Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
- Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has directed ministries, sectors and localities to strengthen the management and improve the efficiency of official development assistance (ODA) and foreign concessional loans, while accelerating their disbursement to support the country's goal of achieving double-digit economic growth.
Under Directive No. 27/CT-TTg dated June 25, 2026, the PM called for stronger management and higher-quality preparation, appraisal and approval of ODA- and concessional loan-funded projects, with the goal of fully disbursing the annual public investment plan assigned by the Government leader. Read full story
- Vietnam and the US on June 25 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to exchange customs data electronically in real time in a move to facilitate bilateral trade, strengthen supply chain security and combat customs frauds amid rapidly increasing trade flows between the two countries.
The MoU was signed in Brussels by Vietnam Customs Director Nguyen Van Tho and Commissioner for US Customs and Border Protection Rodney Scott on the sidelines of the 147th and 148th sessions of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council. Read full story
- One year after Politburo Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private sector development came into force, Vietnam’s economic landscape has shown brighter prospects, marked by the strong rise of major private businesses and breakthrough institutional reforms.
A report by the Ministry of Finance on the first year of implementing the resolution highlighted fresh momentum in diversifying capital sources and removing administrative bottlenecks. However, experts say greater efforts are needed to ensure policies reach micro- and small-sized enterprises and business households, which form a critical part of the economy. Read full story
- Vietnam welcomes and encourages US enterprises to expand their investment in high-tech industries and other sectors with high added value, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung said while receiving Jeff Place, Chief Supply Chain Officer of Coherent Corp., in Hanoi on June 26.
Dung praised Coherent’s contributions to Vietnam’s high-tech industries over the past two decades, particularly in the production of optical components, semiconductor materials, precision optical glass and laser solutions serving global supply chains. Read full story
- As the number of Indian visitors to Vietnam has increased continually in recent years, Indian news portal Indiatvnews has highlighted the key factors behind the country's growing popularity, citing its affordability, improved air connectivity, diverse attractions and hospitality.
According to the June 25 article, affordable hotels, direct flights, easy visas and breathtaking landscapes are making Vietnam one of the most sought-after international destinations for Indian travellers looking for value and unforgettable experiences. Read full story
- The Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) on June 26 officially launched a dedicated train service to transport doctors, medical staff and employees of Bach Mai Hospital between its Hanoi and Ninh Binh campuses.
The train pair, coded PL1/PL2, will operate from Monday to Friday, stopping at Hanoi and Giap Bat stations in the capital and Phu Ly Station in Ninh Binh province. Read full story
- A record 17 Vietnamese universities have landed spots on the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings, marking the country’s strongest showing so far.
Leading the pack this year is the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, which vaulted roughly 200 spots to break into the global 101–200 band. It posted an overall score of 89 out of 100 and joined a select group that submitted evidence against all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read full story
- The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) on June 26 unveiled the Vietnam National Multi-Project Wafer Coordination Centre (VNMPW/CC) - the first national centre dedicated to supporting semiconductor chip prototyping, marking a key step in connecting domestic chip research and design with the global semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.
Addressing the event, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan said the centre demonstrates the ministry's determination to implement Vietnam's semiconductor industry development strategy through 2030 with a vision to 2050. He stressed that building a competitive semiconductor industry requires close collaboration among the Government, businesses, research institutes, universities, domestic and foreign experts, international partners, investors and the start-up and innovation community. Read full story
- Vietnam's Engineering Company Rotation 4 serving with the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) Mission has organised a community outreach programme to help prevent the spread of Ebola, providing medical supplies and health education to local residents amid the worsening Ebola outbreak in Africa.
The initiative reflects the proactive engagement of the Engineering Company Rotation 4 in close coordination with local health authorities to establish emergency preventive measures to safeguard the health of residents in Abyei./. Read full story
