Vietnam news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Vietnam today:

Politics

• Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a plan to develop the country's digital economy, aiming to increase the sector's contribution to GDP to 20% by 2025. (VNA)
• The National Assembly has approved a law on the protection of national security, which aims to prevent and combat terrorism, espionage, and other threats to national security. (Thanh Nien)

Economy

• Vietnam's economy grew 7.08% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by strong exports and domestic consumption. (VNA)
• The State Bank of Vietnam has cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5% to support economic growth. (Vietnam News)

Business

• Vietnam's largest private conglomerate, Vingroup, has launched a new smartphone brand, VinSmart, which aims to compete with global brands like Samsung and Apple. (VnExpress)
• The Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) has signed a deal with the Russian oil company Rosneft to import 1 million tons of oil per year. (Tuoitrenews)

Society

• Vietnam has reported 1,444 new COVID-19 cases and 24 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 11,346,219 and the death toll to 43,444. (VNA)
• The Vietnamese government has launched a campaign to promote the use of face masks and hand sanitizer to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Thanh Nien)

International

• Vietnam and the United States have signed a deal to increase cooperation in the fields of energy, infrastructure, and trade. (VNA)
• The European Union has lifted its ban on Vietnamese catfish, allowing the country to export the product to the EU market. (Vietnam News)

These are just a few of the top news stories from Vietnam today. If you're looking for more information or specific news on a particular topic, feel free to ask!