Data centre boom courted, but power must keep pace

Việt Nam is attracting a growing wave of investment in large-scale data centres, but turning that momentum into a regional hub will depend on securing enough power, strengthening international connectivity and providing investors with a stable regulatory environment.

Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng sets off for 18th BRICS Summit in India

Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng and a high-ranking delegation of Việt Nam left Hà Nội on September 12 morning for the 18th BRICS Summit and bilateral activities in India from September 12-13, at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Việt Nam, France issue joint statement on promoting implementation of comprehensive strategic partnership framework

Việt Nam and France have issued a joint statement on promoting the implementation of their comprehensive strategic partnership framework on the occasion of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and President Tô Lâm's official visit to France.

Top Vietnamese leader visits French atomic commission, Thales R&D hub

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and President Tô Lâm called for deeper cooperation with France to raise the localisation rate of core technologies in Việt Nam’s new-generation Earth observation satellite scheme, as well as for doctoral and supervised master’s training courses to cultivate a generation of Vietnamese scientists able to master quantum technologies.

Việt Nam targets $90 billion in tourism revenue by 2030

A tourism development programme newly issued by the Government aims to put Việt Nam among the top three Southeast Asian countries in terms of tourism scale and growth rate by 2030.

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Việt Nam's top leader concludes official visit to France

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and President Tô Lâm, his wife, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation left Paris late on September 11, concluding their successful official visit to France and attendance at the International Space Summit at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.

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Life & Style

Bringing Ninh Bình to the screen

Think Ninh Bình, and its stunning landscapes probably come to mind – now they are taking centre stage on the big screen in Hộ Linh Tráng Sĩ (Spirit Guardians), a historical fantasy martial arts film. The film brings Ninh Binh’s landscapes and heritage to life, offering audiences a glimpse of an ancient land with spectacular natural scenery.

Sports

Young players make a mark in V.League

The 2026/27 V.League 1 season has seen a noticeable influx of young players of Vietnamese heritage, many of whom have been trained in football systems in Europe, North America and Australia.

Environment

Protecting the marine ecosystem

Nhơn Hải fishing village in Quy Nhơn Đông ward, Gia Lai Province is turning marine conservation into a foundation for sustainable tourism, with local communities protecting coral reefs and marine life while creating new livelihoods from the sea.

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World

AI may one day carry torch of human culture, says Richard Dawkins

Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins says artificial intelligence is already displaying remarkable intellectual capabilities, raising difficult questions about machine consciousness, human obsolescence and how people can coexist with increasingly advanced systems

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