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500-day campaign brings hope to martyrs' families
The 500-day campaign is a nationwide effort to recover and identify the remains of fallen soldiers. More than a search mission, it is a race against time to identify those who remain unknown through DNA technology. From central agencies and local authorities to organisations and citizens, people across Vietnam are joining forces to help bring the campaign to a successful conclusion, paying tribute to the nation's fallen heroes and their families.
Hanoi pursues a green, smart and sustainable future
Hanoi’s master plan with a 100-year vision is more than a spatial development blueprint. It reflects the Party’s and the State’s long-term vision for the capital in a new era of development.
PM urges swift completion of draft laws for National Assembly sessions
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on July 8 chaired the Government’s July law-building session, urging ministries and agencies to urgently finalise key draft laws, reports and proposals for submission to the National Assembly’s upcoming sessions.
NA's first extraordinary session to consider 27 agenda items
The first extraordinary session of the 16th National Assembly is tentatively scheduled for August 3–24, during which lawmakers are expected to consider 27 agenda items, including the adoption of 20 laws and resolutions, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man said on July 8.
Lai Chau ramps up efforts to minimise flood losses
Persistent heavy rain has caused widespread flooding and landslides in Lai Chau, disrupting transport, damaging homes and crops, and leaving key infrastructure at risk as authorities race to contain the impact.
From upper middle income status to new development ambition
The World Bank's decision to classify Vietnam as an upper-middle-income country marks not only an important economic milestone but also international recognition of nearly four decades of Doi Moi (Renewal) process. At the same time, it signals the need for a stronger shift, from growth driven by scale to development powered by productivity, science, technology and innovation.
Temple of Literature inspires modern Vietnamese art
The exhibition “Temple of Literature in Art” has opened in Hanoi to mark the 950th anniversary of the Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam built in the 11th century.
Hanoi welcomes five-millionth international visitor of 2026
On July 7, Hanoi welcomed its five-millionth international visitor of 2026 at the Terminal 2 of Noi Bai International Airport. The milestone highlights the capital's robust tourism growth in the first half of the year and its rising profile as an international destination.
Top legislator hosts Malaysia’s Attorney General
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man received visiting Attorney General of Malaysia Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar in Hanoi on July 7, during which he affirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy of attaching great importance to and effectively implementing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Malaysia.
Vietnam participates in Russia’s largest industrial exhibition
A Vietnamese delegation is in Russia to participate in the 16th INNOPROM International Industrial Trade Fair in Yekaterinburg – Russia’s largest annual industrial exhibition from July 6 to 8. This is the first time a Vietnamese delegation to participate in the event.
Vietnamese rescuers awarded "Hero of Venezuela" medal
Vietnam's rescue and relief team has been awarded the first-class "Hero of Venezuela" medal, a noble reward from the Venezuelan Government, in recognition of their courageous humanitarian efforts following the devastating earthquakes in the Latin American country.
Transparent digital marketplace created for businesses
Vietnam's e-commerce sector is entering a new phase of development as the Law on E-commerce officially takes effect on July 1. Beyond providing a clearer legal framework for online business, the new law is expected to address long-standing shortcomings, strengthen consumer confidence and support the sustainable growth of the digital marketplace.
Gia Lai steps up efforts to identify fallen soldiers
With support from the military, health workers and local authorities, the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai is intensifying its 500-day campaign to recover and identify the remains of fallen soldiers. Every DNA sample collected offers another chance to restore a name to those still listed as unidentified - bringing long-awaited answers to their families.
Top leader receives newly accredited ambassadors
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam received in Hanoi on July 6 the newly accredited ambassadors of Portugal, Iran, Mongolia, the US and Myanmar, as they presented their credentials, officially beginning their diplomatic missions in Vietnam.
Better technical services needed to safeguard national security
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on July 6 requested the Ministry of Public Security's technical services force to become a highly disciplined, loyal and people-oriented corps of top science and technology experts capable of meeting increasingly complex security challenges.
Vietnamese relief team delivers aid to Venezuelan earthquake victims
On July 5 (local time), the Vietnamese earthquake relief delegation visited makeshift tent camps in the Playa Grande area of La Guaira state to distribute essential care packages to local residents affected by the disaster.
Hanoi accelerates AI city development
As Hanoi moves to realise its long-term development vision for a new era, the capital is stepping up efforts to attract investment. By signing 50 memoranda of understanding with leading domestic and international corporations and organisations, the city aims not only to expand infrastructure but also to lay the foundation for becoming a modern AI city, with technology serving as a key driver of growth.
Vietnamese banking apps to enable payments in Singapore
Vietnam and Singapore officially launched cross-border QR payments from July 2. The service allows Singaporean visitors to pay via VietQRGlobal in Vietnam and is expected to enable Vietnamese travellers to use their domestic banking apps for payments in Singapore from the third quarter.
Moments of humanity amid Venezuela's rescue mission
While recovering a victim’s body, a member of the Venezuelan rescue team became dizzy after prolonged exposure to toxic decomposition gases.
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.