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.
Category: Vietnam
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.
Vietnam-Denmark deepen sustainable urban partnership in Da Nang
On June 19, Vice Secretary of the Da Nang Party Committee and Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Hung hosted Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolai Prytz for a bilateral meeting. Both sides are striving to forge a deeper partnership, particularly in sustainable development and green investment.
Vietnam and India deepen cultural ties through mass yoga event in Hanoi
On June 14, a large public yoga session brought hundreds of participants together in Hanoi, coinciding with the occasion to celebrate the upcoming International Day of Yoga and reinforce cultural ties between Vietnam and India. This year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, focuses on yoga’s contribution to maintaining physical and mental health while enhancing resilience at every stage of life.
Vietnam unveils new strategy to align diplomacy with national development
Vietnamese President and Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Secretary General, Tô Lâm, announced a new set of development and foreign policy priorities on June 11, signalling a strategic shift aimed at boosting domestic potential while playing an active role in regional and world affairs.