National
16th National Assembly’s 1st session enters final working day
The National Assembly (NA) will vote on a number of important laws and resolutions on April 24 – the final working day of its first session.
Korean President and his spouse take a walk around Hoan Kiem Lake longform
Tay Ninh’s Vam Co Tay riverbank erosion threatens local livelihoods
Bien Hoa – Vung Tau expressway to partially open before April 30
Khanh Hoa Province to build Truong Sa Museum
International
HCMC leaders receive Estonian Foreign Minister
On April 24, Standing Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, Nguyen Loc Ha, received Mr. Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, and his high-level delegation.
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City named among Top 5 fastest-growing cities globally
Vietnam, Laos strengthen defence cooperation
Netherlands National Day celebrated in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City and Guangdong strengthen ties
Business
PV Drilling to supply second jack-up rig for PVEP–Cuu Long
PetroVietnam Drilling and Well Service Corporation (PV Drilling) signed a contract to provide a second jack-up rig for the 2026 drilling campaign of PVEP–Cuu Long at Block 15-1, offshore Vietnam’s continental shelf, on April 22, in HCMC.
Vietnam weighs feasibility of follower-based penalties for counterfeit goods
Evening peak hours extended to encourage shift toward renewable energy
Vietnam expands chicken exports, tightens standards for RoK
Vietnam poised to boost exports to Malaysia
Education
Vietnamese schools moving from punishment to positive discipline
As Vietnam transitions toward positive student discipline, educators actively strive to balance stringency with support, aiming to correct bad behavior without causing any psychological harm.
University admissions 2026 to prioritize strategic majors
Schools turn reading into elective subject under new directive
Stricter oversight needed to safeguard school meals
Ho Chi Minh City targets adequate school capacity for all students
Sports
ASEAN U17 Boys’ Championship 2026 final: Vietnam U17 tipped for the title
After dispatching U17 Indonesia and U17 Australia, Vietnam’s U17 side is widely viewed as a leading contender for the 2026 ASEAN U17 Championship title.
