The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour Asia–Vietnam will take place in the central beach city of Da Nang from September 30 to October 4.

Four Vietnamese commercial banks have become members of the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) Alliance for Green Commercial Banks, a global initiative to accelerate sustainable finance and green banking practices across emerging markets.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s economic powerhouse, reported robust gains in industry, services, and foreign investment in the first eight months, but officials warned that sluggish public investment is threatening its 8.5% growth target.

Global Finance has ranked Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Nguyen Thi Hong A+, the highest grade in its 2025 Central Banker Report Cards.

State President Luong Cuong and his spouse hosted a state banquet in Hanoi on September 10 evening in honour of Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn, her spouse and a high-level Australian delegation, who are on a four-day state visit to Vietnam.

Vietnamese Ambassador to New Zealand Phan Minh Giang has highlighted the potential and strengths of the City of Palmerston North, noting its complementarity with Vietnam’s development priorities, especially in science and technology, innovation, green transition, and high-quality agriculture.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang has underscored Vietnam’s commitment to closely coordinating with ASEAN Chair 2025 Malaysia, fellow member states and partners to ensure the success of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings slated for October.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Science and Technology is drafting guidance documents for the implementation of the Law, which include provisions on building a nationwide network of creative innovation centers. About 100 such centers are expected to be set up across the country during 2025-2026.

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man held a meeting with Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn in Hanoi on September 10 on the occasion of the latter’s State visit to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Vietnam highly values its friendship and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Australia, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told visiting Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn during their meeting in Hanoi on September 10.