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
Busy working atmosphere recorded at projects serving 2027 APEC Summit longform
National
Party chief attends national conference reviewing March general election
A national conference was held in Hanoi on March 31 to review the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure.
Voters’ trust must become practical policy decisions: Party chief
Public lighting capacity to be reduced in low-demand areas
Party chief presents elite honours to incumbent, former leaders
Mock trials and strict port controls shift fishermen’s awareness on IUU fishing
International
Vietnamese embassy warns of complex security situation in Israel
The embassy has advised Vietnamese citizens in Israel to closely follow guidance issued by the Home Front Command based on their area of residence and to be prepared to access the nearest shelter when necessary.
Vietnam, Ireland hold deputy foreign minister-level political consultation
Laos pushes rail link with Vietnam
Royal Australian Navy Ship visits Vietnam
China, Vietnam bolster military cooperation
Business
Fruit prices plunge as oversupply hits Southern markets
Prices of several fruits, including durian, jackfruit and dragon fruit, have dropped sharply in the Southern region owing to abundant supply and overlapping harvest seasons, putting pressure on farmers.
Experts urge shift to high tech, innovation for economic development
Food industry urged to shift from raw exports to value chain leadership
Ho Chi Minh City eyes duty-free shopping, commodity exchanges to drive growth
Ben Dinh Port officially opens to domestic and international vessels
Education
Students explore private, continuing education amidst public school shortages
Despite public high school capacity limits, HCMC guarantees educational placements by promoting diverse, promising vocational and continuing education pathways for all students.
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
Vietnam to standardize textbooks nationwide in 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.
