VOV.VN - The upcoming trip to Egypt and Angola from August 3 to 9 by President Luong Cuong and his spouse is expected to usher in a new chapter in Vietnam’s relations with African countries, while reaffirming the country’s growing international role, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Hang.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has strongly rejected recent distorted and unfounded claims concerning its longstanding humanitarian cooperation with the United States in the search for American military personnel missing in action (MIA) during the war in the country.

VOV.VN - The establishment of an international financial centre (IFC) in Vietnam must not only attract investors but also proactively lead a new financial model in the country, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of National Defence on August 2 deployed a helicopter to deliver relief supplies to residents isolated by floods in the northwestern mountainous province of Dien Bien.

VOV.VN - A large number of residents gathered around Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, on August 1 to witness a simulated anti-terrorism drill performed by the Guard Command Force in coordination with special task units.

The Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM), in collaboration with relevant units, has conducted safety inspection flights at Long Thanh International Airport to evaluate air navigation procedures and verify operational readiness.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc on August 1 emphasised the importance of effectively managing monetary policy, maintaining macroeconomic stability, curbing inflation, stabilising the exchange rate, and promoting economic growth.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha chaired a meeting of the National Steering Committee for Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing Prevention and Control in Hanoi on August 1, calling for a fundamental shift in mindset and approach to effectively address the root causes of IUU violations.

GM Vietnam 2025, one of Asia’s largest blockchain and digital asset events, officially opened on August 1 at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi, affirming Vietnam’s ambition to become a regional hub for digital finance.

Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN not only marked a major milestone in its foreign policy but also significantly contributed to advancing ASEAN’s regional and international stature.