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Lao Cai – Yen Bai merger: Po🌸sitive outlook for green tourism development
The proposed merger of Yen Bai and Lao Cai provinces to form a new administrative unit is a major strategic move, aimed at creating a new growth driver for the northern midland and mountainous region. With favourable natural conditions, a unique geographical location, breathtaking landscapes, and rich cultural diversity, the future Lao Cai – Yen Bai province is expected to become a standout destination for green tourism in Vietnam and the wider region.
State President urges stronger, closer governance following ad🃏ministrative merger
State President Luong Cuong met with voters in Hoc Mon and Cu Chi district, Ho Chi Minh City, on June 28 to inform them about the outcomes of the ninth session of the 15th National Assembly and to address their feedback and concerns.
Merger of Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc, Hoa Binh expe🌠cted to open new economic corrido🌞rs: Party leader
The newly merged province of Phu Tho is tasked with completing a comprehensive master plan to 2030 with a vision to 2050, aligned with broader integration strategies linking the Northwest, Hanoi, the North Central region, and the Laos–Vietnam economic corridor
Merger of Hung Yen, Thai Binh – catalyst for strong꧒er, more compe♛titive province: President
The apparatus reorganisation must assure smooth operation of organisations and agencies and avoid disruptions to the activities of the Party, administrations, citizens, and businesses, President Luong Cuong told officials of the two provinces.
Merger to turn Gia Lai into a growth pole of Central-Central Highlands reꦑgion: Party chief
As Vietnam’s second-largest province by area, the new province would also play a critical role in safeguarding national territory, ensuring political stability, and preserving the cultural identities of its diverse ethnic communities, particularly those in remote, mountainous, and ethnic minority areas.
HCM City set to become megametropolis after adm﷽inistrative mer꧋ger
The new city, formed through the merger of Binh Duong, Ba Ria–Vung Tau, and Ho Chi Minh City, is envisioned as an international financial hub and a centre for science, technology, innovation, logistics, and regional cooperation — comparable to other leading Asian megacities.
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Vietnam–Brazil strategic partnership
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse will lead a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam to attend the expanded BRICS summit and engage in bilateral activities in Brazil from July 4 – 8. Vietnam and Brazil officially established diplomatic relations on May 8, 1989. Over 35 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, Vietnam-Brazil relations have been continuously strengthened and developed.
264,522 dilapid🧸ated and makeshift houses elimi﷽nated nationwide
As of June 28, a total of 264,522 dilapidated and makeshift houses have been eliminated nationwide through support programmes. Of these, 229,328 houses have been completed and handed over to beneficiaries, contributing significantly to improved living conditions for disadvantaged households across the country.
Key💎 targets for sci-tech, innovation and national digital transformation by💙 2030
According to the Politburo’s resolution on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, Vietnam has set ambitious targets for 2030. The country aims to achieve advanced capabilities in science, technology, and innovation across several key fields, ranking among the leading nations in the
upper-middle-income group.
Implementation👍 of two-tier local administrations sets direction for sustainable🦹, long-term development
From July 1, 2025, Vietnam officially implements the two-tier local administration model nationwide, comprising the provincial and commune levels. This marks a significant milestone in the country’s administrative reform process, setting the course for sustainable and long-term development.
Party leader highlights power of solidarity
Party General Secretary To Lam has written an article emphasising the power of solidarity to drive the country into the new era of development.
Vietnam now hom♏e 🍃to nine one-star MICHELIN restaurants
On June 5, 2025, the Michelin Guide Vietnam held its annual award ceremony to honour culinary establishments in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang. This year, nine restaurants across the country have earned the prestigious one-star MICHELIN distinction – a mark of high-quality cuisine, well worth a stop!
Vietnam’s North-South railway named one of world’s most i😼ncredible train journeys
Vietnam’s North-South railway, known as the Reunification Express, has been named among the world's 24 most incredible train journeys to book in 2025, according to Australian travel magazine Lonely Planet.
Vietnam Family Festival 2025 takes pla🌼ce in Buon Mꦚa Thuot city
The "Vietnam Family Festival 2025," hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, runs from June 25–30 in Buon Ma Thuot city in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak. Featuring lively activities and nationwide participation, the festival celebrates Vietnam Family Day (June 28) with the theme “Happy Families – Prosperous Nation,” promoting awareness of the vital role of families in the country’s development.
Hanoi fulfilling taskℱ of building new-style 🌱rural areas
Hanoi has fulfilled all criteria as stipulated in Decision No. 321/QD-TTg by the Prime Minister on the conditions for recognising provinces and cities as having completed the task of building new-style rural areas in the 2021–2025 period.
🦹 Vietnam re-elected to UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the 2005 Co🌃nvention
Vietnam has been re-elected for a second consecutive term (2021–2025, 2025–2029) as a member of the Intergovernmental Committee of the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.
Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership between Vietna꧑m and China
At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Børge Brende- President and CEO of the World Economic Forum, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is attending the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin and conducting a working visit to China from June 24-27.
262,843 temporary, dilapidated houses ♉nationwide eliminated
As of June 22, 2025, a total of 262,843 temporary and dilapidated houses had been eliminated nationwide, reaching 94.7% of the set target.
Establishment of National Housing Fund
Resolution No. 201/2025/QH15 on piloting a number of specific mechanisms and policies for social housing development will be implemented over five years, starting from June 1, 2025. A notable provision of the Resolution is the establishment of the National Housing Fund.
Vietnam – Among to💯p 5 destinations f😼or European travellers in summer 2025
According to digital travel platform Agoda, Vietnam has officially entered the top five most searched Asian destinations by European tourists for summer 2025. This highlights Vietnam’s growing appeal on the Asian travel map during the summer season.
The first photo book on the h𝓀istory of Vietnam’s revolutionary ꦑpress
“100 Years of Vietnam’s Revolutionary Press (1925–2025)” is the first photo book dedicated to the history of Vietnam’s revolutionary press, launched on June 10, 2025, in Hanoi. Published in bilingual format, the book features concise articles alongside more than 1,000 rare photos and documents. It serves as a tribute to generations of revolutionary journalists in Vietnam, honouring their significant contributions to the cause of national construction and defence.
OANA:𓆏 41 member news agencies and VNA’s participation꧑
The Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA), founded by UNESCO in 1961 in Bangkok, brings together 41 member agencies from 35 countries, producing two-thirds of the world’s news output. The Vietnam News Agency (VNA), a member since 1969, has actively contributed to OANA and served on its Executive Board for four consecutive terms since 2013.
19th OANA General Assembly, 55th and 56th O𒁏ANA Executive Board meetings
The 19th OANA General Assembly, along with the 55th and 56th Executive Board Meetings, will be held in Saint Petersburg, Russia, from June 17 to 21, 2025, under the theme "News Agencies and Challenges in the Modern World."
Lan🔴g Son achieves UNESCO Global Geopark recognition
Lang Son Geopark has just been honoured with the UNESCO Certificate recognising it as a UNESCO Global Geopark, marking a significant milestone in the journey to preserve and promote the natural and cultural values of the northern province of Lang Son.
Vietnam se🉐es sharp drop in traffic accidents in five months
In the first five months of this year (from December 15, 2024 to May 14, 2025), the number of traffic accidents and injuries has seen a double-digit decrease compared to the same period last year. The road traffic order and safety in particular has shown positive developments.
Internati☂onal arriꦐvals to Vietnam up 21.3% in Jan–May
Vietnam hosted more than 9.2 million international tourists in the first five months of the year, rising by 21.3% against the same time of 2024, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).
