The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MoAE) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Public Security (MoPS) in Hanoi on April 6 to connect and integrate its databases with the MoPS’s National Integrated Data Centre (C12).

The Hanoi Department of Public Security has warned of a growing trend of high-tech crimes committed by foreign nationals shifting their operations to Vietnam after crackdowns intensified in several Southeast Asian countries, particularly Cambodia.

The Department of Public Security of Hanoi has announced that it launched legal proceedings against 26 additional suspects in a major criminal case linked to the National Institute of Forensic Psychiatry and several related agencies and localities.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel on April 7 released an urgent advisory to the Vietnamese community there, outlining updated civil defence measures issued by the Israel Defense Forces Home Front Command.

Vietnam’s futsal team delivered a commanding 7-1 victory over Timor Leste, securing an early place in the semifinals of the 2026 ASEAN Futsal Championship.

On the afternoon of April 7, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man presided over a ceremony to announce and present resolutions issued by the National Assembly and its Standing Committee on personnel appointments.

Foreign leaders reaffirm strong ties and cooperation following Vietnam’s latest leadership appointments.

A global surge in memory chip prices is driving up smartphone production costs, raising concerns that affordable devices could gradually disappear from the market.

Vietnam will begin implementing emissions inspections for motorbikes and mopeds under a phased roadmap, starting in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in 2027 before expanding nationwide.

On the afternoon of April 7, the Hanoi People’s Court sentenced former Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Hoang Van Thang to four years in prison for accepting bribes.

On the afternoon of April 7, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung took the oath of office and delivered his inaugural address immediately after being elected by the National Assembly.

Vietnamese Facebook users report sudden account bans with unclear reasons, raising concerns over moderation systems.

On April 7, 2026, at the first session of the 16th National Assembly, Mr. Le Minh Hung was elected Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

The National Assembly votes to keep Mr. Nguyen Huy Tien as head of the Supreme People’s Procuracy for the new term.

Vietnam’s automobile market recorded its strongest supply growth since the beginning of the year in March, with locally produced vehicles continuing to outnumber imports.

On the afternoon of April 7, the National Assembly carried out personnel procedures within its authority, including the election of the Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court.

Mrs. Vo Thi Anh Xuan is re-elected Vice President of Vietnam with unanimous support from the National Assembly for the 2026-2031 term.

Vietnam’s rail sector ramps up capacity on key routes as holiday travel demand surges nationwide.

Since May 2014, more than 1,300 Vietnamese officers and professional soldiers have participated in UN peacekeeping activities in both individual and unit-based deployments, all of whom have performed effectively and maintained high discipline.

The 16th National Assembly (NA) elected General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam, a deputy to the 16th legislature, as State President for the 2026–2031 term at its first session on April 7.

On the morning of April 7, during its first session, the 16th National Assembly convened in a closed meeting under the chairmanship of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

On the afternoon of April 7, the National Assembly passed a resolution appointing Politburo member and Head of the Party Central Committee’s Organization Commission, Le Minh Hung, as Prime Minister for the 2026-2031 term.

A late-stage crash involving Nguyen Van Binh overshadowed an otherwise predictable stage 5 at the HCMC Television Cycling Cup 2026, raising concerns over the young rider’s ability to continue.

Two elevated metro lines linking Ho Chi Minh City with former Binh Duong are being proposed in a major push to reshape urban mobility.

Experts propose mobilizing private sector resources to help Vietnam achieve a strategic 90-day fuel reserve target.