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.
To ensure maritime safety, authorities are instructed to track and inform vessels, guide ships away from dangerous zones, and ensure safe anchorage. Localities are empowered to ban sea operations when necessary, prepare search-and-rescue forces, and ensure safety of tourism activities, aquaculture, and offshore infrastructure.
According to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, storm No. 1 is expected to enter the Gulf of Tonkin late on July 3 and make landfall between Quang Ninh province and China's Guangxi region on July 4.
The Quang Ninh provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment issued an urgent directive suspending the issuance of permits for vessels operating overnight stays and evening tours in local waters from noon on July 3 as tropical storm Maysak is approaching.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As part of the Hanoi Lotus Festival 2026, the artistic parade “Lotus takes to the street” brought together around 2,000 participants dressed in lotus-themed Ao dai, setting a new record for the largest-ever lotus Ao dai parade and creating one of the festival's standout events.
By the afternoon of June 30 (local time), the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security's search and rescue team had successfully recovered the first victim's body in earthquake-hit Venezuela.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on June 30 officially launched Vietnam’s Agricultural Product Traceability System following the successful completion of its pilot phase.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam chaired the first meeting of the Central Steering Committee for Foreign Affairs and International Integration in Hanoi on June 30.
On June 30 (local time), the Vietnamese search and rescue mission conducted operations in La Guaira State, the area hardest hit by the twin earthquakes in Venezuela.
Nestled in the heart of the Central Highlands, the Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark, now part of Lam Dong province, is often described as a vast open-air museum, where outstanding geological, natural and cultural values come together.
Pablo Picasso’s Vive la Paix (Long Live Peace), a rare artwork associated with Vietnam’s history, has been showcased in France. Painted in 1954 to mark the signing of the Geneva Accords, the work is preserved at the Paul Éluard Museum of Art and History in Saint-Denis, in the Île-de-France region.
Agricultural exports through Kim Thanh International Road Border Gate No.2 in the northern province of Lao Cai are gathering momentum, driven by soaring durian shipments. Streamlined customs procedures and businesses’ compliance with China’s import standards have enabled Vietnamese farm produce to expand its market share and further boost export value.
A Vietnamese search and rescue team has arrived at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Venezuela, ready to assist the country in its earthquake recovery efforts.
