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Vietnam Allocates VND 50 Billion to Lai Chau for Post-Flood Recovery
On July 20, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang signed Decision No. 1316/QD-TTg, approving VND 50 billion (approximately USD 1.9 million) from the 2026 central budget contingency fund to support Lai Chau Province in carrying out urgent disaster recovery efforts following recent floods.
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Da Nang Contributes VND 1 Billion to Quang Tri's Gratitude Fund
To mark the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2026), a delegation from Da Nang visited Quang Tri province on July 17 and presented VND 1 billion to the province's "Gratitude Fund" (Den On, Dap Nghia Fund).
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Vietnamese Intellect Showcased at International Economics Olympiad 2026
Consul General of Vietnam in Guangzhou Nguyen Viet Dung recently received the Vietnamese national team participating in the 2026 International Economics Olympiad (IEO) in Shenzhen, China. At the reception, he encouraged the country's tradition of academic excellence and the younger generation's aspiration to reach new heights.
Peru Showcases Cuisine Heritage through “Symphony of Flavors” Festival in Vietnam
On July 16, marking the 205th National Day of the Republic of Peru, the Embassy of Peru in Vietnam, in collaboration with JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City, hosted a reception to launch the culinary festival "Peru: Symphony of Flavors."
More Than VND 3.74 Billion Supports Da Nang Residents' Recovery After Typhoons Fengshen and Kalmaegi
With a total budget of more than VND 3.74 billion, a project funded by the German Relief Alliance (ADH) through World Vision is supporting 376 households in Nam Tra My and Tra Van communes (Da Nang City) to repair homes, restore clean water systems and sanitation facilities, and rebuild livelihoods after the disasters.
Two US Veterans on Mission to Bring Vietnam’s Fallen Soldiers Home
For nearly a decade, Richard Magner and Bob Connor have been examining archival wartime footage, battlefield records, and the memories of US veterans to identify locations believed to contain mass graves of fallen Vietnamese soldiers. The information they have provided has contributed to the recovery of 80 sets of remains at Bien Hoa Airport and more than 200 sets of remains at Loc Ninh Airport, while also helping compile 250 case files to support search and recovery efforts.
9 Vietnamese Students Receive Full Scholarships from Fast Retailing Foundation in Japan
On July 13, Fast Retailing Group announced that nine Vietnamese students had been awarded full scholarships from the Fast Retailing Foundation to pursue undergraduate studies at leading Japanese universities. This initiative not only opens new academic opportunities for the recipients but also contributes to strengthening educational cooperation between Vietnam and Japan.
Many Fallen Soldiers' Remains Recovered in Da Nang and Cao Bang
As part of the 500-Day Campaign to accelerate the search, recovery, and identification of fallen soldiers' remains, task forces in Da Nang and Cao Bang discovered and recovered multiple sets of remains on July 13.
Indian Ambassador Thanks Vietnam for Swift Response to Phu Quoc Speedboat Capsizing
Following the speedboat capsizing in the An Thoi waters (Phu Quoc Special Zone, An Giang Province) on July 11, the Indian Ambassador to Vietnam expressed profound gratitude for the close direction provided by Vietnam's senior leadership and the prompt, responsible response of the competent authorities in search and rescue operations, consular protection, and assistance for the victims' families.
Portugal Crowned Champion of 2026 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival
On the evening of July 11 in Da Nang, Macedos Pirotecnia of Portugal was crowned champion of the 2026 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF), held under the theme "Connected Horizons."
Ca Mau Enhances Capacity of Officials to Effectively Mobilize International Aid
On July 9, 2026, the Union of Friendship Organizations of Ca Mau held a training course on people-to-people diplomacy and foreign non-governmental organization (NGO) affairs, with the participation of 350 officials and employees. The program aimed to update attendees on new policies and guidelines, strengthen the capacity of those engaged in foreign affairs, and thereby enhance the effectiveness of mobilizing, managing, and utilizing international aid to support the province’s socio-economic development.
Over 50 Calls and Messages Help Search for Fallen Soldiers at Tan Son Nhat Airport
Shortly after issuing a public appeal for information on the burial sites of soldiers who were killed during the battle at Tan Son Nhat Airport in the 1968 Tet Offensive, the Ho Chi Minh City High Command received more than 50 phone calls and text messages from witnesses and local residents. The information has provided additional leads to support the verification, search, recovery, and identification of the fallen soldiers' remains.
Palestinian Ambassador Saadi Salama Awarded "For the Cause of Culture, Sports and Tourism" Medal
On July 6 in Hanoi, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Lam Thi Phuong Thanh presented the "For the Cause of Culture, Sports and Tourism" Medal to Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Palestine to Vietnam Saadi Salama.
Nghe An's 500-Day and Night Campaign Collects 17,831 DNA Samples
In response to the "500-day and night campaign to complete DNA sample collection for relatives of unidentified martyrs," after seven days of intensive DNA sample collection from relatives of fallen soldiers, the Nghe An Provincial Police collected 17,831 biological samples, making an important contribution to the ongoing efforts to search for, recover, and identify the remains of martyrs whose identities have yet to be established.
GNI Supports Housing Improvements for Five Sponsored Children in Tuyen Quang
Good Neighbors International in Vietnam (GNI) has recently implemented a housing improvement initiative for five sponsored children under the Quang Binh Community Development Project (Quang Binh CDP). Through this initiative, GNI provides partial financial support to help families repair or build homes that are appropriate to their actual living conditions.
More than 1,300 Fallen Soldiers' Remains Recovered After 111 Days of Campaign
After 111 days of implementing the "500-Day Campaign to Accelerate the Search, Recovery, and Identification of Fallen Soldiers' Remains," authorities have recovered the remains of more than 1,300 fallen soldiers, collected samples from over 27,000 martyrs' graves, and accelerated unexploded ordnance clearance efforts, gradually advancing the goal of reuniting Vietnam's fallen heroes with their families and comrades.
Integrating Local Cultural Values Into Tourism Activities
More and more highland communities develop tourism products upon natural landscapes, traditional crafts, and lifestyles to tell the story of their local cultures.
Champasak Proposes Expanded Cooperation with Can Tho Across Multiple Sectors
Dong Van Thanh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Can Tho Party Committee, and Chairman of the Can Tho People's Council, together with the city's Vice Chairpersons of the People's Council, received a delegation from the People's Council of Champasak Province, Laos, led by Alounxay Sounnalath, Member of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, Secretary of the Champasak Provincial Party Committee, and Chairman of the Champasak People's Council, during their working visit to Can Tho on the afternoon of June 30.
Olympic Champion Shooter Hoang Xuan Vinh Aspires New Viet-RoK Film Project
On June 29th, the Vietnamese-Republic of Korea (RoK) co-production film "The Last Bullet", inspired by Olympic gold medalist shooter Hoang Xuan Vinh, was officially announced.
Vietnam Intensifies Monitoring Drug Use Crimes at Private Rental Accommodations
The issue of drug abuse and related criminality is evolving, characterized by a distinct spatial shift. As security at traditional accommodation establishments, offenders are exploiting the privacy of private apartments and vacation rentals, to conduct illicit activities, effectively bypassing conventional law enforcement monitoring.
Quang Tri Provincial Authority Widen Scope For Search of Fallen Soldiers’ Remain Amidst Limited Information
On June 26th, the Steering Committee for the Search, Collection, and Identification of Martyrs' Remains in Quang Tri Province (the Steering Committee) launched its 2026-2027 dry season mission amidst a growing scarcity of information regarding martyrs' burial sites. Local authorities will mobilize various resources, intensify data collection, collect biological samples, digitize information, and expand domestic and international cooperation to enhance the effectiveness of the search and identification of martyrs' remains.
Promoting Cooperative Relations Between Hokkaido (Japan) and Quang Ninh
On June 23, a meeting between Quang Ninh Provincial Party Secretary and Head of the National Assembly Delegation Quan Minh Cuong and Special Advisor to the Japan-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance and Special Advisor to Ha Long University Takebe Tsutomu was held in Quang Ninh.
Vietnam, Bulgaria Promote Future Legal And Judicial Cooperation
A meeting between Vietnamese Ambassador to Bulgaria Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet and Bulgarian Minister of Justice Nikolay Naydenov was recently held. The two sides discussed measures to strengthen legal and judicial cooperation between the two countries in the new phase.