Vietnamese rice producer AgriVMA on June 16 handed over 1,200 tonnes of rice to Cuban agro-industrial company Los Palacios under an agreement between Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and Cuba’s Ministry of Agriculture.

According to lawyer Paul Mathonnet, the central legal question before the Court of Cassation is whether the activities of the US chemical companies constituted commercial operations or acts carried out in the exercise of state sovereignty.

With a coastline stretching nearly 3,300 km and maritime areas covering more than 1 million sq.km, Vietnam is strategically positioned along major international shipping routes linking East Asia with Europe, Africa and the Americas.

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) has established a comprehensive legal framework governing maritime activities, ensuring a balance of interests among nations.

Models once known for stable pricing and widespread affordability are now being sold at premiums of several million dong, highlighting a notable shift in Vietnam’s mainstream motorcycle market.

As digital transformation accelerates, intellectual property (IP) is hardening into a core driver of corporate value.

Amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), social media, and multi-platform communications, the transformation of corporate communications is no longer a matter for individual brands alone.

With businesses seeking billions of dollars, banks raising deposit rates and the government accelerating infrastructure spending, Vietnam is entering an unprecedented competition for capital.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has reduced its organizational structure by 45% following a major government restructuring effort.

Speaking at the ASEAN-Russia Business Forum in Kazan, PM Le Minh Hung outlined key areas for deeper economic and technological collaboration.

Beyond trade, Vietnam has gradually shifted from being a beneficiary of regional integration to a contributor to ASEAN’s future development.

Vietnam’s long-term development strategy must answer fundamental questions about growth, values and national aspirations, Party Chief and State President To Lam said.

As Vietnam targets double-digit economic growth throughout the 2026–2030 period, the Party and State have identified science, technology and innovation as key drivers of development.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia on June 17 presented the Friendship Order, one of the Vietnamese State’s highest honours, to Chea Kimtha, former Cambodian Ambassador to Vietnam.

Vietnam’s agricultural product traceability system has been rolled out in 26 of the country’s 34 provinces and cities, covering 18,500 products across 112 categories as of June 12, 2026.

Ahead of July 27, Vietnam will receive around 30 keepsakes belonging to fallen soldiers, along with approximately 30 research and analytical dossiers compiled from declassified US documents.

A cultural programme entitled The Way of Learning was held at the headquarters of the UNESCO in Paris on June 17, highlighting the enduring values of Van Mieu (Temple of Literature) – Quoc Tu Giam and Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage.

Apple is reportedly preparing to launch two radically different premium smartphones this fall, setting the stage for an unprecedented showdown within its own iPhone lineup.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 17 met leaders of two major Russian companies - State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom and oil and gas group Zarubezhneft - in Kazan, the capital of Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan.

Vietnam aims to establish at least 10 large domestic strategic technology enterprises by 2030 under a freshly-approved plan.

The Vietnamese community in Russia remains an important bridge strengthening ties between the two nations, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said.

The 14th National Women's Congress for the 2026–2031 term opened in Hanoi on June 18, gathering 789 delegates representing women from diverse backgrounds, ethnic groups, religions, professions and social sectors nationwide.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang has instructed authorities to address practical difficulties related to regulations on temporary travel bans imposed on taxpayers with outstanding tax debts.

Le Thi Thuy, a member of the Party Central Committee and incumbent president of the Vietnam Women’s Union, has been re-elected to lead the organization for the 2026-2031 term.

A bride from Dong Thap has gone viral after receiving 20 taels of gold during her engagement ceremony, with the gift presentation alone lasting 40 minutes.