Eleven enterprises and credit institutions have submitted applications to be licensed for gold bar production and raw gold imports, as Vietnam’s central bank intensifies efforts to stabilize the gold market.

During four visits to Vietnam, an American father has chosen to stay with his in-laws rather than his son’s home, drawn by the warmth and lively atmosphere of a close-knit family.

Vietnamese volleyball star Tran Thi Thanh Thuy has officially concluded her campaign in Japan after a successful 2025-26 season with Gunma Green Wings, returning home to continue her career with her parent club.

Two national valedictorians from Vietnam’s 2022 high school graduation exam have both completed their studies at Foreign Trade University in just 3.5 years, graduating with outstanding degrees.

The former Vietnamese swimming star made a remarkable return, dominating multiple events at an international open-water competition.

On April 14, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung signed decisions approving the election results for the chairman and five vice chairmen of the Hung Yen People’s Committee for the 2026-2031 term.

The Talent Incubation Centre (HITA), backed by the Vietnamese Arts and Culture Association in the Czech Republic, has officially made its debut.

Under the newly announced framework, the State Bank of Vietnam is targeting inflation at around 4.5% per annum, while maintaining a flexible and accommodative monetary stance, with readiness to provide liquidity support when necessary.

Despite global headwinds stemming from tensions in the Middle East, Vietnam’s tourism sector posted a record-breaking first quarter, pulling in more than 2 million foreigners per month and achieving its strongest Q1 performance on record.

The Ministry of Home Affairs officially launched the national job exchange platform on April 14 at vieclam.gov.vn, marking a significant step toward building a digital labour market in Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City is set to launch a sweeping health checkup programme covering more than 15 million residents in 2026, part of a long-term plan through 2030 that highlights its transition from treatment to proactive health care.

Since 2016, the Party organisation, administration, and people of Hanoi have contributed more than 430 billion VND (16.3 million USD) to the fund, including over 76 billion VND raised in 2025 alone.

The Investigation Security Agency of the Gia Lai Department of Public Security has issued arrest warrants for two suspects accused of abusing religious cover to undermine the State’s national unity policy, a senior officer said on April 14.

Regarding the second campuses of Bach Mai and Viet Duc hospitals, the PM pointed out that the remaining hurdles are largely coordination-related and fall within the purview of the Ministry of Health (MoH) and relevant ministries.

HDBank and LSE signed a strategic cooperation agreement to establish a long-term framework supporting Vietnamese enterprises in raising capital abroad.

Australian companies have strengths in regtech, data governance, cybersecurity, payment infrastructure, and digital assets—areas that align with Vietnam’s priorities.

General Secretary and State President To Lam visited the Xiong'an New Area in Hebei province on April 14, shortly after arriving in Beijing International Airport for his four-day state visit to China.

In efforts to attract more international visitors, Da Nang has officially resumed air services from Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) from April 2026, signalling a strong rebound and broader global connectivity.

Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man met with Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), in Rome on April 14.

Party Chief and State President To Lam has emphasised that the Party, State and people of Vietnam always regard the development of relations with China as an objective requirement, a strategic choice and a top priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation visited the Vietnamese Embassy in China on April 14.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga met with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Italy at noon on April 14 (local time).

The Dung Quat Biofuel Plant is accelerating production and is expected to reach full capacity by mid-April, supplying ethanol for nationwide E10RON95 biofuel blending.

New transaction forms such as “appointment slips,” “pay now – receive later” deals, and “promissory notes” are emerging in the gold market, with most of the risk shifting to buyers and sellers.

Deputy National Assembly Chair Nguyen Hong Dien has raised concerns about how to create conditions for people and society to invest in production and business with confidence, rather than channeling money into land, gold, or overseas investments.