On July 29, Vietnam and Laos agreed to expand military medical cooperation by strengthening personnel training, technology transfer and specialist healthcare programmes, reinforcing long-standing defence ties between the two countries.
Category: Vietnam
Hanoi Earns Global Recognition for Friendly Customer Service City
On July 19, Hanoi was recognised as one of the world’s leading cities for customer service, reinforcing Vietnam’s growing reputation as a destination known for its warm hospitality.
Hanoi to Advance Night-Time Economy, Targeting 30% Rise in Tourist Spending
On July 15, the Hanoi People’s Committee officially issued the plan titled “Development of the Night Economy in Hanoi for 2026-2030, With a Vision to 2045”. This marked the execution step of the master plan ratified on May 9 under Decision No. 2419/QD-UBND signed by Vice Chairman Trương Việt Dũng. Just last month on June 15, the administration approved a formal resolution regulating investment, business guidelines and tailored operating hours for late-night zones.
Vietnam Launches Military Standards Campaign, Targets Self-Reliability and Defence Export
On July 15, Vietnam’s Department of Standards, Metrology and Quality under the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) launched a five-year campaign to strengthen military standards and quality management, underpinning Hanoi’s push for a self-reliant defence industry by 2030 and its stated ambition to build and eventually export its own platforms.
Vietnam Conglomerates to Invest US$200bn in Mega Infrastructure Projects
Six leading Vietnamese conglomerates, including Vingroup and Sun Group, reportedly plan to invest a combined 4.9 quadrillion Vietnamese dong (200 billion US dollars) in 40 mega-projects.
Vietnam Seeks to Expand Halal Tourism
Vietnam is looking to strengthen its foothold in the global Halal tourism market, with government officials and industry leaders highlighting new opportunities to attract more Muslim travellers during a conference in the central province of Khanh Hoa on July 8.
Vietnam-EFTA Pact Set to Boost Bilateral Trade and Investment
On July 2, Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) officially issued a joint communiqué following the successful conclusion of their negotiations to upgrade bilateral cooperation and eliminate customs duties.
Vietnam Debuts Carbon Exchange, Trading Over 1,200 Tonnes
Vietnam officially launched its domestic carbon exchange on June 29 at the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX), marking a key milestone in aligning the country’s economic growth agenda with its commitment to sustainable development.
Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City Launches Open-top double-Decker Sightseeing Bus
Visitors in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City will soon have another way to explore the city’s landmarks, with a new open-top double-decker sightseeing bus service scheduled to begin operations on July 4.
Vietnam expands renewable energy and rice deals in Cuba’s Mariel zone
Vietnamese Foreign Minister Lê Hoài Trung paid an official visit to Cuba from June 20 to 22, acting on behalf of Vietnamese General Secretary and President Tô Lâm.