VOV.VN - More than 100 leading domestic and international experts gathered in Ninh Binh province on July 30 for the Vietnam R&D Forum 2025 (VRDF), to formulate a long-term research and development strategy for the country.

Despite strong political commitment and recent regulatory reforms, Vietnam continues to face major institutional and financial challenges in its path to net-zero emissions by 2050, as highlighted by experts at the 2025 Annual Oil and Energy Forum held in Hanoi on July 28.

State Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan affirmed that in any period of Vietnamese history, the country has had heroes and outstanding intellectuals who have played a special role in its development cause while meeting with delegates of the sixth Global Forum for Young Vietnamese Intellectuals in Hanoi on June 21.

The sixth Global Forum for Young Vietnamese Intellectuals officially opened in Hanoi on July 19, drawing 201 official delegates and over 300 observers and guests from cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, nuclear physics, green economy, and digital transformation.

VOV.VN - Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang has emphasized the growing role of overseas Vietnamese intellectuals and outlined policies aimed at encouraging their greater contributions to national development.

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong emphasized that the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC)’s practical initiatives continue to be a driving force behind inclusive and sustainable development across the Asia–Pacific region, as he addressed the opening of the third ABAC meeting (ABAC III) in Hai Phong city on July 16.

The Vietnam Economic Growth Forum 2025 (VEGF) provided a platform for government agencies, business community and experts to contribute ideas to help the country realise its target of rapid and sustainable growth.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Government is ready to create all favorable conditions for Brazilian investors to pursue successful, sustainable, and long-term investment in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Senior defence officials of Vietnam and Thailand have agreed to strengthen military cooperation, focusing on joint training, maritime law enforcement, and mutual support at multilateral forums.

VOV.VN - Green production and green consumption are becoming an inevitable trend in the pursuit of sustainable development. However, even as demand for environmentally friendly and resource-efficient products continues to grow, the journey from production to consumption still faces technological challenges at its core.