The Vietnam Red Cross Society on August 11 held a symbolic handover ceremony for an aid package worth VND100 billion (around US$3.8 million) donated by the Vietnamese people to the people of Cuba.
General Secretary and President To Lam hosted a reception in Sydney on Monday for prominent Vietnamese intellectuals and scientists who are members of the Vietnam–Australia Scholars & Experts Association (VASEA).
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has mandated commercial banks to reduce lending rates, aiming to unblock capital flows, lower business costs, and stimulate broader economic growth.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health said on August 11 that it is finalizing a draft resolution on special policies to support medical residency training to meet the city's demand for highly specialized healthcare professionals.
The violators may be fined from VND15 million (US$570) to VND20 million (US$760).