Việt Nam has shown increased focus on its peacekeeping duty to the international community. In Abyei, South Sudan, positive changes have been recorded where Vietnamese blue berets are present.
Quang Tri authorities are stepping up efforts to recover and identify the remains of fallen soldiers. At Cau Nhi, in Nam Hai Lang commune, recovery teams are searching suspected wartime mass burial sites. Seven sets of remains have been recovered so far.
Flash floods and landslides have swept through parts of Lai Châu Province. The disaster destroyed homes, washed away property, and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate. In response, schools have been transformed into temporary shelters, providing safety and essential support for displaced residents.
Buried around one metre underground in an acacia forest in Trai Ca Hamlet, Đakrong Commune, Quang Tri Province, two small pieces of leather bearing the names "Nguyễn Minh Thuận" and "Trịnh Ngọc Tạc", together with the inscription "3/3", provided crucial clues. The evidence enabled authorities to verify the identities of two fallen soldiers and bring them home after more than 50 years.
On 23 July, the European Commission fined Google a total of 890 million euros for two violations of the European Union's Digital Markets Act. The violations relate to how Google displays its services in search results and how it restricts app developers on the Google Play Store.
Across Vietnam, local authorities, officials, and youth volunteers are uniting to care for surviving Heroic Vietnamese Mothers, honouring the immense sacrifices made by women who lost husbands and children during wartime. Through regular health checks, home visits, and shared meals, these meaningful acts of gratitude bring warmth and companionship to the remaining 1,600 mothers in their later years.
Ho Chi Minh City is making urban travel more accessible and eco-friendly by offering free bus services connecting major landmarks. Experiencing a 72% surge in passenger numbers compared to last year, the initiative offers both locals and international tourists a comfortable, cost-effective, and sustainable way to discover the vibrant city.