Vietnam's rescue and relief team departed Venezuela on July 9 after completing its earthquake response mission, following days of search, humanitarian assistance and recovery efforts in the country's hardest-hit areas.

Administrative procedure reforms were carried out decisively under the direction of the Government and the Prime Minister during the first half of this year, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Vietnam's Politburo has appointed the Inspection Commission of the National Assembly Party Committee for the 2025–2030 term, while the National Assembly Standing Committee approved several senior personnel appointments.

Vietnam will continue working closely with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states to sign their free trade agreement (FTA) at an early date and effectively implement its commitments.

Speaking at the ministry's regular press briefing, Hang highlighted the significance of the Politburo's recent decision to invest in primary and secondary boarding schools in 248 land border communes nationwide.

A ground-breaking ceremony for a border guard coordination station was held on July 9 in Nam On village, Xaichamphon district of Laos' Bolikhamsai province as part of the third Vietnam–Laos Border Defence Friendship Exchange.

Vietnam officially inaugurated its first honorary consulate in Phuket, Thailand, on July 9, marking a new step in strengthening bilateral ties and expanding consular services for Vietnamese citizens in southern Thailand.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam hosted separate farewell receptions in Hanoi on July 9 for the outgoing ambassadors of Belgium, Norway, the Netherlands and Brazil.

Vietnam's revised Law on Belief and Religion will only achieve its intended impact if supported by clear and practical implementation guidelines, officials and legal experts said during a consultation workshop in Hanoi on July 9.

Vietnam and Laos launched the third Vietnam-Laos Border Defense Friendship Exchange on July 9, as the two countries' defense ministers met at the shared border to reaffirm bilateral cooperation.

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'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.