Summer 2025 marks the peak season for Vietnam’s aviation sector, presenting a dynamic and more promising outlook than ever before.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has urged the acceleration of efforts to ensure the timely completion of infrastructure projects serving the 2027 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week.

Vietnam Airlines JSC (HVN) has received approval from the State Securities Commission of Vietnam to issue 900 million shares at 10,000 VND apiece.

The third Vietnam Festival in Lorient, France, has concluded with a vibrant art performance titled “Brilliant Vietnam”, leaving a deep impression on local audiences.

Kenneth Tse, General Director of Intel Vietnam, noted that in nearly 20 years of operations in the country, Intel Vietnam has exported over 4 billion products, contributing more than 100 billion USD to Vietnam’s export revenue.

This renewed confidence has led to a surge in investment commitments, positioning Vietnam as a key destination for global capital flows.

The Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) revised its forecast projection for Vietnam’s GDP growth upward to 6.9% for 2025 from its previous projection of 6%, following the strong performance in the second quarter.

By June 2025, Vietnam's total credit had reached over 17.2 quadrillion VND (658.43 billion USD), up 9.9% from end-2024 and 19.32% year-on-year - the highest growth rate since 2023.

After more than a week in its implementation, the two-tier local administration model in Hanoi has been operating smoothly and without interruption, demonstrating its effectiveness in state management.

The Hanoi People’s Committee has issued a dispatch on the implementation of a regional linkage project for the sustainable use of biodiversity resources in natural and heritage reserves across the Red River Delta.

The Standing Board of the Can Tho Party Committee and relevant departments on July 8 held a working session with the GenAI Fund to promote digital transformation through artificial intelligence (AI) in the city.

The SBV has proactively assigned credit growth limits to credit institutions this year, and set an annual credit growth of 16% for 2025, with room for flexible adjustments depending on market conditions.

Since 2023, Dong Thap province has reported no cases of fishing vessels infringing foreign waters.

A business dialogue was held in Tokyo on July 8 to enhance Japanese firms' understanding of Vietnam’s investment environment through direct engagement with Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu.

Vietnam has so far mobilised more than 7 billion USD for its just energy transition agenda under the Political Declaration on the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).

The amnesty embodies the Party and State’s dual approach: strict legal enforcement paired with humane and rehabilitative policies toward remorseful offenders, said Permanent Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh.

The fire that killed eight people at the Doc Lap apartment complex in Phu Tho Hoa ward was caused by an electrical short circuit due to an improperly connected power line, local police said on July 8.

US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper highlighted pillars of Vietnam – US cooperation while meeting with the press in Hanoi on July 8 on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties (July 12, 1995 - 2025).

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son separately met with Lao, Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM 58).

Economists, both domestic and foreign, have noted Vietnam’s ability to maintain strong momentum, with ambitions to hit 8% growth in 2025 and 10% or more annually from 2026 to 2030.

Vietnam will host an AICHR workshop on the rights of seafarers later this year to raise awareness, share best practices, and promote cooperation in this crucial area.

Authorities in An Giang province are accelerating efforts to finalise UNESCO nomination dossier for Oc Eo–Ba The archaeological site located in Oc Eo commune.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced plans to organise a series of events to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and the National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

According to the Law on Digital Technology Industry, the incentives include full corporate income tax exemption for the first two years and 50 % reduction in the four following years, as well as land rent waivers for three years.

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