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National
NA weighs 2027 oversight agenda amid calls for stronger administrative reform
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man urged sharper scrutiny of ministries lagging in administrative reform and immediate oversight of food safety following recent scandals.
Speed limits adjusted on Vinh Hao–Phan Thiet, My Thuan–Can Tho expressways
Government urges rollout of EV charging infrastructure in apartment buildings
Vietnam launches 500-day campaign to search for, identify martyrs’ remains
Ministry proposes budget advances to support fuel price stabilization fund
International
Foreign Ministry highlights efforts to advance energy diplomacy
Vietnam has been stepping up diplomatic efforts to help ensure energy security amid growing global uncertainty, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said at the ministry's regular press briefing on April 2.
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
Vietnamese, Laotian enterprises seek partners, expand markets
Business
Vietnam introduces first-ever green financing incentive for businesses
Vietnam is linking preferential loan interest rates to green criteria for the first time, requiring businesses to meet ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) standards to access a 2 percent annual interest support.
Ho Chi Minh City emerges as strategic destination for U.S. investors
Market reforms set stage for FTSE Russell upgrade amid foreign outflows
Two inland container depots added in Ho Chi Minh City, Tay Ninh Province
Durian prices in Dong Thap plunge over 50 percent in just one week
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.
