Vietnam has reported a steady decline in COVID-19 cases, with the Ministry of Health announcing 2,277 new infections on August 25. The total number of cases now stands at 586,848. The government has also announced plans to vaccinate children aged 12-17 against COVID-19, with the aim of achieving herd immunity by the end of the year. In other news, the Vietnamese government has approved a plan to develop the country’s digital economy, with a focus on e-commerce, digital payments, and cybersecurity. The plan aims to increase the digital economy’s contribution to GDP to 20% by 2025. The Ministry of Industry and Trade has also announced plans to develop the country’s renewable energy sector, with a focus on solar and wind power. The government has set a target of generating 20% of the country’s electricity from renewable sources by 2030. In social news, the Vietnamese government has announced plans to increase the minimum wage by 15% from January 2023. The move is aimed at improving the living standards of low-income workers. The government has also announced plans to develop the country’s social housing sector, with a focus on providing affordable housing for low-income families. The Ministry of Construction has announced plans to build 100,000 new social housing units by 2025. In education news, the Vietnamese government has announced plans to reform the country’s education system, with a focus on improving the quality of teaching and learning. The Ministry of Education and Training has announced plans to introduce a new curriculum for primary and secondary schools, which will focus on developing students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The government has also announced plans to increase funding for education, with a focus on improving the quality of infrastructure and equipment in schools. In politics, the Vietnamese government has announced plans to strengthen ties with neighboring countries, including Laos and Cambodia. The government has also announced plans to increase trade with other countries in the region, including China and Japan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced plans to host a series of diplomatic meetings with foreign leaders, aimed at strengthening Vietnam’s position on the global stage. In economic news, the Vietnamese government has announced plans to develop the country’s tourism sector, with a focus on attracting more foreign visitors. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced plans to develop new tourist attractions, including a new theme park in Hanoi. The government has also announced plans to increase funding for tourism infrastructure, including airports and seaports. In environmental news, the Vietnamese government has announced plans to develop the country’s environmental protection sector, with a focus on reducing pollution and promoting sustainable development. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has announced plans to introduce new regulations on waste management, aimed at reducing the amount of plastic waste in the environment. The government has also announced plans to increase funding for environmental protection, with a focus on improving the quality of air and water in urban areas. Overall, the Vietnamese government is taking a range of steps to promote economic growth, improve living standards, and protect the environment. With a focus on developing the country’s digital economy, renewable energy sector, and tourism sector, Vietnam is well-placed to achieve its development goals in the coming years.