The key for Vietnam to overcome the upcoming challenges lies in a clear understanding of the need for reforms, paired with strong political will, according to Professor Bilveer Singh, deputy head of the Department of Political Science at the National University of Singapore.

VOV.VN - The first phase of the Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square renovation has been completed, giving a facelift to the pedestrian area around the iconic Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword) Lake in downtown Hanoi. The square is named after the Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc (Tonkin Free School), a progressive school founded by Vietnamese scholars in 1907 to promote modern education and patriotism.

Vietnam has set the goal of making all eligible administrative procedures available fully online by the end of 2025, under a new work plan signed by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Head of the Steering Committee for Science, Technology, Innovation, Digital Transformation and Project 06.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese naturalized striker Xuan Son is expected to return to action in November after being named in the official squad list for the 2025–26 National Cup.

VOV.VN - UN Tourism has identified Vietnam as one of the strongest-performing major destinations worldwide, according to the latest Tourism Barometer released on September 9.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 11 signed an official dispatch, urging ministries, agencies, and localities to step up the disbursement of public investment capital this year.

VOV.VN - The domestic gold market continued to fall sharply on September 12, with gold bar prices dropping by VND3.8 million per tael for buying and VND2.5 million for selling compared to the previous day.

Swedish film director Bo Öhlén has received the insignia “For the cause of culture, sports and tourism” from the Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism in recognition of his outstanding contributions to promoting Vietnam’s history and culture through the documentary Victory Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in the US and the American Spice Trade Association (ASTA) on September 10 co-hosted an event in Washington, DC, themed Opening New Horizons in Trade, to promote Vietnam’s spice industry to US businesses and boost trade links between both nations' enterprises.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee, in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology, has announced the shortlist of 20 outstanding candidates for the final round of the Golden Globe Science and Technology Awards 2025.