Vietnam’s Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai held a working session in Paris on April 1 with Michel Criaud, President of the France – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group, alongside other members.

The sci-tech sector contributed 133.5 trillion VND to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in March, a 28% increase from the same period last year.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has temporarily suspended the use of kerosene in the calculation of fuel base price until April 28, according to the ministry’s Decision 571, dated March 28.

Tourism promotion activities should be further strengthened in a more focused and effective manner, targeting key markets and popular destinations, said an insider.

All the four species are classified under Group IB – Vietnam’s highest level of protection for endangered, rare, and precious wildlife, and listed as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List.

The Government has promulgated a decree setting out regulations on construction investment and operation management of inland container depots (ICDs).

Hanoi authorities have announced the locations of thousands of AI-powered surveillance cameras as part of a broader effort to strengthen public order and traffic management across the city.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for Vietnam and Russia to move swiftly in implementing agreements on oil and gas cooperation, underscoring energy as a cornerstone of bilateral ties.

The latest FIFA rankings, released on April 1, 2026, brought a wave of optimism for Vietnam, highlighting both the team’s resurgence and notable shifts across Southeast Asian football.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for the immediate construction of a national crude oil reserve facility in Nghi Son, Thanh Hoa Province, while directing authorities to study additional storage sites in Quang Ngai and Ho Chi Minh City.

From sourcing infected pigs to bypassing quarantine checks, the operation reveals alarming gaps in enforcement.

From fireworks to exhibitions and festivals, the city is set to come alive with large-scale events honoring national milestones.

In a quiet corner of Ninh Binh, far from the better-known tiled bridges of Phat Diem or the bustle of local markets, a modest structure spans a narrow canal, almost unnoticed by outsiders.

A Grade 12 student from Thanh Hoa has earned a full scholarship worth US$444,000 to study at Wesleyan University, one of the leading liberal arts colleges in the United States.

In the pursuit of a “meaningful life”, many are losing balance and health.

Rising fuel prices are no longer just an economic headline. They are quietly reshaping how people move, work and live - one decision at a time.

For years, the smartphone industry has waited for Apple to enter the foldable flagship segment. That moment now appears imminent, with a foldable iPhone expected to debut this year.

In a quiet corridor of Bach Mai Hospital, where urgency and anxiety usually define the atmosphere, an unexpected sound emerged - the warm, trembling voice of a viola.

The 2026 season of the Vietnam Basketball Association signals a new phase with ambitions to elevate talent to legendary status.

More than 3 million motorbike lane violations have been recorded in Hanoi over just six months, as a pilot system of AI-powered traffic cameras begins to reveal both the scale of the problem and the potential of smart enforcement.

Vietnam’s agricultural sector is entering a critical phase of transformation driven by advanced technologies and the digitalisation of farming areas, with standardised databases and traceability seen as essential to ensuring sustainable development.

“Another two price hikes and we may have to reprint everything,” a transport business owner in Hanoi texted, attaching a photo of a freshly printed fare sheet.

Global geopolitical turbulence is an enduring feature of the modern world. Yet for Vietnam, a confluence of favourable conditions and untapped potential is emerging, opening the door to sustained, high-quality growth.

Experts urge mechanisms to redirect vast idle capital in households into business and investment to boost growth.

As one of the world’s top 20 exporting economies with deep integration into global supply networks, VN is under increasing pressure to help domestic food enterprises move beyond low value-added activities and take greater control of value chains.