Surveys in Ca Mau's marine protected area have identified two rare coral species listed as endemic and threatened, underscoring the area's biodiversity value and the need for stronger conservation measures.
Vietnam also called for a long-term push toward an ASEAN-EU Free Trade Agreement, faster ratification and rollout of the ASEAN-EU Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement (CATA), and broader cooperation in the digital economy and digital trade.
The ongoing global supply chain realignment and the strong inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) are creating significant opportunities for Vietnam's supporting industries to integrate more deeply into global value chains.
To prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, the Ministry of Education and Training has instructed the Vietnam Education Publishing House to publish over 204 million textbooks, ensuring a sufficient supply.
Vietnam successfully defended its overall team title at the 2026 Asian Pencak Silat Championships, finishing atop the medal standings with 16 gold medals after the tournament concluded in Dong Nai City.
