VOV.VN - Vietnam’s passport has climbed seven spots in the latest Henley Passport Index, reflecting improved visa-free or visa-on-arrival access for Vietnamese citizens to destinations around the world.

VOV.VN - China (including Hong Kong) became the largest importer of Vietnamese shrimp in the first half of the year, with export turnover reaching nearly US$595 million, an 81% increase year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

VOV.VN - A large whale was spotted swimming in Nha Trang Bay, located in south-central Khanh Hoa province, on July 22, sparking excitement among local residents.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 23 chaired the Government’s July 2025 session on legal affairs to review seven draft laws and consider the Government’s proposal for the 2026 legislative agenda.

VOV.VN -“Skin of Youth” (Ồn ào tuổi trẻ), directed by Vietnamese-American filmmaker Ash Mayfair, is among eight films competing for the Uncaged Award at the ongoing 24th New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF).

VOV.VN - The Government has urged relevant ministries, agencies, and local authorities to mobilise all available resources to respond to severe flooding in the central region, especially in Nghe An province, in the wake of Typhoon Wipha, with a focus on the safety of local people and critical infrastructure.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 22 chaired a conference with heads of Vietnam’s overseas diplomatic missions to strengthen economic diplomacy in pursuit of the country’s growth target for the second half and to lay a foundation for double-digit growth in the following period.

The US Department of Commerce has announced administrative reviews of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on several export products from Vietnam, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Greece Pham Thi Thu Huong paid a working visit to Corfu Island, the capital of the Ionian Islands in southwestern Greece, from July 16 to 19, aiming to foster cooperation between Vietnam and the island region.

A memorial ceremony to honour martyrs who heroically sacrificed their lives for independence and freedom of the nation and noble international duties took place at the Duc Co Martyrs’ Cemetery in the central province of Gia Lai on July 22.