Bach Dang Festival highlights global value of world heritage site

The four-day festival, running through April 25, commemorates the historic victories on the Bach Dang River in 938, 981 and 1288 – landmark battles that symbolise Vietnam’s resilience and military ingenuity.

Lawmakers review taxable revenue threshold for household businesses

Legislators on the morning of April 23 discussed in plenary a draft law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the laws on Personal Income Tax, Value-Added Tax, Corporate Income Tax, and Special Consumption Tax.

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.

Railway sector introduces AI-powered flexible fares for short-distance travel

Vietnam’s railway sector on April 22 introduced an AI-powered “flexible pricing” feature on its e-ticketing system, offering discounts of up to 35% for short-distance passengers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Planning task approved for conservation, promotion of Ha Long Bay’s values

Deputy PM Pham Thi Thanh Tra signed Decision No. 704/QD-TTg, approving the task of formulating a master plan for the preservation, restoration and promotion of the special national relic site of Ha Long Bay in northern Quang Ninh province.

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.

International art exhibition bridges Vietnamese, Korean cultures

An international art exhibition themed “Flow of Culture” opened at the Hung Vuong University in Phu Tho on April 22, bringing together artists from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) in a vibrant showcase of cultural exchange.

At least 2% of state budget earmarked for cultural development

The resolution stipulates that cultural development funding will include a minimum of 2% of total annual state budget expenditure, alongside mobilised social resources.

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.​

Vietnam - France friendship captured through photographs

The Vietnam–France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is reflected not only in diplomatic, economic and cultural cooperation, but also in the fine friendship between the people of the two countries.

Lawmakers endorse plan to develop Dong Nai into regional economic hub

Lawmakers on April 22 backed a proposal to establish Dong Nai as a centrally-run city, describing the move as a strategic step to turn the southern province into a regional economic connectivity hub and a gateway for international integration.

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.

IELTS or SAT: Which exam provides a greater advantage for university admission?

Many university candidates are wondering about the respective value offered by the IELTS or SAT exam certificates, and which exam provides a greater advantage when applying for university.

Vietnam eyes new growth cycle as PM emphasizes stability and reform

Sustainable high growth requires not just more capital, but more functional markets.

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.

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.

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.