The National Assembly yesterday debated the draft Law on Urban Development, emphasizing robust decentralization for megacities while instituting stringent, multi-layered oversight mechanisms to prevent power abuse.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten discussed and agreed on new directions to deepen bilateral relations during their high-level phone talks on August 11.
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.
Vietnam's sepak takraw team secured four medals, including one gold, two silver and one bronze, at the 2026 Sepak Takraw World Championship - King's Cup 2026.