a scale of 1:5,000, covering the section from Hong Ha Bridge to Me So Bridge. Community consultation will last 20 days from the date the planning documents are made public.

Top Vietnamese leader confident relations with Russia will continue to develop strongly

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam said he believes that the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia would continue to develop strongly, substantively and effectively.

Vietnam, Mongolia seek new momentum in comprehensive partnership

At the invitation of Mongolian Parliament Speaker Sandag Byambatsogt and his spouse, National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man and his spouse, along with a high-level Vietnamese delegation, will pay an official visit to Mongolia from September 11.

Vietnam, Russia strengthen comprehensive strategic partnership in new development era

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Committee and President To Lam's Russia visit is not merely a continuation of the tradition of regular high-level contacts but also an opportunity to create new momentum for cooperation between the two countries.

Hanoi pitches tourism in Beijing to deepen travel ties

Deputy Director of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism Guo Zhuqing said Beijing and Hanoi are key gateways for bilateral cultural and tourism exchange, with conditions in place to boost visitor numbers, build trust and expand business cooperation, thus supporting people-to-people ties.

Vietnam-Laos border communities strengthen bonds of friendship

Through the programme, Son La aims to showcase the nature, culture and people of Long Sap, promote traditional cultural values alongside sustainable tourism, boost tourism and trade, and foster stronger cooperation contributing to sustainable socio-economic development in Long Sap and the Moc Chau National Tourism Area.

New entrants heat up aviation market as cost pressures mount

Airlines face a market in which fuel and foreign-exchange volatility, high fleet costs and constrained aircraft supply are increasingly shaping competition alongside passenger growth and market share.

Vietnam’s National Day celebrated in Thailand, Japan, Brazil

Vietnamese Consul General in Khon Kaen Dinh Hoang Linh noted that building upon the friendship and cooperation over the past five decades, and with continuously strengthened political trust, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and Thailand will keep growing substantively, serving the interests of both peoples and standing as a model of development cooperation within ASEAN.

81st anniversary of traditional day of Vietnamese diplomatic sector observed in New York

Skilled workforce vital to Vietnam’s nuclear power programme

The long-term challenge Vietnam must proactively address is building a pool of personnel in management, regulation, research and development, and technical support. These are areas in which the country must take the initiative in training and building up its own capabilities so that it can independently conduct assessments, evaluate safety, verify technical calculations, carry out research, and provide support for the sustainable development of the nuclear programme.

OP-ED: A century of aspirations, a rising Vietnam

August Revolution lessons guide Vietnam into the new era

The 1945 August Revolution marked a historic turning point in Vietnam’s struggle for national independence, demonstrating the power of unity, self-reliance and strategic vision. Eighty-one years on, these enduring values continue to provide inspiration and momentum for Vietnam’s development in the new era.

1945 August Revolution: A triumph of patriotism and the aspiration for national independence

The 1945 August Revolution was a landmark victory in Vietnam’s history, ending colonial and feudal rule and giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. The victory ushered in a new era of independence and freedom and strongly inspired national liberation movements around the world.

OP-ED: From historic autumn of 1945 to 2045 aspiration

Eighty-one years since the August Revolution of 1945, Vietnam is at the threshold of another transformation, from a developing country to a developed, high-income nation. What links those two autumns is a refusal to bow to adversity, along with the embrace of self-reliance, national solidarity and confidence in the path chosen by the Party and President Ho Chi Minh.

OP-ED: Foreign policy must serve the national interest

It is no coincidence that Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW identifies foreign affairs as a key, regular task. In a world changing rapidly and marked by uncertainty, any disagreement or shift in relations among major powers can have a direct impact on Vietnam’s development environment.

50 years of Vietnam–Thailand diplomatic ties: Ambassadors confident of stronger Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

2026 marks a special milestone in relations between Vietnam and Thailand as the two countries celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties (August 6, 1976–August 6, 2026). Over five decades of sustained efforts, Vietnam–Thailand relations have developed comprehensively, becoming one of the most dynamic and effective bilateral relationships in the region.

Vietnam steps up e-visa rollout to protect citizens, international visitors

Supported by more open visa policies, Vietnam welcomed more than 22.8 million international visitors in 2025, the highest figure on record.

33rd Diplomatic Conference: Foreign affairs to help shape new era of national development

The 33rd Diplomatic Conference officially opened in Hanoi on August 1, with presentations from ministries, central agencies and local authorities offering in-depth analysis of practical developments and proposing breakthrough solutions across a wide range of sectors, contributing to the country's diplomatic agenda in a new era of development.

OP-ED: Transition to new development stage: Action is decisive factor

The fourth strategic shift outlined at the third meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee is therefore about building national resilience. The objective is not to eliminate every possible risk, but to strengthen the country's ability to adapt and recover when disruptions occur.