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Major ASEAN economies have continued to show resilience despite the uncertain macroeconomic environment, with Vietnam standing out as the most optimistic market in the region, according to a survey recently released by Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB).
The ASEAN+3 Film Festival opened in Prague on September 3 (local time), bringing together the film industries of ASEAN member states (Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand), alongside China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasised the need for game-changing measures to transform the institutional framework into a national competitive advantage while chairing the Government’s law-building session for August on September 4, which focused on reviewing 15 draft laws and one legal policy dossier.
Two Vietnamese cities, Hoa Lu and Hai Phong, have been honoured at the 6th ASEAN Environmentally Sustainable Cities (ESC) Awards and the 5th Certificate of Recognition (COR) ceremony, respectively, held in Langkawi, Kedah State of Malaysia.
The state visit to Vietnam by First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez achieved substantive results and marked a significant milestone in strongly advancing the special bilateral friendship and comprehensive cooperation.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued Dispatch No. 156/CD-TTg asking central localities affected by recent natural disasters to prioritise the restoration of damaged educational facilities, ensuring that conditions are in place for the start of the new academic year.
Vietnam earned US$45.37 billion from agro-forestry-aquatic exports during the first eight months of 2025, up 12% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Vietnam and Italy hold great potential for stronger cooperation, particularly in economy, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang told Deputy Minister for Enterprises and Made in Italy Valentino Valentini on September 3.
The four-day National Day holiday from August 30- September 2 gave a boost to Vietnam’s tourism, with a surge in both domestic and international visitors, contributing to driving the sector’s post-pandemic recovery and growth.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA), and Deputy Minister of National Defence, on September 3, held a meeting with Senior Lieutenant General Álvaro López Miera, Minister of Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba, who is on an official visit to Vietnam.