Vietnam reaped significant socio-economic achievements in the first half of this year despite global uncertainties and domestic difficulties, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told an online conference between the Government and localities, and a regular Cabinet meeting on July 4.

The Overseas Vietnamese Association in Wilthen - Bautzen and surrounding areas in Germany held a get-together on July 3 on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of Vietnam - Germany labour cooperation.

Dreams of a bright future are being nurtured by the Godmother programme launched by the Việt Nam Women's Union in the central province.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered faster administration of the third and fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccine as part of measures against the unpredictable pandemic situation, especially when the sub-variant BA.5 has appeared in Vietnam and raised the risk of a new wave of coronavirus infections.

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Bạc Liêu is developing agriculture relying on its advantages and adopting advanced techniques to increase yield, quality and efficiency.

True Italian Taste 2022, a project aiming to promote authentic Italian cuisine to the world, has kicked off in Việt Nam.

Lao people will have a chance to learn more about their brother country of Việt Nam when an exhibition showcasing Vietnamese culture, its land and people will take place in Vientiane, Laos this month.

A special theatre programme offering Vietnamese drama shows aims to entertain and introduce the art to young labourers in HCM City and Thủ Đức City.

A stamp set inspired by Vietnamese fairytale Cây Khế (The Star Fruit Tree) has been issued by Vietnam Post.

Infertility is a rough road, not only physically and emotionally, but also financially. But for some lucky couples, their dream of being parents came true when they sought help from the Andrology and Fertility Hospital of Hanoi.

Deputy Minister of Transport Le Anh Tuan has asked the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) to promptly tackle flight delays and cancellations after latest data shows that up to 5,602 flights by domestic carriers were delayed in June (May 19 – Jun 18), accounting for 18.2%.

The Cơ Tu ethnic group, their culture and lifestyle are featured in a new documentary film released recently in the city and Quảng Nam Province.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines resumed services between Ho Chi Minh City and Jakarta (Indonesia) on July 2 after months of closure because of COVID-19.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has urged the Ministry of Health and local authorities to accelerate the administration of the third and fourth COVID-19 vaccine doses for people from 12 years old.

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) has announced that the labour export programme with South Korea will be temporarily suspended for eight districts, towns and cities.

The HCM City’s People Committee held a conference on July 2 with the participation of leaders from Đồng Nai, Bình Dương and Long An to discuss about the construction plan of the Ring Belt Road No.3 in HCM City. 

The recently-approved master plan for the Mekong Delta region in the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050 is expected to create new values and changes towards sustainable and green growth, and long-term prosperity for the region.

The validity period of an APEC Business Travel Card issued by Vietnam would increase to five years from the current three years as provided in Prime Minister Decision 45 of 2006.

Vietnam resolutely opposes and demands Taiwan to cancel live-fire drills in the waters around Ba Binh island belonging to Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago and not to repeat similar violations in the future, Spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said on July 2.