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☕ Afternoon briefing on July 15

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

☕ Afternoon briefing on July 15

Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

- Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on July 15 affirmed that caring for revolutionary contributors is both a political responsibility and a moral obligation, calling for more comprehensive and timely policies to ensure that those who sacrificed for the nation receive the care and respect they deserve.

The top leader made the remarks during a visit to Thuan Thanh Invalids Nursing Centre in Bac Ninh province ahead of the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day (July 27, 1947–2026). Read full story

- Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on July 15 called on Lang Son province to capitalise on its strategic border location by transforming its border-gate economy into a new engine of growth, and accelerate institutional reforms, infrastructure development and digital transformation to achieve double-digit economic growth.

PM Hung made the request while chairing a working session with the Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee to review the province’s socio-economic performance, public investment disbursement, implementation of the two-tier local administration model, enforcement of the Politburo's Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on science and technology development, innovation and digital transformation, and measures to remove development bottlenecks. Read full story

- Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on July 15 offered incense and laid flowers in tribute to fallen soldiers at the Lang Son martyrs' cemetery during a working visit to the northern province of the same name.

Accompanying the leader were Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Dang Xuan Phong; Minister of Agriculture and Environment Trinh Viet Hung; Secretary of the Lang Son Party Committee Hoang Quoc Khanh; Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang; and Deputy Minister of Public Security Lieutenant General Dang Hong Duc; among others. Read full story

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hase 1 and Phase 2 of the Tan Thuan Wind Power Plant in Tan Thuan commune, Ca Mau province, have a combined installed capacity of 75 MW, comprising 18 wind turbines. (Photo: VNA)


- With the revised Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8) and a new legal framework paving the way, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are expected to become a key enabler of Vietnam's energy transition, strengthening energy security and supporting the country's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

The revised PDP8 identifies renewable energy as a cornerstone of Vietnam's energy transition. By 2030, renewables (excluding hydropower) are projected to account for 28–36% of the country's total installed power capacity, with solar power reaching 46,459–73,416 MW. At the same time, energy storage systems, including BESS and pumped-storage hydropower, are planned to reach a combined capacity of 10,000–16,300 MW, enhancing the flexibility of the national power grid. Read full story

- Vietnam’s next stage of development will depend on breakthrough institutional reforms, innovation-driven growth and a transition to a green and sustainable economy, experts have said, describing these as essential pillars for achieving the country’s goal of becoming a developed, high-income nation by 2045.

Speaking on the strategic direction set out at the 14th National Party Congress, experts from the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA) highlighted the need to unlock new motivations for growth while balancing economic expansion with environmental protection and governance reform. Read full story

- Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi had a working session with representatives of Japan's Financial Services Agency (JFSA) and Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission (SESC) in Tokyo on July 14 to exchange experience in securities market development, financial regulation and innovation, as Vietnam moves to revise its Securities Law and further develop its capital market.

The meeting was part of a trip by officials from Vietnam's Ministry of Finance and State Securities Commission (SSC) to Japan and the Republic of Korea to study securities market development, new financial products and regulatory frameworks in support of amendments to Vietnam's Securities Law. Read full story

- Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in the use of Google's Gemini AI for learning, according to regional statistics released by Google on July 14.

Academic queries account for 17% of all prompts submitted by Vietnamese users, well above the regional average of 11%, cementing Vietnam’s position as the region’s top adopter of AI for education. Read full story

- Authorities of An Giang province and Cambodia's Kampong Speu province on July 14 completed the handover of the remains of 81 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and military experts recovered during the 2025–2026 dry-season search campaign.

The remains were found by An Giang's K93 Team, and none has yet been identified./. Read full story

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