A new Vietnamese government decree will allow certain high-profile foreign nationals – including top investors, scientists, cultural icons, and sports stars – to enter the country without a visa for up to five years, as part of efforts to attract world-class talent and strengthen economic and social development.

Việt Nam’s 2024 Land Law is now undergoing major revisions even before its full rollout, as the Government faces mounting administrative, legal and valuation roadblocks.

At their talks and meetings, President Luong Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.

After assaulting a traffic police lieutenant colonel and being taken to the police station, the Russian national was found to have alcohol in his breath.

President Cường expressed his belief that the Party will continue to uphold unity to build a strong organisation, serving as the nucleus of social cohesion.

ASEAN has strongly grown both in stature and influence, playing an increasingly important role in the region and the world.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.

The Party leader called for accelerating the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of reach for the criminal police.

The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.

The event was held on the 58th founding anniversary of the Southeast Asian bloc (August 8, 1967-2025).

The annual event is a tradition observed by all 10 of the ASEAN member states. This year also marks 30 years since Việt Nam’s ascension to the Southeast Asian association and 10 years since the establishment of the ASEAN Community.

Meeting UNODA’s Vienna chief, Ambassador Vũ Lê Thái Hoàng outlined priorities for Việt Nam’s role as president-designate of the NPT Review Conference.

Regarding the authority to issue work permits, it regulates that the provincial-level People's Committee has the authority to issue, reissue, extend, and revoke them.

Việt Nam and Angola marked 50 years of diplomatic ties with a ceremony in Luanda attended by President Lương Cường during his state visit.

Delivering a keynote policy address at a special plenary session of the Angolan National Assembly on August 7, President Luong Cuong affirmed that his state visit to Angola reflects Vietnam’s commitment to deepening its relationship with one of the most trusted partners in Africa.

Angolan National Assembly Speaker Carolina Cerqueira welcomed President Lương Cường’s visit as a message of friendship and mutual respect, praising Việt Nam as 'a friend always in our hearts.'

Trade performance has also remained strong. In July alone, total import-export turnover reached $82.2 billion, a year-on-year increase of 16.8 per cent.

Highlighting Angola as one of Việt Nam’s leading partners in Africa, State President Lương Cường noted that there remains ample room to strengthen cooperation and proposed that the two countries build their development partnership as a model for South–South cooperation.

Chairwoman of the Japan–Việt Nam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance (JVPFA) Obuchi Yuko is leading a Japanese delegation on a working visit to Việt Nam.

The Prime Minister emphasized the significance of maintaining macroeconomic stability, controlling inflation, promoting growth, and improving the harmony between monetary and fiscal policies, Minister and Chairman of the Government Office Tran Van Son told a press conference in Hanoi on August 7.