Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.
- Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 27 stressed the need to strictly adhere to implementation schedules for key national transport projects, saying that deadlines must not be extended unless there are objective reasons, as he chaired a meeting reviewing the implementation of major and important national transport projects in the first half of this year.
The meeting of the State Steering Committee for major and important national projects in the transport sector was held in a hybrid format, connecting the Government Office in Hanoi with the offices of the People’s Committees of 31 localities hosting the projects. Read full story
- The Ministry of Public Security, in coordination with the Hanoi People's Committee, on June 27 held a meeting to launch the Month of Action for Drug Prevention and Control under the theme "Sharing a Determination to Build Drug-Free Communes, Wards and Special Zones."
Opening the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra, Chairwoman of the National Committee for AIDS, Drugs and Prostitution Prevention and Control, paid tribute to the People's Public Security, the Border Guard, and other law enforcement forces for their unwavering dedication, courage and sacrifice in combating drug-related crimes. Read full story
- The Ministry of National Defence held a meeting in Hanoi on June 28 to assign tasks for the force tasked with supporting relief operations in Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that struck the South American country on June 24.
Accordingly, an 82-member military contingent was assigned to carry out humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in Venezuela, marking Vietnam’s third overseas military deployment for international disaster response. Read full story
- The Ministry of Public Security held a departure ceremony in Hanoi on June 28 for a 41-member search and rescue team heading to Venezuela.
Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Minister Senior Lieutenant General Le Van Tuyen said the deployment reflects not only humanitarian support but also international solidarity and the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Venezuela. Read full story
- Vietnam has completed preparations for the launch of its first domestic carbon exchange on June 29 as scheduled under the Government's roadmap, the State Securities Commission (SSC) announced.
The launch marks a major milestone in the development of Vietnam's carbon market, contributing to implementing the country's commitments to greenhouse gas emissions reduction, and accelerating the green transition and promoting low-carbon economic growth. Read full story
- More than 5,000 people joined a community walk programme in Ho Chi Minh City on June 28 to mark 50 years since the Vietnamese southern hub Sai Gon – Gia Dinh was officially named after President Ho Chi Minh on July 2, 1976.
The event aimed to promote physical exercise movements in the spirit of President Ho Chi Minh's teachings, improve public health, and foster civic pride and a shared sense of responsibility for the city's development. Read full story
- China’s Jiangxi Yangfeng Art Fireworks Display and Portugal’s Macedos Pirotecnia have secured places in the final of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026, organisers announced on June 28.
The two teams were selected by the the jury of DIFF 2026 after the qualifying rounds, based on criteria including concept and theme, creativity, pyrotechnic effects, synchronisation between music and fireworks, overall performance quality, and audience impact. .Read full story/.
☀️ Morning digest on June 26
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam's receptions for the outgoing Palestinian and Korean ambassadors, the 13th National Congress of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union wrapping up, and a press conference on the Festival for Peace 2026 are among news highlights on June 25 evening.
