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Many technical experts promoted to management roles in multinational corporations struggle because their strong technical skills don't translate directly into leadership. Nguyen Xuan Hop, once an engineer at Target, faced this after becoming a manager—suddenly responsible for KPIs, training, cross-department collaboration, and people management. Similarly, petroleum engineer Le Ngoc Hung, promoted to Head of Product Development at Tipco Asphalt, found shifting from task-focused thinking to strategic leadership his biggest hurdle.

Both experienced the added complexity of multicultural environments. Hop noted Vietnamese colleagues' quietness contrasted with Indian colleagues' active questioning, requiring adaptation in communication and mindset. Their stories reflect a global issue: a U.K. survey found 82% of managers are “accidental managers,” promoted for technical performance without leadership training, with 60% failing within two years. In Vietnam, Navigos reports 41% of businesses struggle to find capable managers. The World Economic Forum highlights critical skills for the future: strategic agility, analytical thinking, cross-cultural communication, and resource optimization.

This gap drives demand for internationally relevant management training, such as the MBA at British University Vietnam (BUV). The program develops five leadership competencies: strategic agility, organizational responsiveness, customer focus, results orientation, and professional aspiration. Hop credits the MBA with expanding his strategic vision and improving decision-making, finance, HR, and planning skills, while Hung valued its real-world problem-solving approach. Both strengthened cross-cultural adaptability and leadership.

Awarded by the University of Staffordshire (U.K.) and QAA-accredited, BUV's MBA offers a global edge with an international faculty. Scholarships of up to 50% of tuition are available to support aspiring leaders.

Vietnam's National Day holiday (Sept. 2) has driven a surge in travel demand, prompting airlines and railways to expand services. From Aug. 29 to Sept. 3, Vietnam Airlines is operating nearly 2,900 flights with around 600,000 seats, over 100,000 more than last year, focusing on domestic routes between Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Cam Ranh, Da Lat, and Hue, as well as international flights to India, China, Thailand, and Australia. Vietjet Air has also added 10,000 seats for the holiday period. The Civil Aviation Authority has required carriers to follow pricing regulations.

Airfares vary widely: on Aug. 30, HCMC–Hanoi tickets range from VND1.95–3.76 million on Vietnam Airlines, VND1.97–2.1 million on Vietjet, and VND1.9–3.5 million on Bamboo Airways. Da Nang–Hanoi fares are VND1.3–2.4 million on Vietnam Airlines, VND1.3–2.2 million on Vietjet, and VND1.5–3.2 million on Bamboo. On Sept. 2, Hanoi–HCMC flights cost VND1.9–3.7 million on Vietnam Airlines, VND1.5–3 million on Vietjet, and VND1.5–2.8 million on Bamboo.

Railways also face heavy demand, with many routes fully booked despite maximum capacity increases. Lao Cai–Hanoi and Vinh–Hanoi tickets sold out for Aug. 31–Sept. 1. On Aug. 31, Nha Trang–Hanoi sleeper berths and premium seats were fully booked, while Hue–Hanoi bookings surpassed 80%. Sleeper berths on trains SE12, SE2, and SE8 showed “fully booked” status. To cope, the Railway Transport Joint Stock Company has added 51 extra trains, including seven more on the Hanoi–Hai Phong route on Sept. 2.

Cha ca La Vong, Hanoi's iconic turmeric fish with dill and noodles, originated in 1871 when the Doan family first served it at 14 Hang Son Street during Vietnam's resistance against French colonial rule. Named after a La Vong statue outside their home, the dish features firm fish such as catfish or cod marinated in turmeric, galangal, shrimp paste, and fish sauce. Diners cook it tableside with dill, then enjoy it with vermicelli, herbs, and peanuts.

Once a favorite of resistance fighters, it has endured for nearly 150 years as a Hanoi specialty and is now a must-try for visitors. In 2025, it ranked 4th among Asia's best fish dishes. Finland's loimulohi (plank-grilled salmon) topped the list, followed by Peru's parmesan scallops and Japan's kaisendon sashimi rice bowl. Japan led globally, securing 18 dishes in the top 100.

After heavy overnight rain on Aug. 25–26, Hanoi's heavily polluted To Lich River astonished residents by turning clear blue and nearly odor-free. Water levels rose close to 2008 flood levels, trash was washed away, and fresh weeds lined the banks. Locals stopped to take photos and videos of the rare sight, calling it “dreamlike.”

Residents credited both the rainfall, which diluted and carried pollution downstream, and city efforts including dredging, sealing sewage outlets, and the trial operation of the Yen Xa wastewater treatment plant. However, many expect the river to darken again once water levels fall.

The Hanoi Drainage Company explained that To Lich often clears during rainy season as runoff and water from West Lake flush it. Long-term solutions are underway: the Yen Xa plant treats 100,000 m³ of wastewater daily, while dredging has removed 60,000 m³ of sludge this August. The city also plans regular water transfers from West Lake and the Red River.

Historically a branch of the Red River, To Lich was cut off in 1889 and now carries about 150,000 m³ of untreated wastewater daily from over 200 outlets, plus industrial effluents. Once infamous for its stench and black water, the river's brief transformation amazed residents—many opened windows for the first time or took walks by the river, hoping the revival could last.

The event highlighted both the river's fragility and the promise of ongoing restoration projects.

A tropical depression in Vietnam's East Sea is forecast to strengthen into a storm near the Hoang Sa (Paracel Islands) with winds of up to 74 kph. At 1 a.m. Friday, it was located about 320 km southeast of the islands, moving west at 10 kph. By Saturday morning, it is expected northwest of the Hoang Sa, with winds of 62–74 kph, before accelerating west at 20 kph. Landfall is projected between Nghe An and Hue by early Sunday, with winds weakening to 40–50 kph as it moves into Laos.

The Hong Kong Observatory also predicts storm formation with winds of around 65 kph, weakening after crossing Ha Tinh–Hue. From Friday night, coastal provinces from Nghe An to Hue will see winds of 40–61 kph.

This would be the sixth storm to affect Vietnam in 2025. Earlier in the week, Typhoon Kajiki hit Thanh Hoa and Ha Tinh with winds of 133 kph, devastating central and northern regions. Kajiki caused six deaths, two missing, and 47 injuries. Nearly 31,100 houses were damaged, including 34 destroyed, with Ha Tinh suffering the most at 25,000 damaged and 4,000 flooded.

Infrastructure losses were severe: 407 schools, 48 healthcare facilities, and 72 government offices lost roofs. Around 95,000 hectares of rice and 20,700 hectares of other crops and fruit trees were ruined, alongside 53,000 livestock losses and aquaculture damage. Landslides struck 456 sites across multiple provinces, 13 bridges were damaged, and power outages peaked at 1.6 million customers before being reduced to 700,000.

The approaching storm raises concerns for already battered provinces still recovering from Kajiki's destruction.