To date, 10 provinces have sent their lists of projects for access to a VND120 trillion (US$5.11 billion) housing credit package, heard an online conference on reviewing a resolution to remove difficulties for the development of the real estate market chaired by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 3.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s participation at the 44th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-44) in Indonesia shows Vietnam’s commitment to acting as an active, proactive and responsible member of the AIPA for the development of parliamentary diplomacy, as well as interest of all people in ASEAN.

VOV.VN - A high-ranking delegation of the National Assembly led by its chairman Vuong Dinh Hue arrived at Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, beginning an official visit to Indonesia.

VOV.VN - In a Talkshow on VOV.VN marking 50 years of diplomacy between Vietnam and Iran, Iranian Ambassador to Vietnam Ali Akbar Nazari has affirmed that the two countries have great potential for stronger cooperation based on their friendly relationship, the leaders’ political will and no differences in cooperation.

VOV.VN - The Southeast Asian (SEA) Women's Volleyball Tournament opened in the northern province of Vinh Phuc on August 3, bringing together four teams from Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and hosts Vietnam.

The Vietnam Trade Office in Canada has warned Vietnamese businesses about export scams by some individuals misrepresenting themselves as major Canadian companies.

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA)’s Committee for External Relations Vu Hai Ha on August 3 expressed his hope that the Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam will work closely with relevant Vietnamese agencies to hold celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Cuban leader Fidel Castro’s visit to Vietnam and the southern Vietnam liberated zone in the central province of Quang Tri.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son held a phone talks with his counterpart from Benin Olushegun Adjadi Bakari on August 3, assuring that Vietnam always values and wishes to foster its traditional friendship and cooperation with the African country.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan hailed the ongoing working trip by President of Japan's Kyodo News Toru Mizutani on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties, during a reception in Hanoi on August 3.

Vietnam’s economy started the second half of this year with positive signals which are expected to pave the way for a better recovery in the coming time.