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Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Policies and Strategies Tran Luu Quang (right) meets with President of AES Vietnam Oliver Marquette on July 9, 2025. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam pledges support for AES investment in green energy

Tran Luu Quang, Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Policies and Strategies, praised AES’s investment performance in Vietnam in recent years and welcomed its long-term commitment, particularly in the field of green and clean energy that supports the country's development and energy transition.

Nearly 10.7 million int’l visitors come to Vietnam in the first half of 2025

Nearly 10.7 million int’l visitors come to Vietnam in the first half of 2025

In the first six months of 2025, Vietnam welcomed over 10.7 million international visitors, marking a 21% increase compared to the same period last year. According to the General Statistics Office, in June alone, Vietnam welcomed 1.46 million foreign traveler, a 17% increase compared to the same month last year. These are positive signs for the country’s non-smoke industry.

Festivals contribute to introducing and promoting destinations, products, services, and tourism gifts of Hanoi. (Photo: VNA).

Hanoi eyes tourism boost with launch of new offerings

Hanoi’s Department of Tourism has introduced a series of new attractive tourism products, aiming to make a strong breakthrough during the National Day (September 2) holiday, and accelerate growth through the end of the year.

Emission inspections for motorcycles and motorised vehicles will begin in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on July 1, 2027. (Photo: VNA)

Emission standards for motorcycles to be issued in July

Under the draft, motorcycles produced before 2008 will be subject to the lowest level of inspection standards, level 1, while those manufactured from 2008 onwards will be assessed to a higher standard. Similar rules will also apply to motorised vehicles, with level 1 for those manufactured before 2016.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) shakes hands with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at their meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6. (Photo: VNA)

PM meets with Southern African President at expanded BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the expanded BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 6 (local time), during which they agreed to foster bilateral cooperation in several specific areas.

The meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung (right) and Honna Hitoshi, Representative Director and President of Japan’s Erex Corporation, on July 4, 2025. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam enhances energy cooperation with Japan

Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung welcomed Erex’s efforts to bring biomass power technology to Vietnam, emphasising that its ongoing projects will make a positive contribution to the country’s energy sector and further deepen the cooperation between Vietnam and Japan.

Deputy PM Ho Duc Phoc (R) in the meeting with President of Catalonia Salvador Illa (Photo: baochinhphu.vn)

Vietnam, Spain forge financial – trade cooperation

The same morning, he attended the Vietnam – Spain Business Foum where various cooperation initiatives from both nations were highlighted, including those in green transition, high-quality human resources training, supply chain development and Vietnam House Logistics Centre establishment.

Vietnam to join international carbon offsetting scheme for aviation

Vietnam to join international carbon offsetting scheme for aviation

The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has officially confirmed that, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) will participate in its Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) during its voluntary phase, starting from January 1, 2026.

Kim Son’s sedge weaving craft endures

Kim Son’s sedge weaving craft endures

For hundreds of years, the craft of growing and processing sedge has been an integral part of life in Kim Son district, Ninh Binh province. Despite enduring countless ups and downs throughout history, the tradition has not only survived but continued to thrive, providing stable livelihoods while becoming a distinctive cultural feature passed down through generations.