Hoai said the US's proposed reciprocal tariff of 46% on imports from Vietnam can have significant and multifaceted impacts on the Southeast Asian country’s exports and economic growth in the near future.

Vietnam wants to coordinate with Cambodia on a comprehensive assessment of the impacts of the Funan Techo Canal project on the region, Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Doan Khac Viet said at a regular press briefing in Hanoi on August 8.

Vietnam calls on the international community to strengthen cooperation to jointly respond to climate change, Deputy Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said at a regular press briefing held via videoconference in Hanoi on August 19.

Vietnam has closely followed the situation in Afghanistan and hoped that Afghanistan will soon stabilise for the benefit of its people and for peace and stability in the region, said Deputy Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang.

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong will soon return to work as normal, Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry of Vietnam Le Thi Thu Hang has stated.

Vietnam is concerned about escalating tension and violence in the Gaza Strip over recent days, which killed and injured many Palestinians, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said at a regular press briefing on May 17.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Ha Cong Tuan has said the ministry will strive to surpass growth target as assigned by the government this year.

Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang has reiterated that Vietnam strongly opposes inhuman behaviours, use or threat to use force against its fishermen.

The Government will take measures to create momentum for economic development right in the first months of this year, particularly in the context of dropping oil prices, said an official.