UNESCO was founded on November 16, 1945, and Vietnam officially became a member of the organisation in July 1976, marking one of the country’s important steps in the process of global integration.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc confirmed that eliminating the presumptive tax was the right policy, as stated in the Politburo's Resolution 68-NQ/TW on private sector development.

Vietnamese telecommunications operators are ramping up efforts to build infrastructure, increase user uptake, and commercialise wide-scale 5G services across the country.

The Ministry of Public Security and Hanoi police have released details of their investigation into a large-scale fraud case involving Pho Duc Nam, known publicly as “Mr Pips”.

Vietnam has made history with its first continental gold medals in pickleball, after two wins in the PPA Tour Asia – Panas Malaysia Open on July 7 in Kuala Lumpur.

Vietnam is playing a growing role in the US’s global supply chains while American businesses have contributed significantly to Vietnam’s economic transformation and development, according to Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien.

The NA Standing Committee will also deliberate and decide on adjustments to the 2025 legislative programme.

The Vietnamese People’s Police sports delegation won 15 gold, four silver, and six bronze medals, making a strong impression at the 2025 World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) in Birmingham city, Alabama State of the US from June 23 to July 7.

In addition to their own efforts, businesses and industries are calling for stronger policy assistance to accelerate green transition, expand market access, and boost long-term competitiveness.

The Ministry of Home Affairs plans to introduce a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) system to evaluate the performance of civil servants and public employees.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 9 called on ministries, sectors, and local authorities to take active and responsible roles in carrying out national key railway projects.

Vietnam’s athletes delivered a strong performance at the 2025 Wushu Taolu Asian Cup in China, securing third place overall with a total of 12 medals, including two golds, eight silvers, and two bronzes.

Violations commited by individuals in the case related to the construction of Bach Mai Hospital and Viet Duc Friendship Hospital’s second facilities caused losses totalling 80 billion VND (over 3 million USD) and led to a waste of 762 billion VND.

A book on Hanoians’ eating and drinking etiquette through the history by author Vu The Long, in its Chinese-language edition, has received the 2025 influential Southeast Asian book award in China.

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.