Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News – July 16

Read what is in the news in Vietnam today:

Politics

-- Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung received outgoing Ambassador of South Korea Choi Young Sam in Hanoi on Wednesday, presenting the latter with the ‘For the Cause of Vietnam's Diplomacy’ insignia in recognition of the ambassador's contributions to bilateral relations.

Society

-- Hanoi’s AI-powered traffic camera system detected 10,616 road traffic violations between June 1 and 30. Of the total, 2,650 involved cars, while 7,966 were linked to motorcycles.

-- The northern and southern regions are forecast to experience showers and heavy rain on Thursday, while central Vietnam is likely to endure hot weather, according to the national weather center.

-- The Ministry of Health is seeking public feedback on a draft circular guiding the implementation of the national target program on healthcare, population, and development for the 2026-35 period, proposing encouraging couples and individuals to marry and have children before the age of 30.

Ho Chi Minh City

-- Ho Chi Minh City aims to spend VND12.705 trillion (US$483.7 million) on science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation in 2026, equivalent to 4.16 percent of its total budget expenditure.

-- Ho Chi Minh City has given the green light to two commercial housing projects, with total investment exceeding VND8 trillion ($305 million).

Economy

-- Nearly 800 domestic and international booths are showcasing the latest electrical technologies, modern energy-efficient equipment, and innovative green energy solutions at Vietnam ETE 2026, Greenergy Expo 2026, and ELECS Vietnam 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City.

-- European business confidence in Vietnam surged to 79.7 points in the second quarter of 2026, underscoring Vietnam's resilience amid global trade uncertainty and signaling a renewed appetite among European investors for expansion in one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economies, according to a survey released on Wednesday by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham).

-- Wuling Vietnam has officially put the Wuling Macaron urban EV on sale, replacing the Mini EV.

Sports

-- Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final on Thursday to send Lionel Messi's reigning champions into the weekend showpiece match against Spain, Reuters reported.