Bach Ma National Park emerges as crown jewel of ASEAN nature longform
“Purple Road” in Ho Chi Minh City becomes hotspot for visitors longform
Ho Chi Minh City youth launch range of volunteer activities for community longform
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
National
NA adopts tax resolution on petrol, oil, aviation fuel
The resolution introducing key provisions on environmental protection tax, value-added tax and excise tax applicable to petrol, oil and aviation fuel passed by the National Assembly on April 12 takes effect from April 16, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
NA Chairman meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican
Top leader requests building modern People’s Public Security advisory force
Draft law on overseas representative bodies safeguard staff in high-risk posting
Forests enter peak dry season as authorities intensify fire prevention
International
NA Chairman begins official visit to Italy
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man's official visit to Italy is to promote ties between the Vietnamese National Assembly and the Italian Parliament, and further deepen bilateral relations in a substantive and effective manner.
HCMC Vietnam–Laos Friendship Association visits Lao Consulate for Bunpimay
Vietnam, Cambodia step up parliamentary ties, reaffirm enduring solidarity
City leader extends greetings for Laos’ traditional New Year festival Bunpimay
Vietnam reports 2025 strides at ASEAN working group’s meeting on IP
Business
Farmers in HCMC boost yields with technology to earn billions of Vietnamese dong
Across suburban communes, innovative growers are boosting incomes by adopting automated irrigation, organic fertilizers, and advanced cultivation methods, transforming traditional farming into high-value, technology-driven agriculture.
Interest rate cut wave intensifies across banking sector
Australia officially opens market for Vietnamese pomelo exports
Commercial banks begin cutting deposit interest rates
ADB remains optimistic on Vietnam’s economy amid global uncertainty
Education
1,640 students dive into Robotics and AI at Ho Chi Minh City STEM Festival
Nguyen Trai Secondary School buzzed with creativity on April 11 as more than 1,600 students explored robotics, AI-powered art, and hands-on science projects during the 2025–2026 STEM Festival.
Social science education reformed to meet demand of big data, empirical research
Francophonie Day hosted in high school in Ho Chi Minh City
Specialized policies proposed to bolster education and training
HCMC ensures personnel mobilization for high school graduation examination
Sports
Community football thrives in Vung Tau and Ba Ria wards
Grassroots clubs across Vung Tau and Ba Ria wards in Ho Chi Minh City are driving a vibrant football movement, nurturing young talent while strengthening community spirit.
