Vietnam Today

The sea should not be viewed solely as an area for resource exploitation or sectoral economic development. It must be recognized as a strategic national development space where economic growth, national defense, security, science and technology, and international integration converge, said Party General Secretary and State President To Lam.

The two sides agreed to work together in implementing economic cooperation agreements in a bid to raise the two-way trade to $10 billion by 2030.

Vietnam must overhaul its development model based on science, technology, and digital transformation, while ensuring the safety of the ecological environment in order to achieve rapid, sustainable growth and high-income status, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said in his article.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the dismantling of imported used ships in Vietnam poses significant environmental threats due to hazardous materials and pollutants.

During the second half of May, Vietnam's total import-export turnover reached approximately $51.31 billion, up 5.67% compared to the second half of April 2026.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung emphasized these points during a discussion with delegates attending the 14th Vietnam Trade Union Congress on June 5.