The 16th National Assembly today continued the agenda for its first session, holding a plenary discussion on the draft Law on amendments and supplements to the Law on Personal Income Tax, VAT, Corporate Income Tax, and Special Consumption Tax.

After more than three decades with FIAP, Vietnam’s photography community continues to grow in stature and influence worldwide.

Vietnam’s stock market on April 23 moved cautiously as it approached the upcoming holiday period, with investor sentiment turning more reserved and capital flows showing signs of slowdown.

On the afternoon of April 23, with 492 deputies voting in favor, the National Assembly officially adopted the revised Law on Belief and Religion. The law comprises nine chapters and 61 articles, and will take effect on January 1, 2027.

General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the VN People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence, attended a ceremony in Vientiane today to present the Independence Order & Friendship Order to Lao collectives & individuals.

An exchange exhibition on art connecting the Maritime Silk Road opened at the China Cultural Centre in Hanoi on April 22.

Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have officially opened their markets to processed chicken products, marking a significant step forward in bilateral agricultural cooperation.

A delegation of nearly 20 Vietnamese firms in mechanical engineering, mould-making, automation and supporting industries are showcasing their products and capabilities at Hannover Messe 2026, in Hanover, Germany from April 20 to 24.

National Assembly Vice Chairman Nguyen Khac Dinh and Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau attended the launch of the updated National Database on Legal Documents and a supporting information system in Hanoi on April 23.

Deputy PM Ho Quoc Dung today chaired a meeting reviewing the implementation of the national target programme on new-style rural area building, sustainable poverty reduction, and socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas.

The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) aims to mobilise at least 500 billion VND (nearly 19 million USD) for nationwide humanitarian activities during Humanitarian Month 2026, heard a press briefing in Hanoi on April 23.

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) in coordination with the Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on April 23 orgainised a seminar exploring international investment cooperation opportunities for technology enterprises.

Quang Ninh province on April 23 officially broke ground on its first wind power plant, marking a significant milestone in its transition toward clean energy.

Thousands of storks have gathered in Ha Tinh, creating a rare natural spectacle and raising awareness about wildlife protection.

The success or failure of the Long Thanh International Airport project is often discussed in terms of transport connectivity. Yet there is another issue - the most critical of all: people.

Authorities in Dong Nai province on April 23 held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Long Duc 3 industrial park project in Binh An commune.

Vietnam and Laos are advancing a new cooperation framework to strengthen collaboration in ethnic and religious governance.

U17 Vietnam’s victory over U17 Australia to reach the final of the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 Championship has given Cristiano Roland’s side renewed confidence as they set their sights on the Asian stage and, ultimately, the World Cup.

Dak Lak Provincial Police have successfully dismantled a large-scale drug trafficking case, seizing 19kg of various narcotics along with a firearm and multiple related items.

The Ho Chi Minh City Civil Judgment Enforcement Department has announced plans to select an auction organization to sell three luxury cars linked to convict Truong My Lan, 70, chairwoman of Van Thinh Phat Group, along with related companies.

Emergency forces spent nearly three hours freeing a foreign tourist stuck in a confined space after a fall.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology warns that higher electricity pricing for data centers could increase costs and impact digital infrastructure.

Dien Hong Food Street, themed “A Rendezvous of Flavours and Culture”, opened in the central province of Gia Lai on April 22 evening, unleashing a massive night-time culinary and entertainment space aimed at supercharging local services and tourism.

The northern province of Quang Ninh is set to introduce traditional sailboat tours along Ha Long Bay, a move expected to create a distinctive tourism product and further promote the heritage site’s image.

The Can Gio international transshipment port project, with a total investment of nearly US$5 billion, is expected to become a new logistics hub for the region. Construction is scheduled to begin around the April 30 holiday.