Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 17 inspected the construction of the Khanh Hoa-Buon Ma Thuot expressway in the central region, which is expected to be opened to traffic in 2027. The construction of the 117.5km expressway began June 2023 and is projected to be completed in 2026, with total investment of nearly 22 trillion VND (877.89 million USD). Source: Vietnam News Agency

The 10th International Yoga Day took place in Quy Nhon city, the central province of Binh Dinh on August 17. Held by the provincial Department of Culture and Sports in collaboration with the Indian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City under the theme ‘One World, One Health,’ the event aimed to promote benefits of yoga for physical and mental well-being. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam had a working session with the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee on August 17 to review the implementation of the resolutions of the 13th National Party Congress and the 11th municipal Party Congress, along with the Politburo’s directive on all-level Party congresses ahead of the 14th National Party Congress. Source: Vietnam News Agency

A dragon boat racing tournament was held in Dam Nai sea area in Ninh Hai district, Ninh Thuan province on August 17. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 17 attended the 3rd Voice of Global South Summit (VOGSS 2024) in a virtual format under the chair of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The conference is held under the theme ‘An Empowered Global South for a Sustainable Future. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is Chairman of the Coordinating Council for Red River Delta Region, presided over the council’s 4th conference in Hanoi on August 17. Source: Vietnam News Agency