VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has reaffirmed the urgent need to complete at least 3,000 km of expressways by the end of 2025, a critical target set by the 13th National Party Congress.

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man emphasised Vietnam’s commitment to deepen the traditional solidarity and special friendship with Cuba at his meeting with President of the National Assembly of People’s Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 30.

Party General Secretary To Lam on July 30 chaired a working session with members of the Sub-committee for Documents, and standing members of the Sub-committee for Socio-economic Affairs to discuss the draft documents to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress.

VOV.VN - Amid sweltering heat in Hanoi, where temperatures soared to 38°C on July 29, police officers pushed through intense training sessions in preperation for a large-scale military parade and civic procession celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2).

VOV.VN - Durian exports are making a strong recovery, with total revenue projected to reach US$2.4 billion in 2025. For the first time in a decade, Vietnam is updating its national durian standards to improve product transparency and safeguard the reputation of its agricultural exports globally.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, Switzerland on July 29 afternoon (local time), on the occasion of attending the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament.

VOV.VN - As many as 1,588 delegates will take part in the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam to be held in early 2026.

An archival exhibition titled “Autumn of Independence and Aspiration for Prosperity” will be held at the National Library of Vietnam from August 12 to September 18, marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - 2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

VOV.VN - Throughout 80 years of development, Vietnam’s diplomatic sector has always played a pioneering role in the cause of national defence and development.

Amid intensifying geopolitical rivalry among major powers, Vietnam has emerged as a model within ASEAN in balancing relations with global powers while effectively managing risks and safeguarding national and regional interests.