National
Dong Nai, HCMC reach consensus on metro alignment connecting Long Thanh Airport
On May 12, leaders of the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee held a working session with agencies from Ho Chi Minh City to reach consensus on the metro alignment connecting Long Thanh Airport.
Dong Thap, Ca Mau boost agricultural traceability digitalization
Vietnam Fatherland Front must better harness strength of great national unity
All citizen-government transactions to go fully digital by 2035
Tay Ninh agrees to let HCMC serve as investor for several key transport projects
International
Prime Minister receives Chinese Ambassador
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung received Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei in Hanoi on May 12.
Top leader of Vietnam receives Vientiane official in Hanoi
PM applauds Yamanashi's enhancement of ties with Vietnamese localities
Top Vietnamese leader affirms high regard for ties with Switzerland
Indonesian Navy sailing ship visits Ho Chi Minh City
Business
Two million startup goal faces major hurdles as private investment slows
A financial forum in Hanoi revealed that slowing private investment and rising regulatory barriers threaten Vietnam’s target of 2 million enterprises by 2030.
Phu Quoc’s durian attracts strong demand due to its superior quality
Ho Chi Minh City expands high-tech investment attraction
US announces preliminary anti-dumping tariffs on Vietnamese shrimp
Cross-border payments open door to international capital flows
Education
2,930 students join national STEM, AI and Robotics finals
On May 10, the national finals of the Vietnam STEM, AI and Robotics (VSAR) 2025–2026 took place at the National Innovation Center (NIC), attracting 2,930 contestants from 29 provinces and cities nationwide.
STEM subjects see sharp rise in 2026 high school graduation exam registrations
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
Sports
Le Giang Patrick, Khoa Ngo granted Vietnamese citizenship
Two players from Cong An HCMC (HCMC Police) FC — Le Giang Patrick and Khoa Ngo — officially became Vietnamese citizens on the morning of May 13.
