Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and the delegation of Vietnam arrived in Hanoi on July 9 morning, concluding a successful working visit to Brazil, where he attended the expanded BRICS summit and engaged in bilateral activities.

The trip from July 4 to 8, made at the invitation of Brazilian President Lula da Silva, featured nearly 40 activities, including those within the BRICS summit, meetings with leaders of other counties and international organisations, and bilateral activities with the Brazilian side. Read full story

- Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son separately met with Lao, Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM 58) and Post Ministerial Conferences in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 8.

Meeting with Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Sangiampongsa, the two sides expressed satisfaction with the elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, noting increased political trust and growing cooperation across security, defence, trade, investment, science, tourism, education, and cultural exchange. Read full story

- Promoting and ensuring human rights involve multiple sectors and pillars, requiring a comprehensive approach and enhanced coordination between the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and specialised agencies to optimise resources for human rights cooperation, a Vietnamese official has said.

Speaking at the dialogue with the AICHR on July 8, as part of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-58) and related gatherings in Kuala Lumpur, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son commended the AICHR’s contributions over the past 15 years and expressed confidence in its continued role in advancing the realisation of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and other regional cooperation strategies. Read full story

- The United Nations Human Rights Committee (HRC) gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 7-8 to review Vietnam’s fourth periodic report on the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).

The Vietnamese delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyen Thanh Tinh and composed of representatives from relevant ministries and agencies, presented Vietnam’s achievements in promoting and protecting civil and political rights. Read full story

- US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper highlighted pillars of Vietnam – US cooperation while meeting with the press in Hanoi on July 8 on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties (July 12, 1995 - 2025).

Knapper described the economic relationship as a significant pillar, noting that Vietnam has become the US’s eighth largest trading partner, while the US stands as Vietnam’s largest export market. The US's investment in Vietnam has continued to increased, while Vietnamese investors are increasingly eyeing opportunities in the US. Read full story

- The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced plans to organise a series of events to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and the National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

Planned activities include preparing the official scenario for the national celebration ceremony and military parade, organising a special art performance, and establishing a national press centre to direct and guide public information about the celebrations. Preparations also include staging a national exhibition on socio-economic achievements and launching a poster design competition to raise public awareness about the significance of the events. Read full story

- Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam continues to gain momentum as international investors reaffirm their trust in the country’s business environment, not only by initiating new projects but also by significantly expanding existing ones.

This renewed confidence has led to a surge in investment commitments, positioning Vietnam as a key destination for global capital flows. Read full story

- Vietnam’s total credit outstanding surpassed 17.2 quadrillion VND (approximately 658.31 billion USD) in the first half of 2025, marking a 9.9% increase from the end of 2024 and a 19.3% rise year-on-year, the highest growth rate since 2023.

This robust expansion signals a strong recovery in lending activities, particularly in production and business sectors, and industries that the Government prioritises, according to Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Pham Thanh Ha. Read full story

- Vietnam has so far mobilised more than 7 billion USD for its just energy transition agenda under the Political Declaration on the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).

The information was unveiled at a coordination meeting in Hanoi on July 8 between Vietnam’s JETP Secretariat, International Partners Group (IPG), the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), and other stakeholders. The event was co-chaired by Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hoang Long and representatives from the European Union and the UK. Read full story

- The Vietnam Economic Growth Forum 2025 (VEGF) provided a platform for government agencies, business community and experts to contribute ideas to held the country realise its target of rapid and sustainable growth, said Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of its Commission for Policies and Strategies Tran Luu Quang.

ಌ The event was co-hosted by the Vietnam Economic Association, the Vietnam Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, and the Vietnam Economic Times in Hanoi on July 8./.