On September 19, Vietnamese culture took centre stage at the Maintenon-Pierres Festival in Eure-et-Loir, Centre-Val de Loire, France, bringing together traditional music, martial arts, handicrafts and cuisine for its fourth edition.
Category: Vietnam
Vietnam Arrests Deputy Health Minister Thuấn Over Alleged Bribery in Smuggling Probe
On September 2, Vietnamese authorities arrested and prosecuted Deputy Minister of Health Trần Văn Thuấn on allegations of receiving a large amount of bribes, as part of an expanded investigation into alleged accounting violations and smuggling.
Vietnam Revises Cross-Border Trade Rules Following US Trade Review
Vietnam will introduce revised regulations governing cross-border trade from September 5, alongside a new prohibition on imports of goods produced wholly or partly using forced labour under Decree No. 292/2026/ND-CP.
Vietnam’s $3.5bn AI Data Centre Set for Late 2026 Construction, Saigontel Leading
A subsidiary of the Vietnamese conglomerate Saigon Investment Group, Saigon Telecommunication and Technology Corp (Sigontel), is leading a 3.5 billion US dollar artificial intelligence (AI) data centre development project intended for Vietnam’s Tay Ninh province. The consortium also comprises World Harmony Co Ltd and SAIF Eagle II Investment Co Ltd
Vietnam Aims to Raise the Bar at Asian Games with 348 Athletes
On August 28, the Sports Authority of Vietnam (SAV) confirmed that Vietnam’s national delegation is aiming to improve on its previous Asian Games performance after naming a 348-strong athlete contingent for this year’s competition in Japan.
Hanoi Prepares for Mid-Autumn Festival with Six Cultural Spaces
Hanoi will host a month-long cultural programme celebrating the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival, with Lưu Trăng Phố Cổ 2026 taking place from August 27 to September 30 across six heritage and cultural venues in the capital.
Vietnamese Lawmakers Advance Property and Budget Reforms Amid Renewed Nuclear Push
On August 22, Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly is debating proposed changes to real estate regulations, public financial management and the implementation of the Ninh Thuận nuclear power project during its extraordinary session in Hanoi.
Vietnam Calls for ASEAN-Led AI Governance Framework in Lawmaking as Regional States Digitalise
The Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Lê Tiến Châu has called for ASEAN to establish common principles for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in lawmaking and legal enforcement, as regional countries seek to adapt their legal systems to rapid technological change.
Vietnam Welcomes Miss World 2026 in Quang Ninh
On August 12, thousands of people gathered at Halong Marina Square in Bai Chay ward, Quang Ninh province of Vietnam, on the occasion of the 73rd edition of Miss World, the most prestigious international beauty pageant.
Vietnam’s Leading Public Companies Named in 2026 VIX50 Ranking
On August 6, Vietnam Report JSC together with VietNamNet published its 2026 VIX50, highlighting 50 public companies considered among the country’s strongest in terms of reputation and business effectiveness.