Vietnam News Today (May 10): US consideration of market economy's status for Vietnam hailed; Vietnam pays attention to BRICS membership expansion: spokewoman; Vietnam defends human rights records, freedom of religion and press; Westlife to wow Vietnamese audiences this June.

Vietnam News Today (Sep. 21): Vietnam, Bangladesh enjoy strong ties over 50 years; Vietnam among world’s top 20 most visited countries; President Joe Biden highlights Vietnam-US relations at UN General Assembly; Westlife set for Vietnam return on Wild Dreams tour.