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Vietnam provides emergency humanitarian aid of US$300,000 to Venezuela

Vietnam has decided to provide emergency humanitarian assistance worth US$300,000 to help the Venezuelan government and people recover from the devastating earthquake.

Vietnam shifts focus from labor quantity to workforce quality

Vietnam's top leader has called for a fundamental shift from prioritizing labor quantity to workforce quality, saying the country's demographic advantage must be transformed into sustainable economic growth.

VN Embassy holds memorial ceremony for Argentine friend Poldi Sosa Schmidt

The Vietnamese Embassy in Argentina, in coordination with the Argentina – Vietnam Culture Institute (ICAV), held a memorial ceremony on July 7 for Poldi Sosa Schmidt, the institute's founder and president who passed away in June.

13th ASEAN Occupational Safety and Health Network Conference held in Da Nang

The 13th ASEAN Occupational Safety and Health Network (ASEAN-OSHNET) Conference (AOC-13) took place in Da Nang on July 7, focusing on advancing digital transformation in workplace safety management across the bloc towards the ASEAN Vision 2045.

Former ACV Deputy General Director expelled from Party over serious violations

The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission has decided to expel Do Tat Binh, former member of the Standing Board of the Party Committee and former Deputy General Director of the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), from the Party.

Population Law expands support tailored to different groups

By addressing the specific needs of different population groups, the new law lays a stronger foundation for sustainable population development, higher-quality human resources and improved quality of life.

Vietnam-Israel trade set to approach 4 billion USD

Economic and trade relations between Vietnam and Israel continued their positive momentum in the first half of 2026, driven by strong growth in Vietnamese exports and the effective implementation of the Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA).

Vietnam refines religion law through selective global lessons

As religious life becomes more diverse, Vietnam's revised Law on Belief and Religion seeks to strengthen legal certainty while protecting freedom of belief and religion.

Venezuela honors Vietnam's earthquake rescue team with hero medals

The Venezuelan government has awarded the "Hero of Venezuela" Medal to Vietnam's search-and-rescue team in recognition of its humanitarian efforts following the devastating earthquake in the South American country.

Commune-level departments may expand to improve governance

Many localities are calling for more specialized departments at the commune level, arguing that the current structure is overstretched.

Top leader asks for better technical services to safeguard national security

Party Chief and President To Lam has requested the Ministry of Public Security's technical services force to become a highly disciplined, loyal and people-oriented corps of top science and technology experts capable of meeting security challenges.

Vietnam to host two key ASEAN occupational safety and health meetings

Vietnam is scheduled to host two meetings of the ASEAN Occupational Safety and Health Network (ASEAN-OSHNET) in Da Nang from July 7 to 9, reaffirming its active role in promoting regional cooperation on safer and healthier workplaces.

Japanese logistics firm invited to develop infrastructure at Gia Binh airport

Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang has invited Yamato Holdings, one of Japan's leading logistics groups, to study investment opportunities in warehousing and cargo transport infrastructure at Gia Binh International Airport.

Top leader receives newly accredited ambassadors

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam today received the newly accredited ambassadors of Portugal, Iran, Mongolia, the US and Myanmar, as they presented their credentials, officially beginning their diplomatic missions in Vietnam.

Vietnam's rescue team honored for earthquake response in Venezuela

Vietnam's search-and-rescue mission in Venezuela has combined intensive disaster response with humanitarian outreach, recovering dozens of earthquake victims while delivering emergency supplies to families displaced by the devastating disaster.

PM calls for maximum effort to recover missing martyrs

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has urged authorities to spare no effort in locating and identifying the remains of Vietnam's fallen soldiers during the launch of a major recovery mission in Ho Chi Minh City.

More than 1,300 fallen soldiers' remains recovered in 500-day campaign so far

Search operations have also become more efficient through the combined use of map coordinates, on-site surveys, witness accounts and ground-penetrating radar, improving accuracy while reducing excavation time and workload.

First-ever VN officer appointed to senior position in UN peacekeeping mission

After more than 12 years of participation in UN peacekeeping operations, the Ministry of National Defence has deployed nearly 1,400 personnel from the Vietnam People’s Army to missions, UN headquarters, and liaison offices in Belgium.

Vietnam hands over more possible remains of missing US service member

Vietnam and the US jointly held the 173rd repatriation ceremony for the possible remains thought to be associated with a US service member missing in action (MIA) during the war in Vietnam on July 2.

Vietnamese rescuers recover 15 more bodies in Venezuela earthquake response

Vietnamese rescue teams recovered 15 more bodies on July 3 (local time) as they continued search operations in Playa Grande, La Guaira state, one of the areas hardest hit by the twin earthquakes in Venezuela.