The Ministry of Public Security has proposed restricting fully autonomous vehicles, citing Vietnam’s current road conditions. While partially automated cars are common and deemed suitable, Level 4 and 5 vehicles remain under global testing and are not yet fit for wide use.

President Lương Cường assessed that in recent years, the relations between Việt Nam and Middle Eastern and African countries have made clear progress, with high-level delegation exchanges taking place actively; and that there is great room for cooperation and expanding Vietnam's interests in the region.

The relations between Vietnam and Middle Eastern and African countries in recent years have made clear progress, with high-level delegation exchanges taking place actively, President Luong Cuong has said.

Both sides affirmed their determination to further advance the strong ties between the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV), the Communist Party of Uruguay, and the FA, contributing to the broader development of the Uruguay - Việt Nam relations.

Egypt stands out as one of Việt nam’s most important trading partners and a promising market in Africa. Notably, Egypt was the first North African country to officially recognise Việt Nam as a full market economy in November 2013.

President Luong Cuong’s visit is taking place in the context of positive development of Vietnam - Egypt relations. This is the first visit to Egypt by a key Vietnamese leader in seven years.

During the visit, President Lương Cường is scheduled to have high-level talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi; met with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, President of the Senate Abdel Wahab Abdel-Razek and Speaker of the House of Representatives Hanafy El-Gebaly.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh pointed out an ambition for Petrovietnam to climb into the top seven, and ideally the top five leading enterprises of the region.

PM Pham Minh Chinh has urged swift and coordinated action to help residents in Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An provinces recover from devastating floods and landslides, with the Government allocating VND 250 billion (USD 9.5 million) to support recovery.

Việt Nam’s MIA cooperation has always been acknowledged and highly appreciated by the US side, and is regarded as a model of international cooperation

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on August 1 sent a message of sympathy to Chinese Premier Li Qiang following severe flooding in Beijing and surrounding areas that caused heavy casualties and damage.

State President Lương Cường offered congratulations on the 80th founding anniversary of the United Nations in a message sent on August 1 in response to an initiative of Ambassador Philemon Yang, President of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly.

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm attended a gathering with staff of the ministries of National Defence, Public Security and Foreign Affairs in Hà Nội on August 1, ahead of the 80th anniversaries of the Traditional Day of Việt Nam People’s Public Security (August 19) and diplomatic sector (August 28).

The Party chief affirmed that the Vietnam People’s Army, the People’s Public Security Force, and the diplomatic service remain steadfast in their goal of national independence in close association with socialism.

Chairing a meeting of the National Steering Committee for Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing Prevention and Control in Hanoi on August 1, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha emphasized that Vietnam must go beyond meeting the European Union's requirements and focus on unlocking the potential of the fisheries sector.

A delegation from the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation, led by Deputy Head Đinh Thị Mai, paid working visits to Venezuela and Mexico from July 23 to August 1, aiming to strengthen ties with Latin American countries across various fields.

The two sides will continue discussions and carry out follow-up work with the goal of finalising a reciprocal trade agreement based on principles of openness, constructiveness, equality, mutual respect

Chairing a meeting of the State Steering Committee for Tourism on July 31, Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh said that, with strong determination across the sector and close collaboration and support from ministries and localities, Vietnam's tourism will achieve a strong breakthrough.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn called for joint efforts to ensure the success of the 21st meeting of the Việt Nam–Cambodia Joint Commission on Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation in Cambodia and the 13th conference on cooperation and development between border provinces.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a meeting with representatives of the diplomatic corps in Vietnam on July 31 to brief them on the reorganization of administrative units and two-tier local administration of the country.