National
Vietnam strengthens grassroots supervision in sensitive sectors
The Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee is proactively enhancing social supervision and criticism by mobilizing top experts to protect citizen rights and strictly improve local governance nationwide.
Component Project 1 of Bien Hoa–Vung Tau Expressway to open before May 18
Deputy PM orders round-the-clock push to fix lagging land database rollout
Vietnamese schoolers to receive free health check-ups at 2026-2027 academic year
Temporary operation of rest stops on North-South Expressway set for this month
International
Ho Chi Minh City strengthens cooperation with the Philippines, Cuba
Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc received Francisco Noel R. Fernandez III, Ambassador of the Philippines to Vietnam, and Mauricio Alejandro Martinez Duque, the newly appointed Consul General of Cuba in the city on May 7.
Top Vietnamese leader rings bell at India’s National Stock Exchange
Vietnam, India issue Joint Statement on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
PM heads to 48th ASEAN Summit in Philippines
Vietnam, India share vision, strategic convergence: Top Vietnamese leader
Business
Ministry moves to prevent testing delays from hindering durian exports
Amid falling durian prices and prolonged testing delays, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has ordered stricter oversight of testing facilities to prevent disruptions to durian and agricultural exports.
Over 727,000 workers in HCMC export processing, industrial zones need housing
Durian prices collapse as oversupply and export bottlenecks hit farmers
Dong Nai acts to clear durian truck backlog at inspection site
FTSE Russell trims Vietnam stock list from 32 to 23 equities
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.
