A war-time bomb weighing more than 100 kg was uncovered in Viet Tri City, the province of Phu Tho, on August 14.

The Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA) forecasts that Vietnam's pepper exports this year will reach over US$1 billion, returning pepper to the group of billion-dollar commodities.

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”.​

The livestock industry needs to ensure pork supply increases by 10-15% for the Tet Holiday to avoid price fluctuations.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has asked domestic carriers to increase flights to meet the travel demand for the upcoming National Day of September 2.

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).