Responding to reports that people with very small tax debts have been temporarily barred from leaving the country, representatives of Vietnam’s tax authority said at a press briefing on May 22 that such information did not fully reflect the handling process of tax agencies, leading to misunderstandings of the law.
Vietnam’s proposals placed the highest priority on ensuring a peaceful and stable environment conducive for continued sustainable development and improving the well-being and happiness of the ASEAN people. They were praised by member states and incorporated into the core contents of the ASEAN Leaders’ Statement on the response to the Middle East crisis.
The ambassador noted that Vietnam has evolved from an economy plagued by hyperinflation into one of the region’s most dynamic performers, posting GDP growth of 8.02% in 2025. The country has reached upper middle-income status, with per capita income of 5,026 USD.
The international community has recognised and praised Vietnam’s socio-economic development achievements in 2025, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on January 8 at the ministry's regular press briefing.
China and Vietnam will continue to strengthen coordination, jointly promote global initiatives on development, security, civilisation and governance, and make active contributions to peace, stability and development in the region and the world.
Responding to a reporter’s question on whether any Vietnamese nationals were affected in the incident, which resulted in heavy casualties, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said that immediately after receiving the information, the MoFA instructed the Consulate General of Vietnam in Hong Kong and Macau (China) to contact local authorities to verify if any Vietnamese were involved.
As challenges are on the horizon, the Government outlined several missions and measures for the final six months of the year, including closely monitoring the operations of two-tier local government model, implementing regulations on decentralisation and authority distribution to provide timely guidance and resolve local bottlenecks, ensuring smooth settlement of administrative procedures.
Vietnamese nationals residing, working, and studying in Israel and Iran need to strictly follow the host countries' security and safety guidelines as well as maintain regular contact with the Vietnamese representative offices in these nations, she said.
Vietnam stands ready to cooperate with countries and stakeholders within existing cooperation frameworks and international laws and practices based on the principle of promptly safeguarding the migrants’ legitimate rights and interests as well as their dignity.
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on July 16 ordered a swift investigation into the case that six foreign nationals, including four Vietnamese, were found dead at Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel in Pathun Wan district, Bangkok.
