Immediately upon arriving in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security's rescue and relief team headed directly to the earthquake-affected area to begin its mission.

On June 30, Vietnam Airlines announced that it had operated a second special flight carrying 46.8 tons of Vietnam's relief supplies to Venezuela, ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian assistance following the devastating earthquake.

Vietnam will not immediately impose personal income tax on gold bar transfer activities from July 1, 2026, the Ministry of Finance said.

Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating plans to convert surplus government offices into schools, with authorities targeting phased handovers through August 2026 while prioritizing student safety, educational needs and preschool land allocation.

Vietnam’s karate team has earned two official spots at the 2026 World Team Karate Cup following strong performances at the 2026 Asian Championships.