Vietnam Receives New Ambassadors Amidst Diverse Domestic Developments

Party General Secretary and President To Lam received in Hanoi on July 6 the newly accredited ambassadors of Portugal, Iran, Mongolia, the US and Myanmar, as they presented their credentials, officially beginning their diplomatic missions in Vietnam. Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on July 6 requested the Ministry of Public Security's technical services force to become a highly disciplined, loyal and people-oriented corps of top science and technology experts capable of meeting increasingly complex security challenges. On the fourth day of operations in Venezuela, Vietnam's rescue team continued searching for victims despite dangerous conditions and repeated aftershock warnings. The Vietnamese search and rescue team recovered seven more victims' bodies on the fourth day of operations, bringing the total number of recoveries to 30 since it began field operations. While recovering a victim’s body, a member of the Venezuelan rescue team became dizzy after prolonged exposure to toxic decomposition gases. Speaking to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent at the disaster site, local residents expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the support provided by Vietnam and the international community. As Hanoi moves to realise its long-term development vision for a new era, the capital is stepping up efforts to attract investment. By signing 50 memoranda of understanding with leading domestic and international corporations and organisations, the city aims not only to expand infrastructure but also to lay the foundation for becoming a modern AI city, with technology serving as a key driver of growth. Vietnam and Singapore officially launched cross-border QR payments from July 2. The service allows Singaporean visitors to pay via VietQRGlobal in Vietnam and is expected to enable Vietnamese travellers to use their domestic banking apps for payments in Singapore from the third quarter. Low-emission rice farming is rapidly expanding across Vietnam and has become an important part of the country’s Net Zero strategy. Through a programme aimed at developing one million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice by 2030, Vietnam seeks not only to reduce emissions but also to enhance the value of its rice sector and improve farmers’ incomes. Business sentiment in Vietnam is rebounding strongly despite a challenging operating environment marked by rising costs and growing global uncertainties, including prolonged geopolitical tensions and trade-related pressures, according to the recently released Business Outlook Study 2026 by the United Overseas Bank (UOB). Tropical storm Maysak, the first storm to enter the East Sea this year, is approaching the Gulf of Tonkin with wind gusts of up to level 11, prompting northern Vietnam to step up disaster preparedness. On July 3, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment held an emergency meeting with local authorities to coordinate response measures. Half a century has passed since Saigon-Gia Dinh was renamed Ho Chi Minh City in honour of President Ho Chi Minh. Today, the city has not only maintained its role as Vietnam's economic powerhouse but has also gradually established itself as a regional hub for finance, industry and innovation. French newspaper La Voix du Nord has described Vietnam as a “gem” of Southeast Asia in a recent article, citing its striking natural landscapes, rich history, vibrant cultural identity and cuisine regarded as among the world’s most appealing. Source: VietnamPlus English