VOV.VN - The Vietnam-Russia joint oil and gas venture Vietsovpetro held a ceremony on August 18 to welcome the first oil flow from the Kinh Ngu Trang – Kinh Ngu Trang Nam (KNT-KNTN) field, Block 09-2/09, in celebration of Vietnam’s 80th National Day.

It is the resilient spirit of the nation that has enabled Vietnam to rise from the ashes of war, and today, it holds an increasingly firm position on the international stage, Major General P.K. Chakravorty, former Indian Defence Attaché to Vietnam, has affirmed.

Nearly 19,000 runners, both professional and amateur from Vietnam and abroad, had registered for the “My Vietnam 2025” marathon as of early August 17, with the number expected to surpass 20,000 by August 22.

VOV.VN - The Nation, an English-language daily of Thailand, has named Vietnamese Phở (noodle) among the Top 4 most healthy and yummy dishes in ASEAN.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, along with leaders of relevant ministries and agencies, pressed the button to inaugurate National Data Centre No. 1 in Hanoi on August 18 in an effort to accelerate digital transformation.

VOV.VN - A delegation of Vietnamese businesses operating in various key sectors, including wooden furniture and consumer goods, will carry out trade promotion activities in the United States in October 2025, aiming to boost exports and strengthen bilateral trade between Vietnam and the US.

VOV.VN - Over recent days, Hang Ma street, dubbed the largest toy market in Hanoi, has been filled with national flags with shops adorned with festive decorations, attracting plenty of crowds keen to shop and capture the vibrant atmosphere as Vietnam’s National Day (September 2) is drawing near.

VOV.VN - Domestic gold prices in Vietnam continued to hit a new peak on August 18, rising by VND500,000 per tael compared to the previous session, reaching VND124–125 million per tael, according to Saigon Jewelry Company (SJC).

VOV.VN - Thai newswire thailandbusinessnews.com has recently published an article, emphasising Vietnam’s emergence as one of the region’s top destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI), driven by its dynamic young workforce, favourable trade agreements, and stable political environment.

VOV.VN - An exhibition recreating President Ho Chi Minh’s drafting of the Declaration of Independence 80 years ago opened at a special house in Hanoi on August 18.