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.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered a three-pronged acceleration strategy requiring all government levels, ministries, and localities to boost total social investment, accelerate public investment disbursement, and intensify efforts to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses to meet the economic growth target of at least 8 percent.

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.

The trip will be made at the invitation of Brazilian President Lula da Silva, the current chair of BRICS.

Hậu was accused by the Supreme People’s Procuracy of committing bribery by taking advantage of personal and professional relationships to win multiple tenders, causing serious consequences.

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.

According to the Politburo’s resolution on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, Vietnam has set ambitious targets for 2030. The country aims to achieve advanced capabilities in science, technology, and innovation across several key fields, ranking among the leading nations in the upper-middle-income group.

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.