The Investigation Security Agency under the Department of Public Security of the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak on August 15 said it has arrested a man and launched legal proceedings against him to investigate his attempt to “sabotage the solidarity policy”.​

MP Matt Thistlethwaite, Assistant Minister for Immigration of Australia, on August 15 spoke highly of the development momentum of the Vietnam-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership, including cooperation in national defence-security, and immigration.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam and his spouse will pay a state visit to China from August 18 – 20.

VOV.VN - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man affirmed that Vietnam always regards the US as a partner of strategic importance at his reception for US Ambassador Marc Evans Knapper in Hanoi on August 15.

Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and her entourage visited the central province of Quang Tri on August 15 to examine a project she is funding to enhance the life quality of children and adolescents in Asia-Pacific underway at Nguyen Tat Thanh Primary school in Dong Ha city.

A series of art performances, exhibitions, culture performances and trade and tourism promotions are coming to the central city, part of a cultural exchange festival between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Vietnam can learn from India's balanced and comprehensive strategy in establishing international relations, especially in the cultural and economic fields, said experts at a Hanoi conference on India's policy towards West Asia and lessons for Vietnam on August 15.

The 8th Vietnam Festival will be held in Japan’s Kanagawa prefecture on September 7 - 8 to help strengthen bonds between the two nations, heard a press conference on August 14.

The first regional thoracic surgery centre will be established in Vietnam under a partnership between FV Hospital, a member of the Thomson Medical Group, and O2 Healthcare Group, a specialised lung centre in Singapore.

After a booming period, foreign investment flows into Vietnam via mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have slowed down over the past few years, and the market is still waiting for big deals.