Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính's visit to Brazil from July 4–8 is expected to deepen Việt Nam's role in the Global South and strengthen its newly upgraded Strategic Partnership with the South American nation.
Article by Belarusian Ambassador Uladzimir Baravikou to Việt Nam News on the Independence Day of Belarus.
Nguyễn Mạnh Thắng, Chargé d’Affaires at the Vietnamese Embassy in Portugal, stated that, with the solid foundation and achievements of the past 50 years and the strong political will of the two governments and the people, Việt Nam–Portugal relations are set to expand and deepen, rising to a new height that reflects the true potential, shared values, and mutual aspirations of the two nations.
Initial success has been achieved as people now understand that the overhaul will save public expenditure, foster more balanced development and enable the formation of new economic hubs. The ultimate goal is to develop digital government, smart smart cities, integrated economic zones and flexible administrative models that offer faster, more transparent public services, saving time and costs for both citizens and businesses.
As Việt Nam moves towards universal health coverage, the Government is exploring a phased approach to hospital fee exemptions. Rather than offering completely free healthcare, the policy aims to reduce out-of-pocket spending and improve access through the national health insurance system.
Following Party General Secretary Tô Lâm’s directions at the ceremony, the Vietnamese Embassy in China and other Vietnamese representative agencies abroad would work closely with local authorities, agencies, and mass organisations. The goal is to build a streamlined, modern administrative system that better serves both domestic and overseas Vietnamese (OV) communities.
This is the era of those who are willing to take bold actions, make decisions, and serve the nation. Việt Nam does not choose the easy path but the right path.
"While some countries are cutting back on development assistance, Canada is doubling down. In fact, we had one of the largest increases in development assistance into Việt Nam just this year, with the approval of new projects, and many of those new projects are responding to the Government's articulated priorities for government reform," Canadian Ambassador Shawn Steil told the press.
To elevate bilateral relations to new heights, Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Dương Hải Hưng said that Việt Nam and Italy should strengthen exchanges at all levels, especially high level; identify key and prioritised contents to boost economic, trade, and investment ties; enhance defence and security cooperation; boost cultural, educational and tourism cooperation and people-to-people exchanges; and develop local-level partnerships.
Speaking to Việt Nam News, Trần Quốc Phương, vice chairman of the Kiên Giang Edible Bird's Nest Association, shared insights into the industry.
Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Đức Phớc’s upcoming attendance at the fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) and working trip to Spain from June 30 – July 3 will mark a concrete step toward a more effective and pragmatic Việt Nam-Spain partnership, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Spain Đoàn Thanh Song.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính was on an official visit to China from June 24 to 26 for the World Economic Forum's 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin.
In an interview with Vietnam News Agency correspondents in Beijing, Wei Wei, head of the Vietnamese Language Department at the China Central Television (CCTV), affirmed that the attendance of the Vietnamese delegation headed by PM Chính carries importance significance.
UNESCO has praised Việt Nam’s adoption of the new Law on Teachers, calling it a groundbreaking move to elevate the status of educators. The law ranks teachers' salaries at the highest level in the public service pay scale — a first in the country’s history.
Investing in the development of energy storage systems acts as a foundation in addressing the intermittency of renewable energy, enhancing system flexibility, improving the reliability and resilience of the power grid, supporting the development of a smart transmission network and ensuring national energy security.
Once shaped by war, Việt Nam is now helping shape peace, sending nearly 1,100 personnel to UN missions and gaining recognition for its discipline, professionalism and humanitarian approach.
General Secretary of the Việt Nam Tourism Association Vũ Quốc Trí shared his insights with Vietnamplus on how Việt Nam can overcome these obstacles and elevate its tourism brand.
Ambassador Vũ emphasised that the “good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, and long‑term sustainability” between Việt Nam and Cambodia have been nurtured by generations of their leaders and people, and continue to grow stronger.
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