Vietnam’s Party Secretariat has appointed Ha Minh Hai, head of the Hanoi Party Committee’s Organization Commission, as deputy head of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Organization Commission.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on May 11 urged Vietnam’s diplomatic sector to propose policies, measures and response scenarios to ensure the country is not caught off guard by emerging risks.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that on May 11, Party General Secretary and President To Lam held an online meeting with Swiss President Guy Parmelin.

Vietnamese horror phenomenon ‘Five-Toed Pig’ has officially crossed $4.4 million after nearly three weeks in theaters, continuing its dominance at the nationwide box office.

Vietnam’s future as a creative and innovation-driven nation depends on its ability to protect intellectual property, uphold fairness and respect genuine creativity.

A newly leaked video is raising major questions across the tech world about Samsung’s strategy for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Wide this year.

Vietnam’s total outstanding credit surpassed VND19.4 quadrillion (US$747 billion) by late April, as banks ramped up lending despite mounting inflation and exchange rate pressures.

Vietnam’s gaming sector is entering a new phase of international growth, backed by foreign investment, government support and rising global demand for locally made games.

Vietnam has taken a significant step toward mastering space technology with the successful development of advanced composite materials for satellite applications.

Hanoi’s People’s Council has postponed consideration of a draft resolution related to low-emission zones within Ring Road 1, including proposed restrictions on gasoline-powered vehicles.

Vietnam U17 still has a clear opportunity to qualify for the 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup despite suffering a 1-4 defeat to South Korea U17 in the second round of Group C at the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup.

A leading US technology group is studying the installation and operation of highly reliable power generation centers in Vietnam based on small-scale nuclear reactors.

Hanoi officially welcomed the Chuyen My mother-of-pearl inlay and lacquerware craft village and the Son Dong lacquer sculpture craft village into the World Crafts Cities network at a ceremony held at the Thang Long imperial citadel on May 8.

More than a year after the Politburo issued Resolution 68-NQ/TW on private sector development, Vietnam has rolled out new policies to remove bottlenecks, expand investment opportunities and unlock resources for businesses.

As it strives to preserve cultural heritage while advancing specialised health care, tourism and services – key pillars of development, Hue has benefited significantly from the dedication and expertise of international specialists.

Sports is a "smokeless" industry that can create considerable value for society if the intangible assets derived from sports are properly capitalised on.

The Vietnam Mergers & Acquisitions Association (VMAA) has been launched, becoming the country’s first specialised organisation in the sector as businesses face growing pressure to restructure and attract strategic capital.

The Hanoi Department of Health has ordered stronger surveillance and prevention measures against Hanta virus disease following warnings from the Ministry of Health (MoH) over recent international cases.

The Indonesian Navy’s sail training ship KRI Bima Suci docked at Sai Gon – Hiep Phuoc Port in Ho Chi Minh City on May 10, beginning a four-day goodwill visit to the southern metropolis.

Vietnam’s outbound investment reached 713.9 million USD in the first four months of 2026, a 2.3-fold rise from the same period last year, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Finance.

The ancient capital of Hue is reshaping its tourism landscape by mapping out four distinctive zones, aiming to build a diverse ecosystem of experiences rooted in local identity and sustainable development.

The Government has officially designated May 6 each year as Vietnam Logistics Day, with Vietnam Logistics Week to be held during the first week of May, under a decision recently signed by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

The Government has approved a framework to revamp the adoption law which has shown signs of strain, officials have said.

Vietnam’s industrial sector maintained strong growth momentum in April, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) estimated to increase 3% from the previous month and 9.9% year-on-year.

Vietnam’s power sector and relevant authorities are preparing multiple scenarios to respond to possible electricity shortages during the 2026 dry season, amid rising electricity demand and uncertainties in the global energy market.