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
Deputy PM orders round-the-clock push to fix lagging land database rollout
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung warns no delays will be tolerated as some provinces and cities struggle to digitise millions of land records ahead of a 2026 deadline.
Vietnamese schoolers to receive free health check-ups at 2026-2027 academic year
Temporary operation of rest stops on North-South Expressway set for this month
HCMC to launch 13 bus routes to Long Thanh Airport
Resolutions of 16th National Assembly, its Standing Committee announced
International
PM heads to 48th ASEAN Summit in Philippines
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation departed Hanoi for Cebu, the Philippines on May 7 morning to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit from May 7–8.
Vietnam, India share vision, strategic convergence: Top Vietnamese leader
Vietnam’s top leader meets with Indian President
Top Vietnamese leader receives President of India-Vietnam Friendship Association
Vietnam invests in 30 projects in India
Business
FTSE Russell trims Vietnam stock list from 32 to 23 equities
FTSE Russell has updated its list of Vietnamese equities that meet eligibility criteria based on the non-constituent universe, trimming the roster from 32 stocks to 23.
Vietnam International Financial Center attracts banks and investors
Vietnam explores solopreneur policies to propel digital economy
Vietnam moves to finalize policies for green building materials
Vast potential for rooftop solar development in HCMC
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.
