International cooperation in science and technology enables Vietnam not only to absorb advanced knowledge and technologies, but also to accelerate development, helping enhance national competitiveness.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam on August 29 inspected the Hoang Cau–Voi Phuc section of the Ring Road No. 1 project and the Hoang Quan Chi High School project in Hanoi, urging municipal authorities to ensure timely completion of the transport project and provide quality conditions for students in the new school year.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam called for closer cooperation with FIFA in developing football infrastructure, human resources and international competitions during a reception for FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Hanoi on August 26.

The Politburo's Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW on overseas Vietnamese affairs marks an important shift in thinking, from “care and mobilisation” to “accompanying and creating mechanisms.” The move opens up greater room for overseas Vietnamese (OVs) to contribute knowledge, experience, and resources to national development, said Dr. Nguyen Tuan Nghia, an artificial intelligence (AI) expert and the founder and CEO of the Australian company ANSCENTER.

The Hanoi People’s Court sentenced former Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Ba Hoan to 12 years in prison on August 24 after a week-long trial.

Vietnamese-Korean multicultural families in the Republic of Korea (RoK)'s South Gyeongsang province will receive support to visit Vietnam during the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival under a programme launched on August 22.

To realize the 2030 target of turning tourism into a key economic sector for Can Tho under Resolution No. 18-NQ/TU of the City Party Committee, the local tourism sector is rolling out multiple measures to renew products and shape the Tay Do identity.

The management board of Ba Den Mountain National Tourist Area in southern Tay Ninh province on August 19 issued a notice warning organisations and individuals against organising tourism or business activities in forest areas without permission from the forest owner.

Vietnam aims to attract around 750,000 international medical tourists from 2026-2030 and become one of Southeast Asia’s leading medical tourism destinations under a draft scheme being prepared by the Ministry of Health.

Nam Can Tho University on August 18 launched the DNC Institute of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (DNC-IRAI) and the Digital Technology and Innovation JSC, marking the establishment of the Mekong Delta’s first institute for robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) research.

The Politburo’s Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW, dated August 2, 2026, on overseas Vietnamese (OV) affairs has generated strong consensus, confidence and enthusiasm among Vietnamese communities around the world.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has asked localities in northern and north-central Vietnam to proactively respond to the risks of heavy rains, flash floods and landslides forecast from August 17-21.

The National Day holiday this year spans 5 days, from August 29 to September 2, creating favorable conditions for many families and groups of friends to plan leisure trips and experiential tours.

Ho Chi Minh City has become the first city in Vietnam and the 57th globally to join the Cities for Better Health network, a Novo Nordisk-led initiative aimed at strengthening disease prevention, improving health literacy and building healthier communities.

A Vietnamese language proficiency assessment, based on the six-level Vietnamese language proficiency framework for foreigners, has been held on computers for the first time overseas at the Consulate General of Vietnam in Osaka, Japan.

Amid efforts to accelerate national digital transformation, localities in Can Tho city are integrating modern technologies into State administration. Beyond conventional software and online platforms, artificial intelligence (AI) is being incorporated into public administrative service processes, leading to tangible improvements in service of people and businesses.

Vietnam remains among the UK’s priority education markets, alongside India, Indonesia, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, under the UK’s new International Education Strategy. Along with this position comes a notable shift in the UK’s approach: from seeking an enrolment market to building strategic partnerships.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau has asked ministries, sectors and localities to complete inter-level boarding schools in border communes before the new school year begins, stressing that the deadline is a political task that must not be delayed.

Foreign nationals who lawfully enter or reside in Vietnam will be eligible to obtain electronic identification accounts at any level upon request, under a newly issued Government decree amending and supplementing Decree No. 69/2024/ND-CP, dated June 25, 2024, on electronic identification and authentication.

The Political Bureau's Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW reflects more than a policy adjustment, marking a profound shift in the approach to overseas Vietnamese (OV) - from mobilisation and gathering towards partnership, empowerment and unlocking their resources, said Dr. Pham Thi Thanh Loan, General Director of Viet-Viet Guangdong Tourism and Service Trading Co., Ltd.