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Prime Minister pays tribute to fallen soldiers at Vi Xuyen National Martyrs' Cemetery
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on July 15 offered incense and laid flowers in tribute to fallen soldiers at the Vi Xuyen National Martyrs' Cemetery in Tuyen Quang province during a working visit, ahead of the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27, 1947–2026).
PM urges Lang Son to turn border advantages into new growth drivers
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on July 15 urged Lang Son province to capitalise on its strategic border location by transforming its border-gate economy into a new engine of growth while accelerating institutional reforms, infrastructure development and digital transformation to achieve double-digit economic growth.
Top leader calls for better care for invalids, revolutionary contributors
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on July 15 affirmed that caring for revolutionary contributors is both a political responsibility and a moral obligation, calling for more comprehensive and timely policies to ensure that those who sacrificed for the nation receive the care and respect they deserve.
Vietnam realises ambition of mastering semiconductor technology
Semiconductors are the backbone of the digital economy and a strategic technology in global competition. To gradually master this field, Vietnam needs not only a highly skilled workforce but also a stronger innovation ecosystem. The launch of the national semiconductor chip prototyping support centre is expected to accelerate the country's drive towards technological self-reliance.
Phu Tho province requested to transform growth model
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its development mindset by prioritising high value added and high-tech investment while rejecting labour-intensive, outdated and environmentally harmful projects, to turn the northern locality into an industrial powerhouse of the country.
Vietnam, Indonesia chart new strategic cooperation agenda
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.
PM urges Lao Cai to turn advantages into development drivers
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.
Retail sector drives Ho Chi Minh City's double-digit growth ambitions
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 receives new US ambassador
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung received US Ambassador to Vietnam Jennifer Wicks in Hanoi on July 13 as she began her diplomatic tenure.
Last victim of Phu Quoc canoe capsize transferred to Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City
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.
Dak Lak soldiers carry on silent mission to bring fallen heroes home
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.
Community-based tourism transforms lives in Thanh Hoa
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.
Captain detained over Phu Quoc speedboat accident
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.
Portugal crowned champion of Da Nang Int’l Fireworks Festival 2026
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.
Where hospitality meets Hanoi's cultural heritage
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.
Authorities mobilise all resources to care for Phu Quoc canoe capsize victims
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.
Lotus cultivation breathes new life into tourism in President Ho Chi Minh's hometown
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.
French journal dubs Da Nang the "Miami of Vietnam"
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.
Coast Guard Region 4 launches rescue operation after Phu Quoc canoe capsize
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.
Phu Quoc races to treat victims of canoe capsize
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.