Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn expressed her admiration for Vietnam’s remarkable transformation, particularly its strong economic growth, the most successful in the region, affirming that its people have every reason to be proud of the country’s growing global influence.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s attendance in the 46th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter‑Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) demonstrates Vietnam’s proactive, responsible participation in AIPA alongside other member parliaments, and the country’s commitment to broadening its parliamentary relations with nations beyond the region.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese judoka Ta Yen Nhu from Ho Chi Minh City on September 11 secured the first medal for the Vietnamese judo team at the Asian Cadet & Junior Judo Championships 2025 in Indonesia.

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.