Vietnam has introduced its first limited-term visa waiver for high-profile foreigners whose presence benefits the country’s socio-economic development.

The World Police Band Concert – Vietnam 2025 opened on August 9 at Hoan Kiem pedestrian street in Hanoi. The festival aims to foster artistic and cultural exchange, while deepening international appreciation for national identity, societal values and the missions of law enforcement agencies, especially those of the Vietnamese People's Police and their counterparts around the globe.

The Yen Tu-Vinh Nghiem-Con Son- Kiep Bac Complex of Monuments and Landscapes was recently recognised by UNESCO as World Cultural Heritage. Within this complex, the northern province of Bac Ninh claims two heritage sites: Vinh Nghiem Pagoda and Bo Da Pagoda.

A total of 22 Vietnamese dishes have been featured in TasteAtlas’s newly released list of the world’s 97 best noodle soups.

Mo Muong (Muong soul seeker) is a traditional folk ritual deeply rooted in the spiritual life and beliefs of the Muong ethnic people. It has been recognised as national intangible cultural heritage of Vietnam.

Timely recognition of outstanding achievements and contributions not only honours excellence but also fuels a renewed wave of patriotism and commitment as Vietnam enters a new development era, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated at the 13th meeting of the Central Emulation and Commendation Council on August 8.

Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a flag-hoisting ceremony in Hanoi on August 8 to mark the 58th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (August 8, 1967 – 2025).

State President Luong Cuong delivered a keynote policy address, at a special plenary session of the Angolan National Assembly on August 7 afternoon (local time), as part of his state visit to the African country.

State President Luong Cuong held talks with Angolan President, João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, in Luanda on August 7 morning (local time), right after an official welcome ceremony held for the Vietnamese leader.

Speaker of the National Assembly of Angola, Carolina Cerqueira, described Vietnam as a friend who is always in the heart of her country, while meeting with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong in Luanda on August 7 (local time).

Vietnam and Angola celebrated the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations (November 12, 1975–2025) with a ceremony held in Luanda on August 7 (local time).

Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço and his spouse chaired an official welcome ceremony for visiting Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and his spouse at the Presidential Palace in Luanda at noon on August 7 (local time), with the highest protocol for a head of state.

Party General Secretary To Lam attended the Party Congress of the Party Central Committee’s Office for the 2025-2030 tenure in Hanoi on August 7.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on ministries and local authorities to work together to reach an economic growth target of 8.3 - 8.5% in 2025 and double-digit growth in the following period, while cautioning that the challenges ahead will outweigh the opportunities.

The S'tieng Ethnic Culture Preservation Area in Bom Bo hamlet, Bom Bo Commune, Dong Nai Province, is not only a place for preserving historical artifacts, but also a vibrant cultural space.

The Vietnamese Embassy in China hosted an exchange on August 6, welcoming a delegation of Chinese children from across the nation as part of the “witnesses to friendship” programme.

Vietnam pulled in 24.09 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first seven months of 2025, a 27.3% surge year-on-year.

Vietnam recorded 12.2 million international tourist arrivals between January and July, up 22.5% year-on-year, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

State President Luong Cuong, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived at Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport in Luanda on August 6 afternoon (local time), beginning a state visit to Angola at the invitation of President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, and his spouse.