The fifth session of the 7th International Conference on Vietnamese Studies, themed “Culture, ethnicity, and religion in Vietnam in the context of new developments,” was held in Hanoi on August 13, serving as a platform for domestic and foreign scientists, managers and social activists to connect and exchange ideas.

A national donation campaign was launched in Hanoi on August 13 to rally support for the Cuban people on the occasion of the Vietnam – Cuba Friendship Year and the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Vietnam must place citizens at the heart of its smart urban development while advancing resources and mechanisms for the effort, Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh told the June 13 conference reviewing the Vietnam’s sustainable smart urban development scheme for 2018–2025, with a vision to 2030.

VOV.VN - Noi Bai International Airport is intensifying operations ahead of Vietnam’s National Day on September 2, with the capital expected to receive nearly 110,000 passengers during the peak travel day, up 20% compared to the same period last year.

A peak emulation campaign to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing nationwide was launched in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang on August 12, aiming to promptly prevent fishing vessels and fishermen from encroaching foreign waters.

The Vietnam – Algeria Friendship Association convened its fourth congress, for the 2025–2030 term, in Hanoi on August 12.

VOV.VN - Three Chinese nationals have been arrested for illegally using international payment cards to appropriate funds in Vietnam, Da Nang police said on August 11.

VOV.VN - A 12 kg green turtle listed as an endangered species in the Red Book of Vietnam was released into its natural habitat at the Hon Cau Marine Protected Area in Lam Dong province on August 12.

VOV.VN - Local authorities and people in Nhon Chau Island commune of Gia Lai province, central Vietnam, on August 12 released into the natural marine environment 11 baby turtles that hatched from their nest.

The Japan – Vietnam Friendship Association organised the 14th Vietnam Dioxin Day in Tokyo on August 11, in response to the Day for Vietnamese Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin Victims (August 10).

The Department of Maternal and Child Health under Ministry of Health has called on provincial and municipal health departments nationwide to step up measures to protect children in the online environment, ensuring timely prevention and handling of abuse and exploitation cases.

The opening ceremony for the photo exhibition and launch of two new photo books titled “50 Years of Vietnam’s Strength” and “City of Peace – Our City” by photographer Nguyen A was held at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum at 36 Ly Thuong Kiet street in Hanoi on August 10.

An exhibition featuring national achievements will be held on the occasion of the 80th National Day (September 2, 1945–2025), aiming to help visitors “relive” the historic moments through interactive activities, and inspire patriotism and national pride among them, according to Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Hospital Pharmacists Association held its inaugural congress in Hanoi on August 10, marking its official establishment for the 2025-2030 term.

No Vietnamese tourists sustained serious injuries when their bus and two other cars involved in a collision that occurred in the Genting Highlands area of Pahang state, Malaysia, on August 10, according to the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia.

The inaugural Vietnamese Youth Forum in Japan was held in Osaka on August 9, providing a vital platform for young Vietnamese in Japan to share their aspirations and propose initiatives aimed at collectively forging a vision for the development of the Vietnamese youth community in the new era.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health (MoH) has issued an urgent warning about the risk of a Chikungunya outbreak in Vietnam after numerous cases were reported in Southern China, especially in Guangdong province.

VOV.VN - More than 5,000 people took part in a walk at Dam Sen Cultural Park in Ho Chi Minh City on August 10 in support of Agent Orange/dioxin victims as part of activities to mark Day for the Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin in Vietnam (August 10).

As part of its broader sustainability goals, Hanoi is stepping up efforts to transition toward green transportation.

Despite having acquired Russian citizenship, the Vietnamese community of nearly 2,000 people in Ufa, the capital of the Republic of Bashkortostan (Russia), continues to place strong emphasis on preserving its cultural identity and staying connected to its homeland through Vietnamese language classes.

More than 50 years after the war in Vietnam, the consequences of Agent Orange/dioxin continues to haunt families across the country, with its genetic effects spanning generations. Yet amid hardship, victims persist in seeking justice and affirming their unyielding will to live.

VOV.VN - A team of three Vietnamese engineers have won Gold Award at The Global AI Challenge for Building E&M Facilities 2025, held in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (China).

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Greece has carried out citizen protection measures for two Vietnamese citizens who fell into the sea and died in Greece on August 8.

Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang, a member of the 2025 Amnesty Advisory Council (second phase), on August 7 led an inter-agency delegation to inspect amnesty preparations at Thanh Xuan Prison in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - The management board of Phong Nha- Ke Bang National Park in the central province Quang Tri revealed that they have captured photos of 64 endangered, rare, and precious species of birds and mammals through the use of camera traps.

The Vietnamese national team excelled in both individual and team events at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) held recently in Beijing, China.

All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.

VOV.VN - The ongoing heatwave is expanding across Northern and Central Vietnam, with many areas recording temperatures above 38°C, the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting reported on August 9.

Former Vietnamese Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry has reaffirmed the commitment of many Belgian individuals and organisations and himself to supporting Vietnam in overcoming the devastating legacies of war, in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the Day for Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin Victims (August 10).

The Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Federation (VYF) on August 8 launched a nationwide media campaign “Toi yeu To quoc toi” (I Love My Country), aiming to foster national pride, love for the homeland, and positive actions among Vietnamese youths at home and abroad.