Vietnamese authorities are accelerating reforms to regulate the diamond market after dismantling a cross-border diamond smuggling network that smuggled over 28,000 diamonds worth more than US$10.6 million.

Vietnam has proposed a draft decree to regulate the use of social media by minors. Users under the age of 16 will be prohibited from posting, commenting, or reacting to content.

Vietnam is facing a 12.5% ​​import tariff imposed by the United States, higher than its competitors, and has been disqualified from participating in the textile tariff reduction program, risking losing its position as the largest US garment exporter.

Vietnam is preparing to raise its average monthly minimum wage by 7.8%. Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang will have the highest minimum wage at 5.7 million dong per month. If approved, the increase will take effect from January 1, 2570.

Economists have upgraded Vietnam's GDP growth forecast for 69 to 7.3%, boosted by the chip market and a surge in FDI, even though the central bank still faces the challenge of controlling inflation while stimulating the economy.

Vietnam's economy expanded by 8.39% in Q2/69, exceeding the expected 7%. Exports in June surged 28.1%, and FDI increased by 61%, despite still facing risks from US tariffs and rising energy costs.

The Vietnamese government has reaffirmed its 10% economic growth target for 2569, despite pressure from a trade deficit that soared to $15,000 billion in the first half of the year.

Vietnam is shifting from a low-cost manufacturing base to a more sophisticated industrial economy, in line with the government's approach of attracting high-quality FDI.

The Communist Party has issued a new resolution to attract foreign investment to boost the economy, focusing on high-tech industries and innovation. The goal is to attract at least three major corporations.

The Prime Minister has instructed seven ministries to accelerate cooperation in all dimensions and establish mechanisms to drive trade and investment between Thailand and Vietnam, elevating the relationship from trading partners to "partners of the future."