Northern Vietnam is expected to experience three consecutive waves of thunderstorms from the night of April 16 through April 25, as a shift in weather patterns follows a prolonged period of heat.

Ho Chi Minh City has approved a consortium to develop the nearly US$5 billion Can Gio mega port, with a global shipping giant taking a 49% stake.

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have announced the official valuation of two white Hermès handbags belonging to Truong My Lan, placing their combined value at nearly VND4 billion (US$160,000).

A sudden hailstorm in the early hours of April 16 caught residents of Bac Ha commune in Lao Cai province completely off guard, pelting the area with dense hailstones for around 40 minutes.

On the afternoon of April 15, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung held a working session with the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs on the implementation of tasks in the first months of 2026 and directions for the time ahead.

The question of organizational structure, personnel, and staffing for state management of food safety has become a pressing issue for local authorities across Vietnam.

Madam Ngo Phuong Ly emphasized that while politics and economics serve as solid pillars of Vietnam - China relations, culture and the arts are what connect the hearts of the two peoples.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam visited the Museum of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing on April 15, as part of his state visit to the neighbouring country.

The piece “Hello Vietnam” blended with the Chinese folk song “Jasmine Flower,” performed by Nguyen Thi Ngoc Ha and Tran Nguyen Kim Ngan, highlighted the harmony between Vietnamese and Chinese music and arts.

General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly met with relatives of Chinese generals, experts and others who had supported Vietnam-China friendship in Beijing on April 15 evening.

Quang Ninh is accelerating procedures to seek central authorities' approval for piloting a free digital and knowledge-based economic zone – a next-generation specialised economic zone model aimed at driving growth through core technologies and data.

Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye Numan Kurtulmus described the IPU-152 as an event of historical importance with a highly relevant theme, not only globally but also directly related to important developments in regions.

The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) has affirmed that Vietnam’s long-term attractiveness as an investment destination remains resilient, despite more cautious sentiment among European businesses amid rising global uncertainties.

Since early 2026, Hanoi’s real estate market has shown strong momentum as a series of projects commenced construction and introduced new inventory.

Many companies are eager to join the “billion-dollar” digital asset market, but building a digital asset trading platform requires very sophisticated technological capabilities.

As pressures mount across the agricultural sector, digital tools are emerging as critical infrastructure, helping farmers optimise operations and manage risk with greater precision.

The current method for testing diesel vehicle emissions, particularly the action of suddenly increasing the throttle to the maximum level, is causing debate as it is believed not to accurately reflect real-world operating conditions.

HCMC’s plan to make buses free for all residents has been hailed by experts as a “bold policy,” though they also warn that it may have only a temporary effect if it lacks sustainability.

After holding stable jobs in state agencies and foreign enterprises, Tran Thanh Ngoc decided to pivot to agriculture, creating a breeding chicken model that has reached revenue of nearly VND9 billion a year.

General Secretary and President To Lam had talks with General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping in Beijing on April 15 morning.

After reviewing a proposal submitted by the Quang Ninh Party Committee, the Politburo agreed in principle to the establishment of the centrally-governed city of Quang Ninh.

Pomelo and lemon are among Vietnam’s most advantageous agricultural products. The country currently has around 106,000 hectares of pomelo cultivation, placing it among the world’s major producers.

A series of key cooperation documents between ministries, sectors and localities of Vietnam and China were signed in Beijing on April 15 in the presence of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Reaffirming that youth represent the vitality and future of a nation, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam expressed confidence that the younger generations of VN and China will continue to write new chapters in bilateral relations.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung proposed three key cooperation directions to address energy challenges and sustain supply chains while attending the expanded online summit of the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) on energy security on April 15.