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
Tens of thousands of vehicles use Bien Hoa -Vung Tau Expressway in first 10 days
According to the operating unit’s statistics, tens of thousands of vehicles traveled on the Bien Hoa - Vung Tau Expressway during its first 10 days of operation.
Prime Minister assigns 20 strategic tasks to ministries
Warning issued over trampling of nearshore coral reefs in Nha Trang Bay longform
Court reform must deliver measurable results: NA Chairman
Vietnam strengthens grassroots supervision in sensitive sectors
International
Poland’s Constitution Day celebrated in Ho Chi Minh City
The Embassy of Poland in Vietnam on May 9 held a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City to commemorate the 235th anniversary of Poland’s Constitution Day (May 3, 1791 – 2026), highlighting the growing friendship and cooperation between Poland and Vietnam.
Vietnamese Party official meets leaders of Sri Lankan political parties
Vietnam–Sri Lanka relations reach new milestone
HCMC, Mumbai forge strategic partnership under Vietnam–India State visit
VN, Sri Lanka issue Joint Statement on elevation of relations to Partnership
Business
HCMC mechanical enterprises conquering global supply chains
From cranes shipped to Norway to steel structures for World Cup stadiums, Ho Chi Minh City’s mechanical engineering firms are breaking into international markets while decisive investments and industrial planning cement the city’s role.
HCMC moves to rein in construction material price fluctuations
Vietnam confronts rice price slump as leaders push for US$74 billion export goal
VN-Index hits second consecutive record high
Ministry moves to prevent testing delays from hindering durian exports
Education
STEM subjects see sharp rise in 2026 high school graduation exam registrations
According to the Ministry of Education and Training, there is a marked shift toward STEM subjects for the 2026 high school graduation exams.
Technology and STEM majors lead 2026 admissions trends
Over 1.2 mln students registered for 2026 national high school graduation exam
HCMC accelerates school construction to debut hundreds of new classrooms
Ho Chi Minh City breaks ground on International University Urban Area
Sports
Vietnam U17 make strong start to 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup finals
Vietnam’s U17 national team made a dream start to their AFC U17 Asian Cup campaign in the early hours of May 7, edging Yemen 1-0 in an impressive opening performance.
