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OP-ED: 9.01% growth: A springboard for Vietnam’s double-digit growth target

The impressive performance did not come from luck or a wishful mindset, but from the Government’s decisive efforts to reform institutions, remove bottlenecks, and unlock resources for growth.

Vietnam welcomes 17.7 million international visitors in January - September

September alone saw 1.77 million foreign visitors arrive in Vietnam, up 16.1% from the same month last year.

Vietnam makes continuous contributions to global cultural agenda: UNESCO Representative

UNESCO Representative to Vietnam Jonathan Wallace Baker said the Asia-Pacific Dialogue on Heritage and Authenticity, recently held in Vietnam, was a clear example of this growing contribution.

OP-ED: Top leader urges breakthrough in following resolutions, substantive personnel assessment

Overhauling the Party’s leadership methods is an objective, inevitable and urgent requirement to elevate the Party’s governing capacity and combat strength and keep the political system effective in the new development era.

ASEAN steps up cooperation in fight against criminal fugitives

Participants discussed and agreed on strategic solutions to improve cooperation through ASEAN’s multilateral and bilateral mechanisms. They adopted the conference's joint statement and agreed on a draft joint action plan to strengthen cooperation in combating criminal fugitives.

Manufacturing, trade sustain Vietnam’s economic growth: Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered forecasts Vietnam’s GDP to grow 8.7% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2026 in its latest report, up slightly from 8.4% in the second quarter, supported by industrial production, trade and domestic demand, although external uncertainties remain.

UNDP representative highlights priorities for Vietnam to become strong maritime nation

Vietnam needs flexible incentives and specialised green financial instruments, stronger inter-sectoral coordination, improved local governance capacity and a more complete MRV data system, said Francesca Nardini, Deputy Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam.

Vietnam sustaining exceptional growth: economist

Vietnam is the resilience story. Its projected growth moderates slightly from its exceptional post-2016 pace, but remains around 5% — a rate that would be remarkable for most advanced economies.

Vietnam can make substantive contributions to multilateral cooperation: former Canadian parliamentarian

Regarding Vietnam’s role in multilateral affairs, Wilfert highlighted four areas where Vietnam could further contribute to multilateral cooperation, beginning with its contribution to regional peace and stability through ASEAN and the UN.

Vietnam pushes trade as partner country at India's UPITS Show

The roughly 100 sq.m Vietnam Pavilion is divided into four sections: fruit, agricultural goods and processed food; industrial and consumer products, leather, footwear and apparel; tourism, aviation and cuisine; and others.

Vietnam demonstrates spirit of independence, self-reliance at UN forum: Chinese expert

General Secretary and President Lam’s call for competition not to turn into confrontation and for technological progress not to create new divides shows Vietnam’s direct interest in emerging issues of global governance.

Hanoi hosts International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics for first time

Vietnam is participating in IOAA 2026, which runs through October 5, with a 10-member team selected in accordance with regulations set by the Ministry of Education and Training.

Vietnam defeat Philippines 1-0 in FIFA ASEAN Cup opener

The win gives Vietnam an important boost ahead of their remaining Group B matches against Thailand on September 29 and Pakistan on October 2.

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’s address at UNGA 81 reflects global technology landscape: US expert

US technology expert David Ho said the top Vietnamese leader’s assessment of opportunities and challenges in science and technology, innovation, digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) is in line with global trends.

ASIAD 2026: Vietnam rowers race to bronze in women’s quadruple sculls

Competing at the Nagaragawa International Rowing Course in Japan, the Vietnamese crew clocked 6:43, finishing just two seconds behind Uzbekistan.

General Secretary and President To Lam meets UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

Appreciating Vietnam’s active and pioneering engagement in security, political affairs, sustainable development and a just energy transition, Secretary-General Guterres expressed his hope that Vietnam will continue to play a strong role in the world’s transformation, contribute to efforts to address climate change under the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), and promote emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI).

France’s Nice marks Vietnam's Mid-Autumn Festival with biggest celebration

It was the first time the festival had been staged in Nice at this scale, combining cultural and art programming with activities for families and children.

Vietnam Culture Day expected to become national cultural brand

People, communities, artists, intellectuals, businesses and young people should be placed at the centre as both participants and creators, as well as direct beneficiaries of cultural achievements during activities marking Vietnam Culture Day, according to Deputy PM Pham Thi Thanh Tra.

VNA proposes establishing mechanism for sharing, verifying information

VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang said that the VNA is developing a three-pronged approach to fact-checking: verifying information at the source; utilising technology to scan for and flag potentially false information; and establishing rapid fact-checking channels, thereby affirming its role as a key national news agency.