For nearly two decades, Ms. Trần Tố Nga, a French citizen of Vietnamese origin, has been finghting to bring Agent Orange and dioxin victims in Việt Nam to the international legal arena. It's a quest for justice on behalf of millions of victims.
The 1st of October is the International Day of Older Persons, a day to honour the contributions of older people to their families and communities. For many Vietnamese living abroad, old age is not simply a time to slow down. It can also be a time to stay active, support the community, and maintain ties with their homeland.
The growing Vietnamese community overseas is also creating new opportunities for Vietnam to strengthen connections with its citizens and talent around the world. Resolution 23 comes in with a focus on creating more opportunities for overseas Vietnamese to contribute their knowledge, experience and international networks.
Vietnamese filmmakers are harnessing Artificial Intelligence to streamline production and push visual boundaries. Yet, creators stress that human emotion, compelling storytelling, and authentic voices remain the true heart of quality cinema.
G7 nations have agreed to release 100 million barrels of strategic oil and diesel reserves to combat soaring energy costs. While the move offers immediate relief for European businesses and households, long-term market stability still depends on resolving global supply chain disruptions.
Farmers in the Mekong Delta are preparing for a tougher dry season. El Niño is forecast to bring an earlier end to the rainy season, along with more severe drought and saltwater intrusion. Farmers in Vinh Long Province are taking early action by storing water and adjusting planting schedules.
Vietnam's capital market is looking at a promising future now that it has been upgraded to ‘emerging’ status by FTSE Russell. To achieve the goal set out in Vietnam's new era of growth, the country needs to capitalise on this momentum, making the opening of The Asian Securities Forum 2026 in Hanoi very meaningful.