Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged central coastal provinces and cities to closely track Typhoon Nongfa, forecast to make landfall on August 30 evening, in order to proactively carry out response measures.

VOV.VN - After making landfall in Ha Tinh and Quang Tri provionces, Typhoon Nongfa (Typhoon No. 6) in Vietnam this year, has weakened into a tropical depression as of the afternoon of August 30, the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting reported.

The central province of Gia Lai will host a series of lively events as part of a festival celebrating local heritage and products, the provincial People’s Committee announced at a press briefing on August 26.

VOV.VN - More than 200 domestic and international enterprises are showcasing products at the Vietnam ASEAN International Furniture & Home Accessories Fair (VIFA ASEAN 2025) in Ho Chi Minh City, highlighting Vietnamese craftsmanship and design on the global stage.

The four-day upcoming National Day holiday is expected to draw crowds nationwide, with southern localities stepping up facilities, services, staffing, and safety measures to welcome visitors.

Although the new two-tier local government model has run stably since its launch on July 1, there is much to do to ensure its smooth, synchronous and effective operations, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has stressed.

VOV.VN - Authorities in central and north-central coastal provinces of Vietnam have activated emergency measures as Typhoon Kajiki, packing winds exceeding 100 km/h and gusts up to 150 km/h, approaches the region.

The Government has finalised growth quotas for provinces and cities in the second half of 2025 to lift the country's GDP expansion to 8.3–8.5% for the whole year, requiring localities to take drastic actions to complete the set targets and tasks.

VOV.VN - After one month of implementing the two-tier local government model, many localities across Vietnam have swiftly restructured their administrative systems, stabilised operations, and improved public services, showing early effectiveness and gaining public support despite some remaining challenges.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a meeting with representatives of the diplomatic corps in Vietnam on July 31 to brief them on the reorganisation of administrative units and two-tier local administration of the country.