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The National Steering Committee for Civil Defence on July 3 issued an urgent official dispatch urging northern localities, ministries and agencies to take proactive response to tropical storm Maysak, the first of its kind to enter the East Sea/South China Sea this year, and subsequent floods, as it is forecast to bring heavy rain and widespread impacts across the northern region.

Viet Nam and the US jointly held the 173rd repatriation ceremony for the possible remains thought to be associated with a US service member missing in action (MIA) during the war in Viet Nam on July 2.

The Institute of Strategy and Policy on Agriculture and Environment (ISPAE), in collaboration with the Ha Noi Department of Industry and Trade and partner organisations, launched the “No Plastic Bag Day in Viet Nam” campaign on July 3.

Viet Nam Railways Corporation has announced the temporary suspension of international passenger train services between Gia Lam Station (Viet Nam) and Nanning (China) due to heavy rain in China, in order to ensure operational safety.

Viet Nam’s search-and-rescue operation pressed on July 2 (local time), dispatching multiple task forces to find victims still trapped after twin earthquakes struck the Playa Grande area in Venezuela’s La Guaira state.

A working delegation from the Embassy of Viet Nam in Venezuela, led by Ambassador Vu Trung My, on July 2 visited the Vietnamese search and rescue team carrying out international humanitarian duties in La Guaira state of Venezuela.

Phan Dinh Triet, a male student of class 12A5 at Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted in Da Nang City, performed excellently to win a gold medal at the Asia-Pacific Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (APOAI) 2026. This was the only gold medal won by the Vietnamese student delegation at the competition.

Amid continued volatility in the global economy, the first six months of 2026 saw a decline in the sending of Vietnamese workers abroad under contracts compared with the same period last year.

The Ho Chi Minh City Television Film Studio (TFS) has unveiled a documentary entitled “Ho Chi Minh City — Half a Century Bearing His Name” to mark the 50th anniversary of Saigon–Gia Dinh officially being renamed after President Ho Chi Minh (July 2, 1976–2026).

Can Tho and partners from the Republic of Korea (RoK) are seeking to expand cooperation in smart urban development, artificial intelligence (AI) and green industry, following talks between the municipal People's Committee and a RoK delegation led by Prof. Kim Hak-min, head of the Ethics Investigation Advisory Committee of the RoK National Assembly.

A special live television programme, "Rang ro ten Nguoi" (Radiant in His Name), was held in Ho Chi Minh City on July 2 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Saigon–Gia Dinh officially being renamed after President Ho Chi Minh (July 2, 1976–2026).

Alongside the development of technology and a highly skilled workforce, robotic surgery is becoming an important driving force in advancing surgical care in Viet Nam. However, technology can only truly realise its value when it effectively serves patients.

Over the two days of June 30 and July 1, the Lao Cai Provincial Border Guard Command coordinated with the Provincial Department of Justice and the Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, to organzie a programme to disseminate legal knowledge, provide external information, and promote the “Digital Literacy for All” Movement for officials and residents of the border commune of Pha Long.

The microlearning solution developed by Talent Gate, a Vietnamese provider of online training and digital workforce development solutions, secured the Course Authoring Solution of the Year award at the 2026 EdTech Breakthrough Awards.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is bringing about strong changes in vocational schools. AI is not only being introduced into teaching, but also supports schools in governance, training organisation and better services for learners. Amid the rapid development of the digital economy, this is also a direction for improving the quality of human resources training.

Airports Corporation of Viet Nam (ACV) announced on July 1 that it had held discussions with relevant stakeholders on operational scenarios for Long Thanh International Airport, with most domestic and international airlines expressing a wish to launch services at the airport once it enters operation.

Ho Chi Minh City on July 1 simultaneously broke ground on eight major infrastructure projects worth more than 253 trillion VND (9.6 billion USD) to mark the 50th anniversary of Sai Gon-Gia Dinh officially being named after President Ho Chi Minh (July 2, 1976–2026).

While participating in earthquake relief operations in Playa Grande, La Guaira state of Venezuela, the Vietnamese rescue team on June 30 (local time) identified 11 locations suspected of containing victims and launched search-and-rescue efforts.

Less than a day after operating its first mission, Vietnam Airlines has carried out a second special flight, transporting 46.8 tonnes of relief supplies, equipment, and materials for Viet Nam's search and rescue forces to Venezuela, ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian assistance in the aftermath of the recent earthquake.

July 2, 2026, marks the 50th anniversary of Sai Gon – Gia Dinh officially receiving the name of President Ho Chi Minh. Proud to bear his name, the city's education and training sector has, over the past five decades, consistently led the way in innovation, achieving remarkable milestones and making significant contributions to the development of Ho Chi Minh City and Viet Nam as a whole.