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Nearly 30 million students begin historic 2025–2026 school year together nationwide

It will mark the first time that all schools nationwide celebrate the new academic year in unison.

Việt Nam’s health sector strengthens ties with S. Korea in medical technology, equipment

Việt Nam hopes to further establish and strengthen channels of cooperation with South Korea in research, training, technology transfer, production and supply of medical equipment, Nguyễn Minh Lợi, Director General of the Department of Medical Infrastructure and Equipment said.

ASEAN honours two Vietnamese cities for sustainable environment efforts

The award highlights cities that demonstrate exceptional commitment to maintaining green, clean, and liveable environments.

Stranded tourists rescued from Nha Trang's Cô Tiên Mountain

Cô Tiên Mountain, nearly 400 metres high with three adjoining peaks, has in the past few years become a popular spot for locals and tourists to go hiking and camping.

Việt Nam joins Asia-Pacific university connectivity initiative

The initiative aims to establish joint research institutes, launch double-degree programmes, and build specialised skills for working in both the Russian and Asian markets.

Đồng Nai Province builds new-style rural areas based on eco-tourism, agriculture

Đồng Nai Province is harnessing its strengths in eco-tourism and agriculture to build new-style rural areas, aiming to improve livelihoods and create greener living environments.

New lease on life as colon takes over stomach role

Doctors at Hà Nội Oncology Hospital have successfully performed surgery to remove the entire stomach tube and reconstruct the oesophagus using a segment of colon for a patient with a history of esophagectomy due to cancer.

Floodwaters maroon Quảng Trị mountain schools before new academic year

Many schools in Quảng Trị Province, particularly in mountainous areas along the Lao border, remain cut off by floodwaters brought by Typhoon Kajiki and Typhoon Nongfa even as teachers and students prepare for the upcoming new academic year.

PM calls for swift school repairs after storms rock provinces

PM Phạm Minh Chính instructed the chairpersons of three provincial People’s Committees to mobilise all available resources and manpower, especially military, police and youth union forces, to speed up repairs.

British, Thai media impressed by Việt Nam’s grand National Day parade

The UK’s The Independent highlighted the impressive procession of columns of troops, followed by a formidable display of tanks, armored vehicles, and missile systems.

Việt Nam to start building $7b international financial hub in HCM City

HCM City will begin construction of a long-planned international financial centre (IFC) in September, part of Việt Nam’s push to position itself as a regional financial hub alongside Singapore and Hong Kong.

Class acts shine as schools spruce up for new year

Significant upgrades have been made to many schools, including new buildings, repairs and essential equipment.

HCM City reviews Thủ Thiêm land deals amid concerns of undervaluation, State losses

HCM City has launched a review of land allocations in the Thủ Thiêm New Urban Area amid concerns that undervaluation in key Build–Transfer (BT) projects may have caused losses to the State budget.

Nearly 1.8 million passengers use Hà Nội metro during National Day celebrations

On September 1 alone, Line 2A set a new record, carrying more than 165,000 passengers in a single day – the highest daily ridership since the line began operation.

Asanzo chairman charged with smuggling, tax evasion

HCM City prosecutors have filed charges against Phạm Văn Tam, chairman of electronics company Asanzo, accusing him of smuggling and evading taxes.

Mekong Delta steps up measures to curb erosion along rivers, coast

Local authorities in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta are stepping up spending on erosion prevention projects to prevent damage along rivers and coasts.

Regulation to combat foreign funding of terrorism and national security threats

The Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of National Defence must regularly, and upon request, exchange and provide alerts about plots, methods and tactics of foreign funding for domestic dissidents.

Việt Nam proposes police-issued income verification to ease access to affordable housing

The Ministry of Construction has proposed a major change to the way low-income urban residents prove their eligibility for social housing, suggesting that ward-level police, rather than local People’s Committees, handle income verification.

Over 65,000 cases of dengue fever this year with 11 deaths: health ministry

According to the Ministry’ of Health's report, in August alone, there were 21,640 cases of dengue fever and 6 deaths.

Việt Nam expresses deep gratitude following 80th National Day celebrations

The central steering committee for the celebrations of major national holidays and important historic events for 2023–2025 would like to extend its profound gratitude and respectful thanks.