VOV.VN - In recent months, hostile forces have targeted the Politburo’s Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private sector development, twisting its content to claim that the Party now regards the private sector as “the most important driving force,” thereby sidelining the state economy and steering Vietnam toward capitalism.

Citizens from 12 countries will be granted visa-free entry for stays of up to 45 days in Vietnam for tourism purposes, regardless of their passport types.

Vietnam’s textile and garment industry has reported good progress in the first seven months of 2025, with export turnover surpassing US$26.33 billion, an increase of US$5.3 billion, equivalent to 9%, compared to the same period last year.

The Department of Maternal and Child Health under Ministry of Health has called on provincial and municipal health departments nationwide to step up measures to protect children in the online environment, ensuring timely prevention and handling of abuse and exploitation cases.

Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung and his Korean counterpart Chae Hwi Young co-chaired a Vietnam – Republic of Korea (RoK) dialogue on cultural industry cooperation in Seoul on August 11, as part of the ongoing state visit by Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse.

Trade and tourism activities continued to show positive growth in July, with total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue estimated at VND576.4 trillion (US$21.98 billion), up 1.1% month-on-month and 9.2% year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnam’s state budget revenue from import-export activities reached over VND261.37 trillion (US$9.97 billion) in the first seven months of 2025, equivalent to 63.6% of the annual estimate and 55.6% of the targeted goal, marking a 9.1% increase year-on-year, the Department of Customs reported.

Vietnam’s property mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is moving away from takeover battles driven by financial clout, as experts point to a new phase shaped by partnerships, legal expertise, risk management and long-term vision.

VOV.VN - The Party Committee of the Government on August 11 convened a meeting to give opinions and finalise two new draft Politburo resolutions on enhancing public health care and developing a modern national education and training system.

Party General Secretary To Lam visited Yonsei University, one of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s oldest and most prestigious institutions, and delivered a keynote speech, as part of his ongoing state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) on August 11 (local time).