Economy - Investment
Vietnam’s total agro-forestry-fishery trade in the first half of 2025 is estimated at 57 billion USD, with exports reaching 33.5 billion USD, up 14.3% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Politics
Starting July 1, 15 administrative procedures related to land management will be handled by provincial-level authorities while four others will fall under the jurisdiction of commune-level governments, according to a recent announcement by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Politics
Localities nationwide simultaneously held ceremonies at 8:00 a.m on June 30 to announce central and local resolutions and decisions regarding the organisation of the two-tier local government model.
Culture - Tourism
Huong Viet magazine and the Vietnam - Germany Association in Schwaben co-organised a special cultural programme titled “Huong sac Viet” (The Essence and Colours of Vietnam) on June 28-29 as part of Sommerfest, the largest multicultural festival in Augsburg city, Bavaria state, Germany.
Ambassador Do Hung Viet, head of the Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the United Nations, has underlined the historic significance and core values of the UN Charter in Vietnam’s struggle for independence and efforts to defend national sovereignty.
A Vietnam tourism promotion event, part of the "Vietnam Tourism Roadshow in Europe," was held in Prague, the Czech Republic, drawing attention from local travel businesses, media, and partners.
Vietnamese consumers spent an estimated 16 billion USD on online purchases via platforms such as Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop in 2024, placing the country among the top three e-commerce markets in Southeast Asia.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Chairman of the Central Council for Emulation and Commendation for the 2021–2026 tenure, chaired the council’s 12th session in Hanoi on June 28 to review its performance in the first half of 2025 and set priorities for the remaining months.
Politics
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chinese Premier Li Qiang held talks in Tianjin on June 24, reaching a shared understanding to effectively implement high-level common perceptions between the top leaders of the two Parties and countries, and to translate the outcomes of recent high-level exchanges into concrete results.
Culture - Tourism
Over the past week, vibrant videos tagged ‘Vietnam is calling’ have gone viral on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook, sparking a global travel craze. From Europe to Asia, vloggers and young travellers are joining the trend by booking trips to Vietnam, all sharing the same message - ‘Vietnam is calling and I’m ready to go’ - and fuelling a surge in international interest.
Politics
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh issued a dispatch on June 22, ordering swift action to ensure State agencies are equipped with necessary infrastructure and resources as Vietnam pushes forward with administrative restructuring and rolls out a streamlined two-tier local government model.
Culture - Tourism
Quang Duc ancient ceramics are among Phu Yen’s most notable cultural heritages. The south-central province has hosted seminars, exhibitions, and research projects to fully assess their value and propose preservation and tourism development strategies linked to traditional craft villages.
Politics
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested the organisation of a national event on June 30 to officially announce the implementation of new two-tier local administration model, which will begin full operations across the country on the next day.
Society - Charity
The revolutionary press holds a particularly important role in the nation’s new era – inspiring development, creating noble values, and transforming collective aspirations into actions to build a stronger and more prosperous Vietnam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said.
Politics
Party General Secretary To Lam has called on the Vietnamese revolutionary press to continue its vigorous growth, reaffirming its pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front in service of the national development cause.
Economy - Investment
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), on June 20 held a seminar to launch the OECD Economic Surveys: Vietnam 2025 report.