Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on July 14 urged Phu Tho province to change its development mindset by prioritising high value added and high-tech investment while rejecting labour-intensive, outdated and environmentally harmful projects, to turn the northern locality into an industrial powerhouse of the country.
The top leader said Vietnam must maintain core capabilities in vessel design, building, repair, conversion and technical maintenance to ensure resilience against supply-chain disruptions, market volatility and emergencies.
To achieve this year's targets, the Government leader called on the provincial Party Committee to renew its mindset, leadership and governance methods, remain focused on development goals, and maximise the province's untapped potential and competitive advantages.
Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu called for stronger efforts to maintain macroeconomic stability, control inflation, ensure energy and data security, accelerate power projects, respond to extreme weather and natural disasters, intensify the fight against smuggling, counterfeit goods and cybercrime, and strengthen policy communication to build social consensus and counter hostile and distorted information.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung paid an official visit to Indonesia on July 14, where he co-chaired the sixth meeting of the Vietnam - Indonesia Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation and, together with his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono, signed the 2026–2030 Action Plan to realise the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung called on the northern border province of Lao Cai to turn challenges into opportunities, transform its border location into strategic advantages and leveraging its unique strengths and potential as drivers of growth, while chairing a working session with the provincial Party Committee's Standing Board in Yen Bai ward, on July 14.
As Ho Chi Minh City targets double-digit gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth, the trade and services sector is expected to remain its key growth engine, supported by recovering consumer demand and the approaching year-end shopping season.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung received US Ambassador to Vietnam Jennifer Wicks in Hanoi on July 13 as she began her diplomatic tenure.
The last seriously injured victim of the deadly canoe capsize off Phu Quoc Island was transferred to Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City on July 13 for further treatment.
Members of Team K51 under the Dak Lak Provincial Military Command are continuing their search for the remains of fallen Vietnamese soldiers across the Central Highlands, overcoming difficult terrain to help reunite missing war heroes with their families decades after the war ended.
Over the past few years, many mountainous communes in the central province of Thanh Hoa province have promoted community-based tourism alongside the preservation of ethnic cultural heritage. The approach has helped make tourism a key economic sector, boosting local incomes and contributing to poverty reduction.
Police in An Giang province have launched a criminal investigation and detained Nguyen Hong Hai, captain of the speedboat that capsized off Phu Quoc, for alleged violations of regulations linked to the accident that killed 15 Indian tourists.
After more than a month of spectacular fireworks over the Han River, Portugal's Macedos Pirotecnia was crowned champion of the 2026 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF). Drawing tens of thousands of spectators each night, the festival once again cemented Da Nang's reputation as a leading destination for international events and festivals.
As travellers increasingly seek authentic local experiences, Hanoi is encouraging hotels and accommodation providers to become cultural destinations in their own right. By integrating traditional crafts and local design into hospitality spaces, the city aims to enrich tourism while preserving its heritage.
Following the canoe capsize off Phu Quoc, authorities in An Giang province and the Phu Quoc Special Zone are mobilising all available resources to provide medical care for the victims.
In Kim Lien commune, Nghe An province - the hometown of President Ho Chi Minh, the lotus is more than a cherished cultural symbol. By combining high-value lotus products with immersive tourism experiences, the locality is creating new economic opportunities for residents while enriching the visitor experience and showcasing the unique heritage of the Land of Lotus.
France’s online magazine Journal des Français à l'étranger has described the central coastal city of Da Nang as the "Miami of Vietnam", praising its affordable living costs, improving infrastructure and high quality of life, making it an increasingly popular destination for digital nomads.
The Coast Guard Region 4 Command deployed personnel and vessels for search and rescue operations on the afternoon of July 11, immediately after receiving reports of the capsizing of the Osean Pearl passenger canoe near May Rut Ngoai Island in the Phu Quoc Special Zone of An Giang province.
Search and rescue operations following a canoe capsize off Phu Quoc Island were completed by 3:30 pm on July 11, with all 36 people on board brought ashore. They included 32 Indian tourists, one tour guide and three crew members. Twenty-one people were rescued, while 15 were confirmed dead.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has called for the building of an elite, professional and rapidly deployable international search and rescue force as Vietnam seeks to strengthen its capacity to respond to global humanitarian emergencies and contribute more actively to international disaster relief efforts.
The Central Public Security Party Committee and the Ministry of Public Security hosted a ceremony in Hanoi on July 11 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the traditional day of the People's Security Force and receive the Gold Star Order, a prestigious award bestowed by the Party and the State.
A special flight carrying Vietnam's military and police search and rescue team home from Venezuela landed safely at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on the evening of July 10 after successfully completing a 10-day earthquake relief mission.
Vietnam attracted 34.65 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first six months of 2026, while realised FDI reached its highest first-half level in five years, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).
Nestled along the scenic coastline of southern Vietnam, Phuoc Hai commune in Ho Chi Minh City combines pristine beaches, rich fishing traditions and a tranquil atmosphere. As demand for sustainable and experience-based tourism continues to grow, the coastal destination is emerging as a promising new attraction for both domestic and international visitors.
