Hà Nội has offered support to Caracas after the deadly disaster, with senior Vietnamese leaders extending condolences and the embassy confirming the safety of Vietnamese citizens.
Party General Secretary and President Tô Lâm said when the country is entering a new phase of development opportunities, young people are not only expected to carry forward the legacy of the Party and the revolutionary cause, but also to play a direct role in shaping the future.
Building on the 12th term’s achievements and lessons, the 2026–2031 youth union agenda sets out to shape a a generation of Vietnamese youth armed with revolutionary ideals, moral integrity, unshakeable resilience, a spirit of contribution, and the ability to adapt and thrive in the digital era.
Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung noted that bilateral ties have continued to develop positively, building on the strong foundation laid by late President Hugo Chavez and generations of leaders from both countries.
General Secretary and President Tô Lâm commended the force for its steadfast loyalty to the Party and people, saying that it has served as a model in carrying out the 14th National Party Congress's resolution and the Party's strategic guidelines, and turned directives into concrete action.
Government officials, international experts and global technology firms have called for Việt Nam to move beyond labour-cost advantages and place strategic technologies, innovation and high-quality investment at the heart of a new growth model.
The Điện Biên Provincial People's Committee on Tuesday authorised a controlled pilot programme for digital technology-based products and services using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), targeting a flight safety rate of over 99 per cent during the trial period.
It is critical for SMEs to improve financial transparency and accelerate digital transformation to strengthen competitiveness and adapt to a rapidly changing business environment, an SME dialogue heard on June 24.
According to online travel platform Agoda, searches for accommodation in Việt Nam by Chinese travellers surged 164 per cent year-on-year in the first five months of 2026, the fastest growth among international source markets.
Through creative initiatives such as 'green homes', 'turning waste into money' and 'I love the blue sea', waste is being transformed into a social resource, helping to change the appearance of rural areas.
Some desperate families are also considering installing solar panels to beat the heat and offset rising power bills, while others are opting for energy-efficient inverter air-cons.