5th “Digital Citizen Station” inaugurated in Ho Chi Minh City
Public lawyer model moves toward implementation
Authorities warn of travel scams targeting tourists during holiday season
Local officials’ new powers to suspend lawyers spark independence concerns
Ho Chi Minh City uses surveillance cameras to crack down on illegal dumping
Authorities propose heavier jurisdictions to deter road traffic violations
Citizens empowered to control phone subscriptions via VNeID application
Virtual assistant app heralds promising future for Vietnam drug prevention
Former Bao Tin Minh Chau director charged over accounting irregularities
HCMC police pilot commune-level model to ensure urban order
New traffic regulations protect pedestrian sidewalks from motorbike encroachment
Ministry of Justice launches policy and law development support fund
Former investigators in female student death case in Vinh Long arrested
Authorities arrest key suspects in ONUS crypto exchange scam
Nguyen Dinh Thang prosecuted on terrorism charge, urged to surrender
Former Health Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien prosecuted
Tay Ninh supports visa extensions for foreigners unable to exit due to conflicts
Customs authority tightens crackdown on petroleum smuggling
HCMC police receive 34 Vietnamese citizens deported from US
Police ministry drafts new rules to curb cybercrime in social media groups
Ho Chi Minh City strives to reduce traffic accidents across all three indicators
Government orders crackdown on petroleum smuggling and trade fraud
New decree expands citizen identity card integration and data management
Fake recovery services trap desperate scam victims online
Ho Chi Minh City detects over 84,500 traffic violations through camera system
National
Vietnam moves to finalize policies for green building materials
At a seminar about green building materials, the Ministry of Construction stated that mechanisms, policies, and standards to promote the production and use of green materials remain insufficient and need to be finalized soon.
PM chairs April cabinet meeting to review socio-economic performance
Phase 1 of Long Thanh Int'l Airport to be put into commercial operation in 2026
Traffic surges as holidaymakers return to cities
NA Chairman pays tribute at Hoc Mon historic site
International
Party General Secretary, State President To Lam begins state visit to India
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam arrived in New Delhi on May 5 afternoon, beginning his state visit to India at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Vietnam calls on China to respect sovereignty over Hoang Sa
Japanese PM highlights outcomes of visits to Vietnam, Australia
Top leader departs Hanoi for state visit to India
Vietnam–India ties gain new momentum under comprehensive strategic partnership
Business
Vietnam moves to finalize policies for green building materials
At a seminar about green building materials, the Ministry of Construction stated that mechanisms, policies, and standards to promote the production and use of green materials remain insufficient and need to be finalized soon.
Vast potential for rooftop solar development in HCMC
VN-Index rallies by nearly 21 points
Moody’s upgrades Vietnam’s outlook from ‘Stable’ to ‘Positive’
Public investment disbursement exceeds 14 percent in first four months of 2026
Education
Over 1.2 mln students registered for 2026 national high school graduation exam
As of May 3, more than 1.2 million high-school students across Vietnam have registered for the 2026 national high school graduation exam, announced the Ministry of Education and Training.
HCMC accelerates school construction to debut hundreds of new classrooms
Ho Chi Minh City breaks ground on International University Urban Area
SGGP scholarship program brings hope to Nghe An students
Ministry launches program to invest in outstanding doctoral research
Sports
Ho Chi Minh City sports mark 50 years of growth and global reach
Over 50 years, Ho Chi Minh City’s sports sector has developed alongside the country’s largest metropolis, progressing from community-based movements to high-performance success and becoming a defining feature of the city.
