The finance ministry is seeking to make tax thresholds more flexible for household businesses and introduce a tax-free revenue level for small firms, in a move aimed at adapting to economic pressures and supporting growth.

The Vung Ang II Thermal Power Plant was officially inaugurated on April 18 at the Vung Ang Economic Zone in Ha Tinh, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Vietnam’s energy security and supporting regional economic growth.

The central city of Hue has awarded the title of “Honorary Citizen of Hue” to a Republic of Korea (RoK) national in recognition of his significant contributions to local development over the past 15 years.

The Canada-Vietnam Cultural and Educational Council (CVCEC) has launched the Viet Youth Readiness Hub, inaugurated a community Vietnamese language class for children, and introduced a Vietnamese book collection in Canada.

The Vietnamese Students’ Association in the Republic of Korea (VSAK) packed Ewha Womans University in Seoul on April 19 with nearly 500 Vietnamese students hunting for jobs in the country.

The 9th VN Cultural Festival in Osaka drew tens of thousands of attendees, including Vietnamese residents, students, and workers in Japan, as well as local and international visitors.

Remittances to Ho Chi Minh City fell in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a combination of global economic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, and seasonal factors, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)'s Region 2 branch.

Nearly 100 tonnes of fresh fruits and vegetables from Vietnam have been airlifted to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by Lulu Group International, marking a new step in expanding the presence of Vietnamese farm produce in the Middle East market.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man arrived in Hanoi on April 18 evening, concluding their successful working trip for the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-152) and bilateral activities in Türkiye.

Vietnam has called on China to help maintain stable jet fuel supplies for its airlines as ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt global energy supply chains.

As Vietnamese community in Japan is growing, preserving the Vietnamese language among younger generations has become a pressing concern for families, community groups, and representative agencies.

Hanoi’s tourism sector is expecting a sharp rise in holiday revenue as it rolls out a clearer growth strategy focused not just on visitor numbers but on the “depth of value”.

FDI capital in Vietnam is expected to continue growing positively, potentially reaching $38-40 billion annually during the next five years, honorary chairman of the Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises Associate Professor Dr Nguyen Mai said.

National branding is emerging as a strategic tool to enhance the country’s global standing, helping businesses shift from contract manufacturing to innovation-driven growth and sustainable value creation, according to a trade official.

Vietnam’s success in reducing poverty highlights deeper issues as hardship becomes concentrated in specific regions and populations.

The hottest topic of discussion among parents these days is the case of nearly 300 tons of diseased pork being funneled into markets and school kitchens.

Many traditional rituals and festivals are gradually disappearing, while the number of artisans continues to decline, according to Dinh Van Tuan, Vice Chairman of the Lam Dong Provincial People’s Committee.

Vietnam’s tourism sector is maintaining a stable number of international arrivals, but is also, for the first time, welcoming charter flights carrying European tourists during the summer.

In a small An Giang commune, a young woman’s daily routine of care has slowly turned despair into fragile hope for her paralyzed husband.

VNG Corporation is considered a Vietnamese tech unicorn whose revenue has risen from VND7.6 trillion to nearly VND11 trillion in recent years, yet it has recorded persistent losses.

A sprawling family of nearly 100 members in Quang Ninh has become known for something increasingly rare - a deep, enduring harmony rooted in the teachings of its 90-year-old patriarch, Vu Van Hai.

A National Assembly deputy from Quang Tri said that too many complicated procedures without much practical value are imposed during planning activities, affecting implementation.

On the morning of April 19, a delegation from the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, led by Deputy Minister Nguyen Hai Trung, visited Thanh Long Pagoda in Hung Yen to offer incense and pay tribute to the late Venerable Thich Thanh Duc.

High atop Zi’liêng peak in Hung Son, a border commune of Da Nang, lies a rare forest of ancient po mu trees - a place locals call a “kingdom” and protect as a sacred inheritance.

Tax authorities’ notices on suspending the use of e-invoices for small businesses with annual revenue below VND500 million are raising concerns, prompting calls for the Ministry of Finance to issue clear and consistent guidance.