On 2 July in Hà Nội, the Ministry of National Defence held a press briefing to introduce the Third Việt Nam - Laos Border Defence Friendship Exchange. The two-day event is scheduled for the 9th and 10th of July in the border area between Việt Nam’s Nghệ An Province and Laos’s Bolikhamxay Province.
Technology and deeper processing are transforming Viet Nam's coconut industry, turning former waste products like shells and husks into valuable agricultural exports. In Vinh Long, innovative processing creates growing media and fertilisers for 36 international markets. With official recognition as an industrial crop, the sector is building a sustainable value chain to maximise economic returns from every stage of production.
More than 4,000 sets of remains have been recovered as the campaign enters its 232nd day, bringing it close to the halfway point. Police are stepping up efforts through a second campaign across 34 provinces and cities, which is expected to conclude by mid-November.
National Assembly deputies are discussing proposed amendments to the Law on Investment, aiming to ease market access for foreign investors and attract higher-quality FDI. The changes also seek to strengthen support for high-tech manufacturing, supply-chain development and workforce training.
For many travellers, experiencing Viet Nam means more than sightseeing. A woodcarving workshop is offering visitors a chance to learn about traditional craftsmanship, meet local artisans and connect more deeply with the country's cultural heritage.
Viet Nam's economy continued to gain momentum in the first ten months of 2026, with total trade surpassing US$1 trillion for the first time and foreign investment recording strong growth. However, achieving the 10% GDP growth target remains a challenge, as the Government steps up efforts to boost investment and support businesses.
For those looking for more of an upbeat show, there are bamboo acrobatics, aerial stunts, juggling, and live music played on over 30 authentic Vietnamese ethnic and folk instruments coming to the capital. “Lang Toi”, which translates to My Village, Vietnam's first bamboo circus show to tour internationally, is back in Ha Noi after performing in 50 cities around the world.