Vietnam’s economy expanded by 7.5% in the first half of 2025, one of the fastest rates in the region, reflecting strong momentum despite continued global uncertainties, according to the latest Vietnam Economic Update by the World Bank (WB), released on September 8.

The exhibition on national achievements, held at the Vietnam Exposition Centre in Hanoi’s Dong Anh commune, attracted approximately 6.5 million visitors since its opening on August 28, according to the event's organising committee.

VOV.VN - After nearly four decades of reforms and global integration, Vietnam, from a poor country facing many challenges, has risen strongly to become a country approaching a high-middle-income status.

VOV.VN - The 15th European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival will take place from September 12 to 18 in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing 20 exceptional documentary works from 7 countries.

VOV.VN - Authorities will set up an inspection team on September 9 to examine gold businesses and credit organisations’ compliance with policies and laws in gold trading in response to the recent sharp rise in domestic gold prices.

VOV.VN - Vietnam spent about US$3.021 billion importing 136,490 completely built unit (CBU) cars in the opening eight months of this year, marking strong growth with a 38.3% increase in value and a 28.1% rise in volume, according to the Ministry of Finance.

VOV.VN - "Love in Vietnam", a landmark cinematic collaboration between Vietnam and India, officially premiered in New Delhi on September 7, marking a significant milestone in cultural and artistic cooperation between the two countries.

VOV.VN -Vietnam’s lychee exports reachedto an all-time high of US$80 million during the seven-month period, more than tripling the value recorded in the same period last year.

VOV.VN - The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a resolution on preparations for the 2026 High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR), with Vietnam being appointed as co-facilitator of the resolution.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese athletes delivered a strong performance at the 2025 World Wushu Championships, held in Brazil from August 31 to September 8, bringing home a total of 2 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze medals.