(VOVWORLD) - Lai Chau province’s agricultural products are not only available at mountain markets but also much sought after on social networks through livestream sessions that connect sellers with distant buyers. Customers near and far can now purchase local specialties like ginseng, tam thất (pseudo-ginseng), black ginger, and wild honey online.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam and the US mark the 30th anniversary of the normalization of their diplomatic relations on Friday, July 11. This historic milestone is a testament to efforts of reconciliation and cooperation for peace and shared prosperity. Vietnam-US relations are expected to achieve even broader and deeper cooperation in multiple fields in the future.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is set to introduce scholarship and tuition incentives to attract students pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The Ministry of Education and Training is gathering opinions for a draft decree to be submitted to the Prime Minister in this July.

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and a Vietnamese delegation returned to Hanoi Wednesday, successfully concluding a working trip to Brazil to attend the expanded BRICS Summit and bilateral meetings from July 4–7. The PM’s trip achieved positive outcomes, promoted international solidarity and multilateralism, opened new cooperation channels with foreign partners, and contributed to effectively implementing the Politburo’s Resolution 59 on proactive international integration in the new situation.

(VOVWORLD) - Quang Ninh province just launched a new tourism product called “Bay of Fireworks” on the shore of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage. The fireworks show is expected to attract more tourists to Quang Ninh.

(VOVWORLD) - French President Emmanuel Macron is making a state visit to the UK from Tuesday to Thursday to strengthen the foundation of a new bilateral relationship in the post-Brexit era. Their agenda focuses on migration and Europe's defense capabilities.

(VOVWORLD) - The Star Nhà Ease Film Festival, the only Vietnamese cinema event in the UK, has opened its second season at the Rich Mix Cinema in Shoreditch, London. The event celebrates Vietnamese cinema and connects the Vietnamese community in the UK.

(VOVWORLD) - The traditional folk knowledge surrounding bún bò Huế or Hue beef noodle soup has been recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. This acknowledgment affirms the historical, cultural, artistic, and economic value of this iconic dish, which embodies the identity of Vietnam’s former imperial capital.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam's socio-economy grew steadily in the first half of 2025 as a result of bold institutional reforms and resolute implementation of the “strategic resolution quartet”. Economic growth and social stability have laid a foundation for Vietnam to effectively implement a two-tier local government model starting this month.

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to the expanded 2025 BRICS Summit and bilateral activities in Brazil from Friday to next Monday at the invitation of Brazilian President Lula da Silva. This will be one of Vietnam’s key diplomatic events this year, demonstrating its active role in international cooperation, affirming the voice of developing countries, and opening up opportunities to access new markets.