Fishermen brave challenges, come back with bountiful catches longform
Vietnam to host Miss World pageant for the first time
Murals contribute to enhancing landscape of Be Island in Ly Son longform
Ngoc Linh ginseng season begins longform
Quy Nhon-Pleiku Expressway to unlock Cambodia–Laos–Vietnam Development Triangle longform
Imprint of youthful enthusiasm longform
Thousands join Ba Pagoda-Nuoc Man Trading Port Festival longform
Truong Sa Island joins nation in election day longform
Truong Sa Island ready for Election Day
Borders and islands ready for national election day longform
Over 58,000 people join Ao Dai mass dance, parade in HCMC
Several islands in Truong Sa Special Zone hold elections longform
Residential areas in HCMC bustle with preparations ahead of election day longform
Bustling activities for 2026 Lantern Festival take place in Ho Chi Minh City longform
Vibrant preparations underway for upcoming elections longform
Tet holidaymakers flock to tourist spots in Ho Chi Minh City longform
Spring returns to storm-hit Central region longform
Ho Chi Minh City revamps vacant land into public spaces for Tet
Cua Lo’s fish grilling village fires up ahead of Tet
Spring atmosphere spreads across flower villages longform
Lai Vung’s pink mandarins bloom into Tet luxury as demand outpaces supply
Crowds flock to Cam Mountain on days before Tet longform
Thousands flock to Da Lat to admire blooming cherry blossoms longform
City leaders bring Tet cheer to struggling families
HCMC bursts into bloom as Lunar New Year festivities light up streets longform
National
Vietnam launches program to attract foreign, overseas Vietnamese scholars
The program aims to develop and effectively implement breakthrough mechanisms and policies to recruit, utilise and retain high-caliber international and OV talent.
Home Affairs Ministry seeks feedback on salary reform draft
NA weighs 2027 oversight agenda amid calls for stronger administrative reform
Speed limits adjusted on Vinh Hao–Phan Thiet, My Thuan–Can Tho expressways
Government urges rollout of EV charging infrastructure in apartment buildings
International
Award-winning children’s book underscores Vietnam–Austria cultural ties
The meeting came as Lobe’s beloved book " The Grandmother in the Apple Tree," translated into Vietnamese by Chu Thu Phuong and published by Kim Dong Publishing House, was recently recognised at Vietnam’s 2025 National Book Awards.
Foreign Ministry highlights efforts to advance energy diplomacy
Vietnam, Belarus enhance cooperation in forensic examination
Renovated Ho Chi Minh Historical Site inaugurated in Savannakhet, Laos
Japanese battleship Asahi arrives in Da Nang City for official visit
Business
Vietnamese businesses develop strategies to penetrate Halal market
On April 3, the HCMC Investment and Trade Promotion Center (ITPC), in coordination with relevant agencies, organized a seminar titled “Halal Strategy: Connecting Vietnamese Food to the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) and Southeast Asian Markets.”
Fuel prices adjusted without stabilization fund
Ministry of Finance’s new circular slashes inland port fees to bolster logistics
Ho Chi Minh City's labor market faces labor shortage amid job surplus
Vietnam introduces first-ever green financing incentive for businesses
Education
Ho Chi Minh City teacher recruitment improves, but arts shortages persist
Despite hiring nearly 4,600 teachers for the 2025–2026 academic year, Ho Chi Minh City continues to face severe shortages in subjects like music and fine arts, with schools relying on stopgap measures while long-term solutions are developed.
Nationwide free textbooks expected from 2029–2030 academic 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
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.
