☕ Afternoon briefing on July 30

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

☕ Afternoon briefing on July 30

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

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the Vietnam Television (VTV) to spearhead digital transformation, embedding artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing across its entire production–broadcast–distribution–audience engagement processes in order to expand its global reach.

Addressing the 12th Congress of VTV’s Party Organisation for the 2025-2030 tenure in Hanoi on July 30, PM Chinh praised the broadcaster for effectively serving as a bridge between the Party, the State, and the people, describing it as a platform for public engagement and a source of motivation and inspiration during times of hardship and opportunity. Read full story

- Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang held talks with his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin in Hanoi on July 30 within the framework of the latter’s official visit to Vietnam from July 29 to 30.

During the talks, Minister Giang emphasised that Vietnam and Indonesia are neighbouring countries sharing a maritime border and are both active, responsible members of the ASEAN Community. Read full story

- The corporate bond market is increasingly playing an important role in providing medium- and long-term capital for infrastructure development and sustainable growth in Vietnam, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Bond Market Association Pham Phu Khoi said at a conference.

At the Vietnam Bonds and Credit Conference 2025 held in Hanoi on July 29 by the Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility (CGIF), Moody’s Ratings and VIS Rating, Khôi said that amid increasing demand for investment in infrastructure, energy, production and technological innovation, corporate bonds will become a strategic financial tool, helping the State and enterprises raise capital effectively, reducing pressure on the State budget and bank credit system. Read full story

- A large-scale livestream campaign is set to kick off as part of a nationwide effort to harness digital platforms and media to enhance the value, market reach, and appeal of Vietnamese agricultural specialties.

The campaign will feature two main livestream sessions: a “Daily Livestream” from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, and a “Mega Livestream” beginning at 12:00 p.m. from Jin Pro Network’s headquarters in Hanoi. Read full story

- During his lifetime, President Ho Chi Minh consistently affirmed that apart from the interests of the nation, the class, and the people, the Party has no other interests – all benefits must serve the people. More than half a century has passed since the beloved leader passed away, yet his teachings remain profoundly relevant, serving as a lodestar for the Party in every policy and decision.

Today, as the nation is entering a new era – that of its rise, his principle of “placing the public interest above all else” is reflected in every policy and decision, aiming toward the ultimate goal of serving the Fatherland and the people, and continuously improving their material and spiritual well-being. Read full story

- From August 1, residents of Hanoi will enjoy a range of complimentary services when accessing public administrative services, following approval from the municipal People's Committee on July 30.

The initiative, proposed by the capital’s public administrative services centre, aims to improve service quality at local administrative branches and service points. Read full story

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The crash resulted in 10 deaths and 15 injuries. (Photo: VNA)

- The People’s Procuracy of central Vietnam's Ha Tinh province has approved a decision to initiate legal proceedings agaisnt and temporarily detain the driver of a passenger bus involved in a tragic accident that killed 10 people on July 25.

According to the provincial procuracy, the driver Le Ngoc Thanh, born in 1989 and residing in in the central province of Thanh Hoa, has been charged with “violating road traffic regulations” under Clause 3, Article 260 of the Penal Code. Read full story

- The Vietnam Research and Development Forum 2025 opened in the northern province of Ninh Binh on July 30, aiming to support Vietnam in developing an effective national R&D strategy grounded in international collaboration and innovation-driven policies.

Co-organised by the Association of Vietnamese Scientists and Experts (AVSE Global) and the Ninh Binh People’s Committee, the two-day event brings together around 100 domestic and foreign scientists and experts, policymakers, and representatives from local and international agencies and businesses./. Read full story

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The fruit and vegetable sector is also set to hit a record, with exports projected at around 8.5 billion USD in 2025. (Photo: VNA)

Agro-forestry-fishery exports poised to hit record high in 2025

Agro-forestry-aquatic exports totalled 64.01 billion USD in the first 11 months of 2025. If performance in the final month matches that of recent months, the figure could approach 70 billion USD, far exceeding the 65-billion-USD target set for the year.

A view of Dinh Vu port in Hai Phong city. (Photo: VNA)

Circular on domestic maritime transport permits for foreign vessels issued

Under the circular, which will take effect from February 1 next year, the Minister of Construction will grant the permits for cases such as transporting oversized or overweight cargo or other types of goods using specialised vessels; clearing congested cargo, passengers, and luggage at ports when Vietnamese ships are unable to handle them; and conducting disaster relief, disease control, or emergency humanitarian aid.

At a tax office in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)

Decree regulates corporate income tax incentives

A CIT rate of 15% applies to enterprises with a total revenue in the preceding year of not more than 3 billion VND (114,000 USD), while a CIT rate of 17% applies to enterprises with a total revenue in the preceding year of over 3 billion VND but not more than 50 billion VND.

Ho Chi Minh City’s downtown area and the Thu Thiem peninsula, where the International Financial Centre is being developed. (Photo: VNA)

GOE Alliance commits to partnering with HCM City IFC

The GOE Alliance was officially launched at the Autumn Economic Forum in November 2025, bringing together technology firms, financial institutions, policy experts and international partners, including Viettel Digital Services, Dragon Capital, Tether, Ava Labs, Sky Mavis, Republic and Onchain Academy. The alliance aims to pilot on-chain economic models within a policy-oriented legal framework.

Vietnam's foreign trade is projected to hit a record of over 900 billion USD in 2025, positioning the country among the top 15 global trade powers. - Illustrative image (Photo: dantri.vn)

Vietnam joins elite group of 15 largest trading countries

The country recorded its first trade surplus in 2012 and has maintained a continuous streak of surplus for 10 years since 2016. The surplus grew steadily, hitting 19.9 billion USD in 2020, a record of 28.3 billion USD in 2023, and 24.9 billion USD in 2024.

Officials visit a booth at the festival. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam OCOP Festival 2025 opens in Hanoi

The festival functions as a space to bring together regional OCOP excellence, a forum connecting OCOP stakeholders with distributors, investors, experts and consumers, and a platform to spread pride in indigenous culture, local knowledge, and the aspiration for legitimate prosperity.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (third from right) and officials launch the Ministry of Construction’s new information technology systems at the conference on December 21. (Photo: VNA)

Modern, comprehensive infrastructure – a need for fast, sustainable development: PM

The Party and State continue to define infrastructure development as one of the three strategic breakthroughs, with priority given to building comprehensive and modern infrastructure, particularly transport facilities, technological infrastructure, and green – digital transition infrastructure, to help realise the national target of double-digit growth, the PM said.