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Tougher measures to combat copyright infringement, especially in the digital space, are among the core proposals amending and supplementing some articles of the Law on Publication.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Vietnam and the US have established a comprehensive strategic partnership based on mutual respect for each other's independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and political systems. By putting the past behind, looking towards the future, building on common interests, and managing differences properly, they have advanced relations for the benefit of both peoples.
At the Kim Lien site, Tu and accompanying delegates offered flowers and incense in memory of President Ho Chi Minh, the beloved leader of the Vietnamese nation, a national liberation hero and a great man of culture who devoted his life to the revolutionary cause of the Party, the nation and the people, as well as to peace and social progress worldwide.
The Government leader instructed Lang Son province to vigorously implement its growth plan for the second half of 2026, with the goal of achieving annual GRDP growth of at least 10%. He called for clear accountability across agencies, regular updates to monthly and quarterly growth scenarios, close monitoring of key growth drivers, and periodic reporting to ensure timely policy responses.
The embassy said on its official X account that the flight carrying the victims' mortal remains departed Ho Chi Minh City on July 13 and arrived in Mumbai later the same day. Authorities in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu coordinated the transportation of the remains to their final destinations.
The two countries established diplomatic relations on March 25, 1971, with Chile becoming the first South American nation to establish official ties with Vietnam. Over the past 55 years, bilateral friendship and cooperation have continued to deepen across a wide range of fields, providing a solid foundation for stronger political, economic, trade, investment and people-to-people exchanges.
Tam reaffirmed that the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos would continue acting as a bridge to promote cooperation between Vientiane province and Vietnamese localities and businesses, helping improve the effectiveness of joint projects in the coming years.
The country’s GDP now surpasses 514 billion USD, with per capita GDP exceeding 5,026 USD a year. Alongside economic gains, Vietnam has also made strides in infrastructure development, poverty reduction, human development and global integration.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
Tri affirmed that Vietnam consistently regards strengthening its Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership with China as a top priority.
The top leader said Vietnam must maintain core capabilities in vessel design, building, repair, conversion and technical maintenance to ensure resilience against supply-chain disruptions, market volatility and emergencies.
The former Chairman and former Standing Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of the former Bac Giang province for the 2016–2021 tenure have received warnings for violations and shortcomings in the performance of their duties.
The chief legislator stressed the need to clearly identify target groups and tailor law education accordingly, while promoting community-based approaches and strengthening the role of grassroots cultural institutions.
To achieve this year's targets, the Government leader called on the provincial Party Committee to renew its mindset, leadership and governance methods, remain focused on development goals, and maximise the province's untapped potential and competitive advantages.
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc suggested expanding cooperation in crop cultivation, livestock farming, forestry, irrigation, water resources management, environmental protection, development of processing value chains, increasing the value of mineral resources in Laos, and promoting agricultural trade.
Thanh said the elevation of Vietnam–France relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership ushered in a new phase of development in the bilateral ties, reflecting deepening political trust and a shared commitment to building a peaceful, cooperative and sustainable future.
Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu called for stronger efforts to maintain macroeconomic stability, control inflation, ensure energy and data security, accelerate power projects, respond to extreme weather and natural disasters, intensify the fight against smuggling, counterfeit goods and cybercrime, and strengthen policy communication to build social consensus and counter hostile and distorted information.
Both sides noted that since the fifth meeting, sectoral cooperation has continued to deepen and produce concrete results despite global headwinds and a challenging international economic backdrop.
PM Le Minh Hung's meeting with the Lao Cai provincial Party Committee's Standing Board, the findings of the 2026 economic census, and October 15 designated as Vietnam Digital Citizen Day are among news highlights on July 14.
