VOV.VN - Vietnamese swimmers secured their first gold medals at the South East Asian Open Water Swimming Championships 2025 taking place in Thailand from September 12-14.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is Italy’s leading partner in ASEAN, affirmed Italian Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Maria Tripodi, during her meeting with visiting Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang in Rome on September 11.

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

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 first cold waves of this year’s winter are projected to hit Northern Vietnam by late September, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).

VOV.VN - All Vietnamese citizens will be entitled to a free annual health check-up or screening from 2026, while basic hospital fees covered by health insurance will also be waived by 2030.

The Vietnam Private Economic Landscape (ViPEL) model was launched in Hanoi on September 11, aiming to elevate the private sector into the country’s most powerful driver of development.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Bulgaria hosted a ceremony in Sofia on September 10 to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2) and the 75th anniversary of Vietnam - Bulgaria diplomatic ties.

Vietnam’s rice exports are unlikely to be significantly affected in the short term, Acting Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang said at a meeting on September 11 with businesses and associations following reports that the Philippines and Indonesia had temporarily suspended rice imports from early September.