The Republic of Korea's HS Hyosung on September 29 broke ground on a 100 million USD plant producing BCF yarn and carpets at Tam Thang Industrial Park in Thang Truong Commune, Da Nang City.

A total of 42 students in Thanh Binh Commune, Da Nang City were honoured with the Huynh Thuc Khang Award 2026 at a ceremony hosted by the local People’s Committee on September 28.

The Viet Nam Young Entrepreneurs Association Central Committee and the Da Nang Young Entrepreneurs Association held the Viet Nam Private Sector Forum (VPSF) 2026 — a regional roundtable session focused on connecting internal resources in the Central region — in Da Nang on September 26. This was the second regional roundtable session held within the framework of this year's VPSF.

The Viet Nam International Financial Centre in Da Nang (VIFC-DN) has become a member of the Financial Centres for Sustainability (FC4S) network, coordinated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

With the highest sense of responsibility, Da Nang City has completed ahead of schedule the collection of DNA samples from nearly 26,000 unidentified martyrs’ graves, laying a crucial foundation for accelerating efforts to restore the names of fallen heroes and further embodying the nation’s tradition of gratitude to those who made sacrifices for the country.

Da Nang has been selected by Lonely Planet for its list of 50 travel destinations for 2027, with the image of the Golden Bridge on the announcement page. Its inclusion in the list further affirms the appeal of Da Nang's tourism, while helping promote the image of the central coastal city to travellers around the world.

The 2026 Viet Nam International Financial Centre (VIFC) Forum, themed “Legal Framework, Priority Sectors and Products, and Investment Opportunities at VIFC in Da Nang (VIFC-DN),” opened in Da Nang City on September 18.

A programme entitled “Lanterns of Love – Supporting Children on Their Journey to School” was held in Dac Pring Commune, Da Nang City, on September 18 to support local disadvantaged children ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The Da Nang municipal People’s Committee has officially launched “Global eyes on Da Nang,” a new photography contest designed to bridge the central coastal city with the international community, at a ceremony held at APEC Park.

Moving beyond the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for deliveries and rescue operations, Da Nang has launched a scheme to pilot the development of a low-altitude economy, signalling a strategic step: turning the lower airspace into a new layer of economic and technical infrastructure.

The Heineken Pickleball World Cup 2026 kicked off at Tien Son Sports Palace in Da Nang on September 2, drawing more than 5,000 athletes from 65 countries and territories, such as the US, the Republic of Korea, India, China, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

The five-day National Day holiday from August 29 to September 2 saw many localities record strong growth in tourist arrivals, high room occupancy rates and positive tourism-service revenue. Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Tuyen Quang and Lam Dong emerged as popular destinations, attracting large numbers of visitors with diverse tourism products and a wide range of cultural, recreational and entertainment activities.

The island commune of Tan Hiep in Da Nang City is associated with Cu Lao Cham, which has been recognised by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve. Leveraging its inherent advantages, Tan Hiep is being developed with a focus on integrating green, eco-friendly, and community-based tourism, offering experiences linked to island culture and distinctive local products.

Central Da Nang city’s authorities are continuing search and rescue efforts for fishing boat QNa-90859-TS, after 32 of its 49 crew members were rescued on August 28, with their health reported to be very weak.

A number of major infrastructure, housing and industrial projects were launched or put into operation in cities and provinces across Viet Nam on August 29, as part of activities marking the 81st National Day (September 2).

Passenger Terminal T1 of Da Nang International Airport will be expanded under a project worth more than 9.9 trillion VND (about 379 million USD), aming to raise the terminal’s annual capacity to 14 million passengers, including 10 million domestic and 4 million international passengers.

As part of the Da Nang Innovation Startup Festival – SURF 2026, the Da Nang–Daegu Business Lounge, a technology and innovation showcase space linking the two cities of Viet Nam and the Republic of Korea (RoK), was officially launched in Da Nang on August 18.

Viet Nam has emerged as the fourth most-searched Asian destination among European travellers this summer, moving up one place from the same period last year, according to the online travel platform Agoda.

The 2026 Viet Nam – Republic of Korea (RoK) Festival officially opened at Bien Dong Park on August 7.

The strike group consists of the flagship aircraft carrier USS George Washington, the guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls (CG 62) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86).