Students across Việt Nam begin 2026–2027 academic year

The 2026–27 school year opened across Việt Nam alongside new boarding schools in border communes, as leaders framed the year as a shift from reform planning to concrete, measurable change in education.

Top leader receives outgoing French Ambassador

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and President Tô Lâm affirmed that Việt Nam always attaches importance to its relations with France, its first comprehensive strategic partner in the European Union.

Deputy PM Dũng calls for water restoration tied to new development spaces

Deputy PM Hồ Quốc Dũng noted that the scheme covers a broad area involving five provinces and cities, requiring restoration efforts to be carried out under a comprehensive plan.

Myanmar President arrives in Hà Nội, beginning official visit to Việt Nam

This is President Min Aung Hlaing's first official visit to Việt Nam since Myanmar completed its general election in January 2026 and established a new government in April 2026

Prime Minister demands 'highest determination' to meet 2026 growth target

PM Lê Minh Hưng warned of continued pressures on economic management, production and business activity, public investment disbursement, exports, financial markets and the livelihoods of parts of the population.

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NASC proposes strengthening post-inspection measures for fire safety

Lê Tấn Tới, chairman of the NA Committee on National Defence, Security and External Relations, said the committee stressed the need to clearly define the responsibilities of heads of establishments, household heads and vehicle owners in complying with approved fire safety designs and maintaining fire safety requirements for buildings and vehicles already in use.

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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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Australian Ambassador highlights Việt Nam’s growing regional and global role

Australian Ambassador to Việt Nam Gillian Bird stressed the importance of translating the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership into tangible results for both countries. She cited General Secretary and President Tô Lâm’s state visit to Australia earlier in August as the perfect example of a substantive and outcomes-focused high-level visit.

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Malaysia, Indonesia seek to lift two-way trade

Malaysian Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said improved trade facilitation could substantially increase transaction volume, with the Border Trade Agreement playing an important role in facilitating economic activities.

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