Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has stressed the pivotal role of the diplomatic sector in advancing the Party's foreign policy, urging it to deepen Vietnam’s signature “bamboo diplomacy” and uphold the principle of "staying firm in policy, yet flexible in its execution."

Addressing the first Congress of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Party Organisation for the 2025–2030 tenure in Hanoi on July 15, which coincided with the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's diplomatic sector (August 28), PM Chinh praised the ministry and its Party Organisation during the 2020–2025 term, noting their close coordination with other ministries, agencies, and international partners to contribute to national development and foster peace, cooperation, and development in the region and beyond. Read full story

- Vietnam and Singapore have bolstered cooperation in leadership development and public governance as the third course of the Potential Leaders’ Programme for Vietnamese officials is taking place in Singapore from July 14 to 18.

The programme is designed to facilitate the exchange of advanced knowledge and practical governance insights from Singapore, while fostering mutual understanding and further deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. Read full story

- The global Halal market, catering to Muslim consumers, presents significant export opportunities for Vietnamese businesses, particularly in sectors such as agriculture, food, cosmetics, textiles, and pharmaceuticals.

However, tapping into this lucrative market requires deep understanding of Halal standards, consumer habits, and trading practices, experts said at a seminar held on July 14 in Ho Chi Minh City. Read full story

- Vietnam is hosting the inter‑regional high‑level forum on the OCOP (One Commune - One Product) model from July 15–16, bringing together 14 African ministers.

Co-organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the forum highlights Vietnam’s growing role as a global knowledge hub in rural development and local value chains. Read full story

- Vietnam’s largest event in the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) sector – Vietnam MICE EXPO 2025 – is scheduled to take place on September 26 at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi.

Held under the theme “Heritage & Technology in the New Era”, the event is expected to attract more than 800 domestic and international enterprises and over 1,500 delegates. Read full story

- The Hanoi People’s Committee plans to launch a series of activities for the 2025 international festival on craft village preservation and development, scheduled to take place from September to November.

The five-day festival will be held from November 14–18 at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, aiming to preserve and promote traditional cultural values while honouring outstanding artisans and skilled craftsmen from both Vietnam and abroad. Read full story

- A vibrant music festival featuring top Vietnamese artists will take place on August 9, according to the Vietnam Television (VTV).

The event is part of the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2), as well as the 55th anniversary of the first television broadcast by VTV. Read full story./.