National
Prime Minister assigns 20 strategic tasks to ministries
Prime Ministerial Decision No. 808/QD-TTg has assigned 20 strategic technology development tasks to 10 ministries and central agencies, marking a major push to strengthen Vietnam’s technological self-reliance and address key national challenges.
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
Component Project 1 of Bien Hoa–Vung Tau Expressway to open before May 18
International
VN, Sri Lanka issue Joint Statement on elevation of relations to Partnership
Vietnam and Sri Lanka have issued a Joint Statement on the elevation of the relations to a Comprehensive Partnership during General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam's state visit to Sri Lanka.
Vietnam’s top leader concludes successful state visit to Sri Lanka
Vietnam, Sri Lanka upgrade ties to Comprehensive Partnership
Deputy PM calls for stronger AWS support for Vietnam’s digital infrastructure
Vietnamese PM puts forward proposals to address challenges at 48th ASEAN Summit
Business
HCMC moves to rein in construction material price fluctuations
HCMC People's Committee Chairman Nguyen Van Duoc has ordered city departments to intensify monitoring and enforcement measures to stabilize construction material prices, aiming to curb speculation and prevent unreasonable hikes across the city.
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
Over 727,000 workers in HCMC export processing, industrial zones need housing
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.
