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Government regular July meeting held in Hanoi
According to a report to the meeting, the macro-economy remained broadly stable during the January–July period.
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Vietnam’s industrial production rises 11.4% in first 7 months, a multi-year high
In the seven-month period, the IIP for the manufacturing sector grew by 12.0% (compared to a 10.1% increase in the same period of 2025), contributing 9.3 percentage points to the overall growth.
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First extraordinary session of 16th National Assembly opens
During the session opened in Hanoi on August 3, lawmakers are scheduled to consider and decide on a series of items, including 15 draft laws, four draft normative resolutions and a range of major issues concerning national development.
Vietnam’s 7-month trade turnover exceeds $659 bln with a trade deficit
The United States remained Vietnam’s largest export market with a turnover of $104.7 billion, while China was its largest source of imports, reaching $138.6 billion.
Vietnam's growth momentum improves in July amid waning inflationary pressures: S&P Global
Sharper increases in output, new orders, exports and purchasing being recorded, according to a report released by S&P Global on August 3.
Vietnam's registered FDI rises 58% to $38.1 bln in 7M
Vietnam licensing 2,429 new projects with combined registered capital of $21.05 billion in the first seven months of 2026.
HCM City targets Top 50 global smart cities by 2030
The southern city aims to develop its smart city infrastructure based on a model of green growth and data-driven governance.
Foreign affairs must play pioneering role, provide sound advice, take prompt action: Top leader
Addressing the opening of the 33rd Diplomatic Conference in Hanoi on August 1, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam stressed that a good diplomat must first have firm political mettle and always take national interests as the compass for action.
Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air to launch direct flights connecting Ho Chi Minh City to Colombo (Sri Lanka)
In the first half of 2026, nearly 9,000 visitors from Sri Lanka traveled to Vietnam, while more than 4,500 Vietnamese visited Sri Lanka.