Tourist arrivals surge nationwide during public holiday
Noi Bai Airport sets record passenger volume on holiday final day
Hanoi welcomes around 1.35 million tourist arrivals during holiday
Holiday travel boom drives growth in shopping, ecotourism
Tan Son Nhat Airport expects over 112,000 passengers on May 2
Coastal tourism, cultural experiences in Central Vietnam thrive longform
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City among world’s top 100 walkable cities
DIFF listed by Travel + Leisure among top summer festivals worldwide
Holiday tourism booms across country longform
Numerous locals, tourists visit historical sites on Reunification Day
Cau Dat home to Indochina’s first tea plantation
Holiday travel surges as destinations fill to capacity longform
Da Nang hosts 2026 International Coastal Lifesaving Competition
HCMC hotels hit 90 percent occupancy as holiday fireworks drive surge
Saigontourist Group receives First-Class Labor Order
Tourism website, map launched to provide Vung Tau information to visitors
Localities join forces to elevate regional tourism
Bao Dai Palace reopens to visitors after more than 10 years longform
Top 10 most searched domestic destinations for National Reunification holiday
Hanoi launches immersive “Reunion Train” for historic April holidays
National
National Highway 28B expansion in Lam Dong faces delays amid multiple obstacles
After missing several completion deadlines, the upgrade and expansion project for National Highway 28B remains unfinished, with many sections still dusty and under construction.
NA Standing Committee convenes second session
Vietnam to roll out pre-arrival information system nationwide after pilot period
Dong Nai inspects 53 long-delayed projects
Vietnam drafts new law to boost SME growth
International
Indonesian Navy sailing ship visits Ho Chi Minh City
The Indonesian Navy sailing ship KRI Bima Suci arrived at Ho Chi Minh City on May 10 for a four-day goodwill visit.
Europe Day 2026 marked in Hanoi
Poland’s Constitution Day celebrated in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese Party official meets leaders of Sri Lankan political parties
Vietnam–Sri Lanka relations reach new milestone
Business
Customs revenue from import-export activities rises nearly 17 percent
State budget revenue from import-export activities increased nearly 17 percent year-on-year in the first four months of 2026, while total trade turnover reached nearly US$346 billion, according to the Vietnam Customs Department.
Macroeconomic stability lays foundation for high growth
Coconut prices climb as demand outpaces supply in Ho Chi Minh City
Venture capital funds in HCMC target green economy, technological startups
Petroleum enterprises invest in EV infrastructure
Education
2,930 students join national STEM, AI and Robotics finals
On May 10, the national finals of the Vietnam STEM, AI and Robotics (VSAR) 2025–2026 took place at the National Innovation Center (NIC), attracting 2,930 contestants from 29 provinces and cities nationwide.
STEM subjects see sharp rise in 2026 high school graduation exam registrations
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
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.
