Three forest fires erupted in Quang Tri Province on July 19 as scorching temperatures and strong southwesterly foehn winds fueled the blazes, forcing authorities and local residents to mount intensive firefighting efforts.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang commended the unity and sense of responsibility shown by the Vietnamese community in Udon Thani and across Thailand.

Ho Chi Minh City will roll out new downtown duty-free shopping rules next month, aiming to boost international visitor spending and open fresh opportunities for tourism, retail, and premium Vietnamese products.

The Ministry of Education and Training has issued regulations allowing schools to hire retired teachers full-time, creating a unified framework to leverage their expertise while protecting permanent staff development.

Vietnamese fighter Tran Thi Thanh Ha claimed the country's first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Jujitsu Championships in Kazakhstan after winning the women's 52kg Fighting event on July 18.