Welcoming JICA’s proposal for a new ODA cooperation framework, PM Le Minh Hung said its proposed areas largely match Vietnam’s development priorities as well as the orientations agreed upon by the two PMs.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau delivered a speech at the 31st Future of Asia Forum in Tokyo on June 11, highlighting Vietnam’s vision for regional cooperation and sustainable development amid a rapidly changing global landscape.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan has held a working session with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to discuss economic, trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.

Deputy Minister of Finance Tran Quoc Phuong and Ambassador Julien Guerrier, Head of the EU Delegation to Vietnam, co-chaired a meeting of the Steering Committee for Component 1 of the Enhancing Economic Governance Programme in Hanoi on June 11.

PM Le Minh Hung has called on Hanoi to set higher development goals and standards commensurate with its role as the nation’s political and administrative centre.

A ceremony was held in Tien Sa Port in the central city of Da Nang on June 11 to receive a relief shipment from the Government of Belarus for residents affected by natural disasters in Quang Tri province.

Honored by the 2026 Michelin Guide, a 53-year-old heirloom banh cuon eatery in Hanoi’s Old Quarter continues to draw international tourists with its artisanal, handmade steamed rice rolls passed down through four generations.

According to research, under heavy urban traffic conditions, E10 biofuel can be 2.3-7.8 percent more economical than RON 95 gasoline. However, when vehicles run at speeds of 60-70 km/h, E10 may consume more fuel.

Experts forecast that the real estate market is entering a new era: no freezing, but rapid price spikes will also be difficult to materialize.

Selling prices of apartments in the central area of HCMC have hit a new peak at VND190 million/m2. But transaction volume in the market is showing signs of slowing down.

Dengue fever is appearing earlier than usual in Vietnam, with nearly 50,000 cases recorded in the first months of 2026 and growing concern among health experts.

The Hanoi People's Committee has recently approved the 1/500 scale detailed planning for a multi-objective urban area in Thu Lam and Dong Anh communes.

Protecting the environment and adapting to climate change are among the key pillars of Vietnam’s new development model, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said.

The Government has issued a decree amending export tax rates for several mineral products under the Export Tariff Schedule.

Da Nang will roll out a citywide health screening and periodic health check-up programme for all residents across its 93 communes, wards and special zones on July 1, part of efforts to enhance public health care and promote preventive medicine.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has submitted a draft decree to the Government to establish criteria for determining Vietnamese origin for goods sold in the domestic market, aiming to curb growing cases of origin-labeling fraud.

The initiative is regarded as a significant political mission aimed at honouring those who sacrificed their lives for the nation while helping fulfil the long-standing wishes of their families across Vietnam.

Vietnam recorded a trade deficit of approximately USD15.36 billion as of June 7, an uncommon development after many consecutive years of trade surpluses.

Vietnamese police have launched the country's first criminal case involving copyright infringement through the illegal use of licensed computer software, with estimated damages running into tens of billions of dong.

From July 1, provincial health authorities will be responsible for approving advertising content for health supplements under Vietnam’s new decentralization policy.

The Politburo has approved a total staffing allocation of 1,878,362 positions for Party agencies, state institutions, socio-political organizations and localities nationwide in 2026.

The first exam of Vietnam's largest-ever graduation examination has earned positive reviews from both students and educators for its modern and thought-provoking themes.

From literature and music to painting and traditional theatre, these distinguished individuals helped shape Vietnam’s cultural identity across generations.

A combination of aerial imagery, military records and eyewitness accounts has helped researchers locate suspected wartime burial trenches beneath a Ho Chi Minh City park.

Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team secured an early place in the AVC Cup 2026 semifinals after defeating Iran in straight sets on Thursday.