Transport sector ramps up capacity for holiday travel surge

Travel demand is expected to surge during the upcoming holidays, prompting transport operators to boost capacity and ensure smooth services.

Austria ready to cooperate with VN in strengthening UN peacekeeping capacity

Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria Vu Le Thai Hoang held a working session with Tobias Lang, Director of the Austrian Centre for Peace (ACP), in Vienna on April 23.

Coastal getaways dominate domestic travel trend for upcoming long holidays

Beach destinations are leading Vietnamese travellers’ preferences for domestic trips during the upcoming Hung Kings Commemoration Day and Reunification Day (April 30)–May Day (May 1) holidays, according to recent data from online travel platforms.

Vietnam, India boost connectivity in textile, footwear sectors

The Vietnam Trade Office in India on April 22 held an online seminar with discussion focusing on enhancing connectivity, cooperation and innovation in Vietnam – India leather, footwear and textile sectors.

Khanh Hoa moves to build Vietnam’s national photography city brand

A delegation from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently held a working session with leaders of Khanh Hoa province to advance a proposal on building and promoting the national brand “VN Photography City” in the locality.

Efforts intensify to maintain key agricultural export markets

Domestic agricultural enterprises are exerting efforts to maintain their standing in key export markets to avoid dependence on certain markets, especially the US.

Vietnam, Russia review progress in archival cooperation

The Archival Committee of Saint Petersburg and the Archives Department of the CPV Central Committee Office held an online mid-term review to assess cooperation results since the signing of their partnership agreement in 2021.

Vietnam, Cambodia seek stronger economic, investment cooperation

The Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia, in coordination with the Vietnam – Cambodia Business Association (VCBA), held a business dialogue on April 22.

PM orders no shortages of electricity, fuel under any circumstances

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has instructed the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to ensure there are no shortages of electricity or fuel under any circumstances to support efforts to achieve the double-digit growth target for this year.

Exhibition on Lenin portraits opens in Hanoi

A special exhibition titled “156 Portraits of Lenin – From the Collection of the V.I. Lenin Memorial in Ulyanovsk” opened at the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi on April 22.​

Canada launches review of anti-dumping measures on VN concrete reinforcing bar

The VN Trade Remedies Authority has received notification from the VN Trade Office in Canada regarding the initiation of an expiry review by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal of existing anti-dumping rulings on concrete reinforcing bar.

Vietnam Night connects businesses at Hannover Messe 2026 in Germany

In the context of global supply chain shifts and the trend of de-risking, industrial and technological cooperation between Vietnam and Germany is becoming one of the top priorities in bilateral economic relations.

Vietnam’s pet care market emerges as lucrative investment opportunity

No longer a niche segment, Vietnam’s pet care services ecosystem is emerging as a lucrative playground for investors, experts told a workshop run by Minh Vi Exhibition & Advertisement Services Company (VEAS) in Ho Chi Minh City on April 22.

Hue students honoured for initiatives to reduce plastic waste

An awards ceremony and closing event for a contest on plastic waste reduction was held in the central city of Hue on April 22.

AI emerges as key driver for Vietnam’s F&B sector breakthrough

Amid rapidly shifting global consumer preferences in the food and beverage (F&B) sector, Artificial Intelligence is increasingly viewed as a core “ingredient” in restructuring value chains and propelling Vietnamese F&B enterprises.

Deputy PM, IAEA official discuss nuclear power development

Deputy PM Ho Quoc Dung received Deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mikhail Chudakov in Hanoi on April 22.

PM underscores priority funding for strategic, core technologies

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has stressed the need to prioritise resources and increase the proportion of spending on strategic, high-tech, and core technologies within the State budget for science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

Tan Son Nhat airport increases flight capacity to 46 per hour for holiday travel

The VN Civil Aviation Authority has announced an increase in slot coordination parameters at Tan Son Nhat Airport in HCMC to meet rising passenger demand during the national reunification celebration (April 30) and the Labour Day (May 1) holidays.

Vietnam ranks 18th among world’s top exporters in 2025

Vietnam has climbed to 18th place among the world’s 30 largest exporting economies in 2025, with export turnover reaching nearly 473 billion USD, according to the latest data from the World Trade Organisation (WTO) compiled by Statista.

Vietnam Airlines ramps up Hanoi – Moscow flights from July

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is set to boost services on the Hanoi – Moscow route from July 1, increasing weekly flights from three to four in response to surging travel demand between Vietnam and Russia.

Hanoi escapes for the long holiday without leaving the city behind

For those who prefer a slower pace and want to avoid long journeys during the upcoming Reunification Day and International Workers’ Day holiday, Hanoi still holds a surprising number of nature-filled retreats just a short drive away.

Top leader hosts banquet for RoK President

General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse hosted a state banquet for President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung and his spouse, who are on a state visit to Vietnam, in Hanoi on April 22 evening.

Vietnamese, RoK leaders meet press in Hanoi

General Secretary and State President To Lam and President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung met the press in Hanoi on April 22, right after witnessing the exchange of cooperation agreements.

Top leader holds talks with RoK President in Hanoi

General Secretary and State President To Lam held talks with visiting President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung in Hanoi on April 22, following a State-level welcome ceremony held for the guest.

Vietnam, RoK leaders witness exchange of cooperation documents

General Secretary and State President To Lam and President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung on April 22 witnessed the exchange of a series of cooperation documents between the two countries' ministries and agencies following their talks.