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Tourism sector pivots to quality-led growth in second half of 2026

Hanoi, July 21 -- Vietnam's tourism industry is set to pivot from increasing visitor numbers to improving the quality of growth in the second half of 2026, with a stronger emphasis on culture, premium... Read More


Thailand's exports benefit from growing use of FTA privileges

Bangkok, July 21 -- Thailand's use of export privileges under free trade agreements (FTAs) continued to expand in April 2026, with shipments claiming preferential treatment valued at 31.77 billion USD... Read More


NA leader calls for shift towards modern urban governance

Hanoi, July 21 -- National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man has called for a fundamental shift from administrative urban management to modern and development-faciltating urban governance, stressi... Read More


PM chairs ceremony announcing personnel changes at two ministries

Hanoi, July 21 -- Politburo member, Secretary of the Government Party Committee and Prime Minister Le Minh Hung chaired a ceremony in Hanoi on July 21 to announce personnel decisions involving the Min... Read More


Vietnam, Japan seek to deepen comprehensive strategic partnership

Hanoi, July 21 -- Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung hosted a visiting delegation of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) led by Executive Acting Secretary-General Hagiud... Read More


Ambassador highlights Philippines' priorities for ASEAN Chairmanship

New Delhi, July 21 -- The Philippines focuses on three key priorities during its 2026 ASEAN Chairmanship under the theme "Navigating our Future, Together", namely peace and security anchors, prosperit... Read More


PM orders urgent investigation into fatal coach fire in Dong Nai

Hanoi, July 21 -- Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has ordered an urgent investigation into the cause of a coach fire that killed seven people in the southern city of Dong Nai, while directing authorities ... Read More


First Czech pork shipment officially enters Vietnamese market

Hai Phong, July 21 -- The first official shipment of pork products from the Czech Republic arrived in Vietnam on July 21, marking a new milestone in trade relations between the two countries. A welcom... Read More


Deputy PM rushes to Lai Chau flood zone, pledges fast rebuilding after deadly disaster

Lai Chau, July 21 -- Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung led a delegation to the flood-ravaged commune of Muong Than in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau on July 21 to inspect recovery effo... Read More


Press release on second working day of 14th Party Central Committee's third plenum

Hanoi, July 21 -- The 14th Party Central Committee looked into a number of regulations and proposals during the second working day of its third plenum on July 21. During the morning session, chaired b... Read More