Việt Nam calls for deeper, more practical ASEAN–Russia strategic partnership

To turn leaders' vision into concrete results, Vietnamese top diplomat urged both sides to make breakthroughs in economic cooperation and to raise two-way trade to US$45 billion by 2035.

Top leader hails sacrifices, contributions of generations to national development

The most meaningful way to commemorate those who sacrificed and contributed to the country is to safeguard the achievements of the revolution and continue building a peaceful, independent, democratic, prosperous, civilised and happy Việt Nam advancing towards socialism

Việt Nam calls for stronger ASEAN–US cooperation in trade, AI and energy transition

Việt Nam's Foreign Minister Lê Hoài Trung welcomed continued US support for ASEAN's principled position on the East Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea), while calling on the US to continue contributing to an open, inclusive, transparent, resilient and rules-based regional architecture with ASEAN at its centre.

Việt Nam steps up export to achieve US$550-billion target

Exports reached $266.52 billion in the first six months, meaning the economy needs to generate roughly $245 billion more during the remainder of the year to meet the annual goal.

Cultural diplomacy strategy aims to elevate Việt Nam’s standing on global stage

Under the strategy, Việt Nam aims to build an advanced culture rooted in national identity, harness cultural soft power to drive rapid and sustainable development, enhance its standing, reputation and influence on the international stage, and contribute meaningfully to the diversity of human civilisation.

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Drought leaves Quảng Ngãi reservoirs dry, rice crop at risk

Prolonged heat and drought have drained reservoirs across eastern Quảng Ngãi Province just as the summer-autumn rice crop enters its critical flowering and grain-filling stages, leaving farmers facing heavy losses and, in some areas, complete crop failure.

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Defence diplomacy helps safeguard nation from early stage, from afar

Major General Nguyễn Văn Sáu, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Institute for Defence Strategy and History under the Ministry of National Defence, spoke to Công Thương (Industry and Trade) newspaper about the pioneering role of foreign affairs, particularly defence diplomacy, in safeguarding the nation from an early stage and from afar.

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