The two sides agreed to continue advancing cooperation under the signed agreements, strengthen information exchange, enhance enforcement capacity and develop new initiatives to improve the fight against counterfeit goods and intellectual property infringements in the coming years.

Vietnam highly values UNODC’s support for ASEAN and the region and calls on the organisation to continue prioritising capacity-building programmes, technical assistance, and the effective implementation of international legal instruments against transnational crime.

The agency comprises Sai Gon Giai Phong Newspaper, Tuoi Tre (Youth) Online Newspaper, Ho Chi Minh City Television (HTV), and the Training and Communications Centre.

The event introduced international guests to a broad spectrum of Vietnamese culinary traditions beyond well-known dishes such as pho and fried spring rolls, highlighting regional flavours from across the country.

Founded in Minsk in July 2016 with just 20 students aged between seven and 14, the class has grown steadily under the dedicated guidance of teacher Nguyen Phuong Dung. Over the past decade, it has provided second- and third-generation Vietnamese children born and raised in Belarus with a valuable opportunity to learn their mother tongue and stay connected to their cultural roots.

Trinh Van Quyet, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of its Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation, called on journalists nationwide to stay close to reality, uphold the Party characteristic and people-centred orientation of the press, remain absolutely loyal to the Fatherland and the revolutionary cause, and continuously innovate and master new technologies.

Chinese partners expressed strong interest in expanding cooperation with Vietnamese counterparts, including the Ethnic Culture Publishing House, particularly in copyright exchanges, reading culture promotion and introducing the cultural values of both countries to wider audiences.

The city's People's Committee has proposed allocating an additional 665 billion VND (about 26 million USD) to cover 100% of bus fares during the six-month period.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu described the programme as a meaningful initiative that helps nurture lasting friendship between the younger generations of the two countries. He said people-to-people ties are the foundation of the Vietnam–Japan relationship, and that friendships and mutual understanding built by young people today will strengthen bilateral relations in the future.

At the event, experts said that the ages between 11 and 15 are considered a critical stage for girls, as significant physical and psychological changes, academic pressure, gender stereotypes, and lack of confidence may lead many girls away from physical activities and sports.

Under the plan, activities will be carried out nationwide at all administrative levels, from provinces and centrally run cities to communes, wards and special zones. VFF committees and socio-political organisations are required to engage directly with local communities through dialogues and meetings, with special attention given to vulnerable groups and those outside mass organisations.

Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation Trinh Van Quyet said that the VNA was singled out for its role as the leading multimedia agency and national news provider, acting as the primary information source that feeds the rest of the press corps and anchors coverage of the Party and nation’s major political events.

Another 1,501 stalled projects were added to the inventory in the first half of this year, taking the backlog to 4,492. Of those, 1,531 have now been cleared entirely. On surplus state buildings and land, a national review counted 30,595 excess sites, with 14,992 put back to use.

A delegation of more than 50 foreign journalists attended an exchange programme in Hai Phong, gaining deeper insights into the local investment environment, industrial production activities, socio-economic development, and distinctive cultural identity.

The agreement formalises a long-term partnership aimed at strengthening information sharing, promoting positive and accurate coverage of the Vietnamese community in the RoK, and expanding cooperation across journalism, culture and economic exchanges. The two organisations also plan to jointly produce specialised media content and support capacity-building initiatives for community associations.

APEC 2027 offers Vietnam an opportunity not only to contribute to shaping the future of regional economic cooperation, but also to present itself as a dynamic and forward-looking nation while bringing APEC closer to the public, businesses and local communities, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang.

A local official said the digital logbook system is expected to improve fisheries management and ensure full traceability of seafood landed at ports, supporting Vietnam’s efforts to address the European Commission’s "yellow card" warning over IUU fishing.

The event brought together nine teams from Lao ministries, educational institutions and Vietnamese language centres, reflecting growing interest in learning Vietnamese among Lao officials and professionals involved in bilateral cooperation activities.

Per the new decree, a flight is regarded as delayed when its actual departure time is more than 15 minutes later than the scheduled departure time. A “long delay” is defined as a delay of four hours or more from the scheduled departure time.

Vietnam should establish a clear national expert pathway that allows AI engineers, cybersecurity specialists and data architects to advance professionally and expand their influence without having to move into administrative management roles. Such a model would enable them to remain technical leaders while enjoying career stability and professional recognition.