Top leader of Vietnam honoured with 2026 Lev Tolstoy International Peace PrizeGeneral Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam was honoured with the 2026 Lev Tolstoy International Peace Prize at a ceremony held at the Kremlin in Moscow on the evening of September 9 (local time).
Venezuela hails Vietnam’s solidarity, support and resilience in defending independenceActing President Delcy Rodríguez has emphasised that the Government and people of Venezuela always cherish and highly appreciate the solidarity, support and sincere assistance of Vietnam, affirming that Vietnam has always been a steadfast pillar and a model of resilience in safeguarding national independence and sovereignty.
Russian website highlights potential for stronger Vietnam-Russia tiesThe Russian website National Defence has published an article reviewing Vietnam-Russia relations and orientations for bilateral cooperation in the new period ahead of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam’s state visit to Russia.
UN adopts Vietnam-proposed International Decade of Culture for Sustainable DevelopmentThe UN General Assembly on September 4 adopted a resolution on the “International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development (2027–2036)”, proposed and promoted by Vietnam together with a core group comprising Cyprus, Italy, Laos, Qatar and Saint Kitts and Nevis, with 103 countries as co-sponsors.
Cambodia freezes over 300 mln USD in anti-cybercrime campaignCambodian authorities have frozen over 300 million USD in bank accounts linked to cybercrime, while other assets have been confiscated, the Commission for Combating Online Scams (CCOS) said in a report, according to the Khmer Times.
Vietnam provides 300,000 USD in emergency humanitarian aid for NepalIn response to the particularly serious loss of life and property caused by flash floods and landslides in Nepal, the Party, State and people of Vietnam have decided to provide 300,000 USD in emergency humanitarian aid to help the Nepalese Government and people overcome the consequences of the natural disasters.
Lao draws lessons from success of Vietnamese NA’s first extraodinary sessionPasaxon, the official newspaper of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee, has hailed the success of the 16th National Assembly’s first extraordinary session, saying that it offers important lessons to Laos.
China remains ASEAN’s largest trading partner for 17th consecutive yearChina has retained its position as ASEAN’s largest trading partner for the 17th consecutive year, while ASEAN has been China’s largest trading partner for six consecutive years.
Cambodia cracks down on over 700 large-scale online scam centresCambodia has dismantled more than 700 online scam facilities during a year-long nationwide crackdown, arresting nearly 30,000 suspects, including several senior officials and law enforcement officers, the Cambodian Government said.
Vietnam’s rice exports reach 2.91 billion USD in eight monthsVietnam exported an estimated 6.03 million tonnes of rice worth nearly 2.91 billion USD in the first eight months of 2026, down 5% in volume and 10.7% in value year-on-year, reported the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Vietnam tops sources of international students in RoKThe number of international students enrolled at higher education institutions in the Republic of Korea (RoK) reached 307,464 this year, up 54,030, or 21.3%, from 2025 and surpassing 300,000 for the first time, according to the 2026 Basic Education Statistics released by the RoK’s Ministry of Education and the Korean Educational Development Institute (KEDI) on August 26.
Vietnam Airlines named best livery, among top preferred airlines in Central, Southeast AsiaVietnam Airlines has been named the airline with the Best Livery and ranked second among the Preferred Airlines in Central and Southeast Asia at the Flyer’s Choice Awards 2026, reflecting strong passenger recognition of its brand and service quality.
Foreign students contribute 5 billion USD annually to Malaysia’s economyThe presence of around 167,000 international students currently contributes approximately 20 billion MYR (5 billion USD) annually to Malaysia’s economy through tuition fees, living expenses and other related spending.
Singapore unveils measures to strengthen family supportSingapore will provide more support for families through measures including extended childcare leave, increased financial assistance for children, lower preschool fees and improved access to housing, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on August 23.
Vietnam opens up to the world without losing autonomy: Argentine expert“Vietnam maintains an independent and autonomous foreign policy while diversifying its relations,” said Argentine expert Patricio Carmody, highlighting the country's ability to combine global integration, economic development, and strategic autonomy.
Phnom Penh aims to become leading regional urban tourism destinationCambodia’s Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Phnom Penh Capital Administration, has launched the Phnom Penh Tourism Development Plan 2026–2030, aiming to position the capital as one of the region’s prominent urban tourism destinations.
Nigerian national arrested in cross-border drug trafficking caseAuthorities have arrested a Nigerian national in connection with a major drug trafficking case from Laos into Vietnam, seizing 2kg of suspected crystal methamphetamine and two suspected heroin bricks concealed in a consignment.
Singapore strives to preserve essential green spacesSingapore is stepping up the construction of public housing to meet rising demand, but faces the challenge of preserving essential green spaces.
Vietnam Airlines flight returns to Munich over technical issue: carrierVietnam Airlines flight VN34 from Munich (Germany) to Hanoi returned to Munich Airport shortly after takeoff on August 15 due to a technical issue, with all passengers and crew safe, the national flag carrier said.
Viettel ranks No 1 globally at prestigious IBA 2026 awardsMilitary-run telecom group Viettel has been named the world's most awarded organisation at the 2026 International Business Awards (IBA), winning 28 prizes including 17 gold, eight silver and three bronze awards.