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Vietnamese rescuers recover 15 more bodies in Venezuela earthquake response
The latest recovery brings the total number of victims found by the Vietnamese mission to 45 since its deployment to the disaster zone.
Venezuela honours international rescue teams, sends thanks to Vietnam’s top leader
Through Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Vu Trung My, Acting President Delcy Rodriguez sent a letter of gratitude and presented the "Hero of Venezuela" medal to Party General Secretary and State President To Lam.
Venezuela earthquakes: Vietnamese rescuers bring a grieving mother her final goodbye
Without a word of resentment toward fate, the mother dropped to her knees, grasped the bloodied, scarred hands of a Vietnamese military engineer and repeatedly whispered through sobs: "Gracias, Vietnam!... Gracias..." ("Thank you, Vietnam!")
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Bau Truc pottery village keeps tradition alive
Bau Truc, one of the Cham ethnic people’s ancient pottery villages in the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, still preserves its traditional method of using only hands and no pottery wheel. It is also the oldest pottery village in Southeast Asia to maintain the hands-only method, using tools made from bamboo, shells, and snails and colours derived from tree bark.
Business confidence in Vietnam rebounds strongly: UOB
Business sentiment in Vietnam is rebounding strongly despite a challenging operating environment marked by rising costs and growing global uncertainties, including prolonged geopolitical tensions and trade-related pressures, according to the recently released Business Outlook Study 2026 by the United Overseas Bank (UOB).
Low-emission rice farming drives greener growth for Vietnam’s rice sector
Low-emission rice farming is rapidly expanding across Vietnam and has become an important part of the country’s Net Zero strategy. Through a programme aimed at developing one million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice by 2030, Vietnam seeks not only to reduce emissions but also to enhance the value of its rice sector and improve farmers’ incomes.
Gov’t meeting reviews six-month performance, outlines tasks for H2
The Government held its regular meeting for June and a teleconference with authorities of 34 provinces and cities nationwide on July 4 to look into the socio-economic situation in the first six months of 2026 and work out measures for the latter half to achieve this year’s targets, particularly the goal of double-digit economic growth.
Vietnamese rescuers recover final victim from collapsed apartment building
On the fourth day of operations in Venezuela, Vietnam's rescue team continued searching for victims despite dangerous conditions and repeated aftershock warnings.
Hand embroidery brings higher incomes for women in mountainous areas
In recent years, many women in Khun Ha commune, the northwestern mountainous province of Lai Chau have secured a stable source of income through hand embroidery. Besides making use of their free time outside the farming season, the work has also helped change women's mindset towards contributing to household economic development.
French newspaper hails Vietnam as a ‘gem’ of Southeast Asia
French newspaper La Voix du Nord has described Vietnam as a “gem” of Southeast Asia in a recent article, citing its striking natural landscapes, rich history, vibrant cultural identity and cuisine regarded as among the world’s most appealing.
Ho Chi Minh City attracts new generation of FDI
Over the past 50 years, Ho Chi Minh City has demonstrated resilience, dynamism and a pioneering spirit. Building on this historic foundation, it is creating new appeal on the global economic map by making a strong shift from labour-intensive industries to attracting next-generation foreign direct investment, particularly in high technology.
Storm Maysak nears Gulf of Tonkin as northern Vietnam braces for flooding
Tropical storm Maysak, the first storm to enter the East Sea this year, is approaching the Gulf of Tonkin with wind gusts of up to level 11, prompting northern Vietnam to step up disaster preparedness. On July 3, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment held an emergency meeting with local authorities to coordinate response measures.
National digital architecture framework must ensure nationwide interoperability: PM
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has ordered developing a national digital architecture framework that will ensure seamless interoperability across Vietnam's political system, paving the way for data-driven governance and more efficient public services.
Searching for earthquake victims: No detail overlooked
The Vietnamese search and rescue team recovered seven more victims' bodies on the fourth day of operations, bringing the total number of recoveries to 30 since it began field operations.
Ho Chi Minh City – Half a century of confidence and aspiration
Half a century has passed since Saigon-Gia Dinh was renamed Ho Chi Minh City in honour of President Ho Chi Minh. Today, the city has not only maintained its role as Vietnam's economic powerhouse but has also gradually established itself as a regional hub for finance, industry and innovation.
Venezuelans express heartfelt gratitude for Vietnam's earthquake relief support
Speaking to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent at the disaster site, local residents expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the support provided by Vietnam and the international community.
Prime Minister urges military to enhance strategic advisory role
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on July 2 called on the military to strengthen its strategic advisory role, improve long-term forecasting capacity and proactively prepare for emerging traditional and non-traditional security challenges in a rapidly evolving global and regional environment.
Japan Bank for International Cooperation pledges continued support for Vietnam
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung received in Hanoi on July 2 Maeda Tadashi, Governor of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), who pledged that the bank will continue to support Vietnam's strategic development goals.
Ceremony marks 50 years of Saigon-Gia Dinh bearing President Ho Chi Minh's name
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attended and delivered a speech at a ceremony held in Ho Chi Minh City on July 2 to mark the 50th anniversary of Saigon-Gia Dinh city being officially named after President Ho Chi Minh.
Fostering revolutionary ideals and dedication among youth
Generation after generation, Vietnamese youth have carried forward the patriotic traditions of those who came before them, demonstrating resilience, courage and a readiness to make sacrifices in the service of national development and defence.
Vietnamese rescuers press on with earthquake response in Venezuela
Despite unstable structures and extremely hazardous conditions, the rescuers expanded their search area, relying on their experience, determination and specialised equipment to carry out the mission safely and effectively.
Ha Tinh steps up efforts to identify fallen soldiers through DNA testing
Authorities in the central province of Ha Tinh are stepping up the exhumation of unidentified martyrs' remains and the collection of biological samples for DNA testing. Each sample brings new hope of identifying fallen soldiers and reuniting them with their families, while reflecting Vietnam's enduring tradition of honouring those who sacrificed for the nation.
New administrative system must deliver new governance capacity: Top leader
A national conference was held in person at the National Assembly's headquarters in Hanoi on July 1 and connected online to 3,651 locations nationwide to review one year of the operation of the political system's overall organisational model and the three-tier government model.
