Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a flag-hoisting ceremony in Hanoi on August 8 to mark the 58th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (August 8, 1967 – 2025).
State President Luong Cuong delivered a keynote policy address, at a special plenary session of the Angolan National Assembly on August 7 afternoon (local time), as part of his state visit to the African country.
State President Luong Cuong held talks with Angolan President, João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, in Luanda on August 7 morning (local time), right after an official welcome ceremony held for the Vietnamese leader.
Speaker of the National Assembly of Angola, Carolina Cerqueira, described Vietnam as a friend who is always in the heart of her country, while meeting with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong in Luanda on August 7 (local time).
Under a draft to amend and supplement the Government's Decree 125/2020/ND-CP on administrative sanctions for violations of tax and invoice regulations, the Ministry of Finance has proposed classifying the failure to issue invoices into five different levels. Infraction levels will correspond to fines of 1 million VND to 80 million VND, depending on the nature and number of invoicing violations.
A new airline developed and invested by Sun Group — has officially announced a strategic partnership with Amadeus IT Group (Amadeus), one of the world’s leading travel technology companies. This agreement not only lays the foundation for a modern digital infrastructure but also marks a pivotal step in SPA’s global expansion strategy, enabling the airline to access international distribution networks and reach customers worldwide.
Of the total, 107,700 were new firms, with combined registered capital of 928.4 trillion VND (35.4 billion USD), up 10.6% in number and 5.5% in capital compared with the same period last year.
Vietnam and Angola celebrated the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations (November 12, 1975–2025) with a ceremony held in Luanda on August 7 (local time).
Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço and his spouse chaired an official welcome ceremony for visiting Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and his spouse at the Presidential Palace in Luanda at noon on August 7 (local time), with the highest protocol for a head of state.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on ministries and local authorities to work together to reach an economic growth target of 8.3 - 8.5% in 2025 and double-digit growth in the following period, while cautioning that the challenges ahead will outweigh the opportunities.
The S'tieng Ethnic Culture Preservation Area in Bom Bo hamlet, Bom Bo Commune, Dong Nai Province, is not only a place for preserving historical artifacts, but also a vibrant cultural space.
The Vietnamese Embassy in China hosted an exchange on August 6, welcoming a delegation of Chinese children from across the nation as part of the “witnesses to friendship” programme.
Vietnam recorded 12.2 million international tourist arrivals between January and July, up 22.5% year-on-year, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).
State President Luong Cuong, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived at Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport in Luanda on August 6 afternoon (local time), beginning a state visit to Angola at the invitation of President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, and his spouse.
Nearly 16,000 officers and soldiers from the armed forces and public security units, along with a wide array of modern weapons and military equipment, took part in the second comprehensive rehearsal for the grand parade marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day. The rehearsal is held on August 5 at National Military Training Centre 4, Hanoi.
State President Luong Cuong and his spouse Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet visited the Gamal Abdel Nasser Museum in Cairo on August 5 afternoon as part of the Vietnamese leader's state visit to Egypt.
State President Luong Cuong met with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on the afternoon of August 5 (local time), within the framework of his State visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Party General Secretary To Lam, who is head of the central steering committee for perfecting institutions and laws, chaired its thematic meeting on August 5, during which he stressed that all legal bottlenecks that have been identified must be addressed early and thoroughly to prevent them from hindering development.
State President Luong Cuong and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El‑Sisi on August 5 issued a joint statement on upgrading Vietnam - Egypt ties to a Comprehensive Partnership.
A red-carpet welcome ceremony was held in Cairo on August 5 (local time) for State President Luong Cuong and his spouse, who are on a state visit to Egypt at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his spouse.
As many as 16,000 officers and soldiers on August 5 gathered at Mieu Mon National Training Centre in Hanoi for the second rehearsal for the military parade and march in preparation for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).
A special technical and tactical demonstration by the elite forces of the People's Public Security Guard Command was held recently along the pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi.
State President Luong Cuong, accompanied by his spouse and a high-level delegation, had a meeting with staff of the Vietnamese embassy and representatives for the Vietnamese community in Egypt on August 4 evening (local time), as part of his state visit to the country.
National Assembly Chairman, Tran Thanh Man, has underlined the need for the administration to proactively approach the people, ensuring a two-tier local government system that is close to the people with smooth operations.
