This marks the first time in the history of administrative reform that Việt Nam has carried out a large-scale restructuring, reducing intermediate layers and forming a leaner, stronger and more effective administrative apparatus towards better serving the people.

Administrative procedures for citizens and businesses had been issued in a timely manner, with clear and detailed regulations, and were promptly put in place to ensure seamless implementation as the two-tier local administration model began operations on July 1, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Nguyen Thi Ha said at the Government’s regular press conference on July 3.

National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn called for focused thinking, unified planning, and decisive action to enhance the legislative body’s role as an “institutional architect,” a “pillar of democracy,” a “locomotive of reform” and a “bridge for international integration” in the new era.

Hằng made the statement at the ministry's regular press conference in Hà Nội on Thursday in response to a reporter’s query about alleged illegal survey activities in Việt Nam’s exclusive economic zone and continental shelf.

The embassies of Việt Nam in Israel and Iran have worked closely with local authorities and diplomatic missions of Việt Nam in Russia and Egypt to provide emergency evacuation for 78 Vietnamese citizens to leave Israel and Iran safely.

After three rounds of negotiations, Việt Nam is now the second country in the world (following the United Kingdom) and first in Asia to have struck an agreement with the US, just one week before the July 9 deadline.

In his opening remarks, PM Chính said Việt Nam had reached mid-2025 in a challenging global landscape, with more difficulties than opportunities. 

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is collaborating with the Ministry of Finance to explore more reasonable calculation methods for land values. These may involve adjusting collection rates based on land type and user group.

The Presidential Office held a press conference on July 3 to announce a President’s Order promulgating 15 laws and one ordinance recently passed by the 15^th National Assembly (NA) and its Standing Committee.

At the conference, ministries’ leaders told press about the laws’ new features.

Both sides promised to beef up cooperation in national defence-security and at multilateral platforms, with a shared commitment to global peace, stability and sustainable development.

During its six-month term, Việt Nam chaired and actively participated in a number of prominent activities, reaffirming the APG’s proactive and constructive engagement in multilateral mechanisms and the United Nations.

Deputy Director-General of the Department of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Justice Đào Quý Lộc said that in the spirit of openness, sincerity, cooperation and constructive engagement, the dialogue will focus on five key areas.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam held phone talks with US President Donald Trump on July 2 evening (Hanoi time) to discuss the two countries' relations and reciprocal tariff negotiations.

The Party chief spoke highly of the voters' candid, democratic and responsible opinions, which reflected a high level of public consensus on the country’s key decisions.

General Secretary Tô Lâm and President Donald Trump welcomed the agreement reached by the two countries' negotiating teams on the Joint Việt Nam–United States Statement on a Fair, Balanced, and Reciprocal Trade Agreement Framework.

Senior Lieutenant General Hoàng Xuân Chiến, Deputy Minister of National Defence said Việt Nam is ready to welcome Italian military personnel for defence training courses and Vietnamese language instruction at military institutions.

The central steering committee for the development of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation launched the platforms at its mid-year review conference.

Canadian Consul General in HCM City Annie Dube affirmed that the activities of Canada’s diplomatic mission in Việt Nam are part of Canada’s broader effort to strengthen ties with trusted allies, trade partners, development partners, and global collaborators, from governments to civil society, to promote shared prosperity and international collaboration.