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Top leader becomes Honorary President of Vietnam Red Cross Society

Hanoi, July 28 -- The 12th National Congress of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) for the 2026-2031 term officially opened in Hanoi on July 28, during which delegates formally nominated Party Gener... Read More


Hanoi, Rome sign statement on advancing all-round ties

Rome, July 28 -- Hanoi and Rome have signed a joint statement aimed at strengthening comprehensive cooperation, marking a new step in relations between the two capitals. A Hanoi delegation led by Tra... Read More


Malaysia's economy posts robust growth despite global headwinds

Kuala Lumpur, July 28 -- Malaysia's economy maintained strong momentum in the first half of 2026 despite persistent challenges from geopolitical uncertainty, trade pressures, volatile energy prices an... Read More


Reference exchange rate up 13 VND on July 28

Hanoi, July 28 -- The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,306 VND/USD on July 28, up 13 VND from the previous working day. With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ce... Read More


Khoi Nguyen 18 search and rescue operation: 48 survivors brought to safety

Hanoi, July 28 -- As of the afternoon of July 27, 48 people aboard the Khoi Nguyen 18 vessel had been rescued, according to information from Vietnamese authorities cited by the Ministry of Foreign Aff... Read More


Ho Chi Minh City prioritises logistics infrastructure to raise direct import-export throughput above 80%

Ho Chi Minh City, July 28 -- Ho Chi Minh City aims to increase the proportion of imports and exports handled directly through its seaports, airports, railway terminals and inland container depots (ICD... Read More


Resolution paves way for Vietnam to unleash soft power

Hanoi, July 28 -- Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo on May 19, 2026, assigns a broader role to Vietnam's diplomacy and cultural diplomacy in particular. Beyond safeguarding national int... Read More


Hanoi accelerates digital economy development, targets 22% of GRDP by end-2026

Hanoi, July 27 -- Hanoi is stepping up efforts to make the digital economy a key engine of growth, with an ambitious goal of raising its contribution to 22% of the city's Gross Regional Domestic Produ... Read More


Da Nang builds heritage tourism around Ky Anh Tunnels

Da Nang, July 27 -- Da Nang is expanding its tourism portfolio with a new community-based tourism initiative centred on the Ky Anh Tunnels and the Dam River Reed Bed, combining wartime heritage, local... Read More


Thanh Hoa steps up efforts to identify fallen soldiers' remains

Thanh Hoa, July 27 -- Authorities in the north-central province of Thanh Hoa is persevering in their efforts to identify the remains of fallen soldiers, with every DNA sample collected presenting a st... Read More