Hailstorms, squalls cause damage in Hanoi, northern provinces
Northern region sees widespread storms, HCMC hot with evening showers
Hanoi, Northern provinces brace for heavy rain as unseasonal cold spell returns
Heatwave conditions across Southern region expected to come to an end from May 2
Ho Chi Minh City braces for heat during holidays
Northern regions stay cool for holiday, Southern heatwave continues
Heatwave in South to persist until April 30
HCMC may experience intense heat during Hung Kings Commemoration holiday
Heavy rain, thunderstorms spread into Central region on April 24
Heat grips Ho Chi Minh City as thunderstorms batter the North
Unseasonal cold front to hit Northern region from April 22 night
Scattered thunderstorms forecast during Hung Kings Commemoration Day
Heat intensifies ahead of new cold spell
Salinity intrusion expected to peak in Mekong Delta in coming days
Rainy season in North, South to begin in mid-May
Thunderstorms, strong winds persist across multiple areas
Hail risk looms in Northern region as Ho Chi Minh City stays hot
Ministry warns of water shortage risk due to El Nino
Air quality in Ho Chi Minh City breathes easy as AQI stays low
Guidance issued on coping with whirlwinds, lightning, and hail
Thunderstorms persist across regions, hail risk remains
Heavy hailstorms batter Lao Cai, Quang Ngai, leaving multiple injured
Weather in Vietnam to cool down as rain spreads across regions
Central Highlands, Central region receive cooling thunderstorms
Unseasonal cold air to trigger rain, ease heatwave
National
Traffic surges as holidaymakers return to cities
As the April 30, May 1 holiday ended, millions of people rushed back to major cities, causing heavy traffic on highways.
NA Chairman pays tribute at Hoc Mon historic site
National Assembly resolution takes effect on May 1 to resolve land violations
Holiday return surge triggers severe congestion on key routes into HCMC
Prime Minister orders further administrative reform to boost growth
International
Top Vietnamese leader’s India visit marks historic milestone
The upcoming state visit to India by top Vietnamese leader To Lam is widely expected to inject fresh momentum into the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.
Top leader of Vietnam to pay state visit to Sri Lanka
Japanese PM concludes official visit to Vietnam
Japan bestows Order of the Rising Sun on former Vietnamese leaders
Party General Secretary, State President receives Japanese Prime Minister
Business
Household businesses stall as rules outweigh resilience
Rising compliance costs and confusing e-invoice procedures are discouraging millions from scaling up.
Banks step up digital security amid growing fraud threats
Agricultural exports hit US$23 billion, securing surplus through April
Uninterrupted cross-border trade reported throughout public holidays
Green industrial parks attract FDI investors
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.
