National
Long Thanh Airport’s second runway to be completed before June
The construction package for the second runway (Package 4.12) of Long Thanh International Airport is expected to be completed before June 30, 2026.
Deputy PM orders stringent price controls to combat speculation
Prime Minister pushes construction of Nghi Son crude oil storage
HCMC, Khanh Hoa release juveniles to mark fisheries sector anniversary
Bank account holders' names must match ID information starting April 1
International
Vietnamese, Laotian enterprises seek partners, expand markets
On April 1, the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, in coordination with the provincial administration of Savannakhet, held the opening ceremony of the 6th Ho Chi Minh City and Friendly Provinces and Cities Exhibition in Savannakhet, Laos.
Veterans’ associations of HCMC, Champasak strengthen solidarity
Vietnam, RoK seek to boost cooperation on energy security
Prime Minister meets Russian ambassador to boost post-visit cooperation
Vietnam, Singapore step up cooperation in training strategic-level officials
Business
Ho Chi Minh City credit outstanding nears VND5.29 quadrillion
Outstanding credit in Ho Chi Minh City rose to nearly VND5.29 quadrillion by the end of March, up 16.25 percent year-on-year, with lending focused on production and business sectors to support enterprises and sustain economic growth.
Vietnamese, Laotian enterprises seek partners, expand markets
Ho Chi Minh City to launch US$10 million venture capital fund in April 2026
Commodity Exchange helps Vietnamese agricultural products gain pricing power
HCMC commits to cutting administrative processing time by half
Education
Nationwide free textbooks expected from 2029–2030 academic year
The Ministry of Education and Training plans to provide free textbooks nationwide from the 2029–2030 school year.
Students explore private, continuing education amidst public school shortages
Ho Chi Minh City to implement online enrollment for 2026–2027 academic year
Vietnam races to prepare unified textbook set for 2026–2027 school year
Teachers urge early training for new national textbook rollout
Sports
Ho Chi Minh City accelerates preparations for major sporting events
Ho Chi Minh City is ramping up efforts to organize the 2026 City Sports Games and host the 10th National Sports Games, aiming to deliver large-scale, modern and impactful events.
