According to the Diocese of Can Tho, the beatification marks a historic milestone, making Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep among the first Catholic blessed on Vietnamese soil, at the very site tied to his pastoral life and martyrdom.
Vietnam's rescue team recovered 11 bodies from earthquake rubble in Venezuela while continuing relief and medical assistance for affected communities.
Da Nang posted robust economic growth in the first half of 2026, supported by strong performances in services, tourism, industrial production, and public investment, according to figures released by the city's Statistics Office on July 2.
Nearly 100 students at a remote school in Lam Dong Province will gain access to computers and digital learning after construction began on a new computer lab funded by Sai Gon Giai Phong Newspaper and Toshiko.
Ho Chi Minh City is embarking on an ambitious transformation to establish itself as a world-class sports center, backed by a long-term vision that emphasizes innovation, modernization and international integration.