By September 15, 2026, the 2G network will be officially shut down nationwide, freeing up frequency resources for more advanced telecommunications technologies. This move aligns with the development goals of both network providers and the country.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature emphasizes the urgent need for coordinated efforts to protect mangrove forests, which are vital habitats for millions of vulnerable communities and diverse species.

To quickly mobilize resources to support communities affected by storms and floods, and in response to the launch of a national campaign to aid victims of super typhoon Yagi, the Central Relief Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front has announced account number and contact information for donations.

General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse are on a state visit to Vietnam. The visit from September 10-13 is made at the invitation of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man pays an official visit to Russia and co-chairs the third meeting of the Vietnam-Russia Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Committee.

Mozambican President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi and his spouse are on a three-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Party General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse. This trip marks President Nyusi's first visit to Vietnam since taking office and also the first visit by a Mozambican president to the Southeast Asian nation in over 17 years.

Hanoi Pho (Vietnamese noodle soup) is known for its subtly sweet broth made from simmered bones, tender yet firm meat, clear broth, soft, thin rice noodles, and a fresh garnish of herbs and green onions.

The wearing of “ao dai” (traditional long dress) costume and tailoring craft of the dress has been recognised as a national intangible heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the fourth such recognition in the central province.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam and his spouse are paying a state visit to China. The visit from August 18 – 20 is made at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping.

Travel site Wanderlust Storytellers recently listed Mu Cang Chai of Vietnam among 25 places with surreal beauty worldwide.

With its pristine and majestic natural landscapes, along with stunning cave systems, rivers, and streams, the central province of Quang Binh is rated as one of the 13 most beautiful destinations in the world by Travel+Leisure magazine.

Despite numerous difficulties and challenges from complicated and unpredictable global developments over the first seven months of this year, Vietnam's economy continued to record positive outcomes thanks to the effective implementation of the Government's resolutions to promote growth.

Vietnam’s e-commerce market has seen consistent growth, boasting an average annual growth rate of 16-30% over the past four years, the highest in the world, according to a report recently released by OpenGov Asia, a content platform dedicated to sharing ICT-related knowledge and information to better serve citizens and customers.

TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, has recently picked Hanoi among its top 15 must-visit food cities in the world.

As of July 20, 2024, the combined total of newly registered capital, adjusted capital, and capital contributions and share purchases by foreign investors surpassed 18 billion USD, up 10.9 percent compared to the same period last year.

All five members of the Vietnamese team excelled at the 2024 International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) in Iran, bringing home two gold and three silver medals.