Ho Chi Minh City court opens trial over Agribank lending scandal

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Court on April 17 opened a first-instance trial against Nguyen The Binh and co-defendants over lending violations that inflicted losses of more than 1 trillion VND (38.4 million USD) on the state budget.

PM urges routine public reporting on ministries’ performance and progress

PM Le Minh Hung on April 17 tasked the Government Office and the Government Portal with regularly disclosing information on the status and progress of task implementation by ministries and agencies.

Vietnam, China sign 32 cooperation documents

Within the framework of the state visit to China by General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse from April 14-17, the two sides signed 32 cooperation documents, covering a wide range of areas.

Top legislators of Vietnam, Türkiye meet on sidelines of IPU-152 in Istanbul

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye Numan Kurtulmus on April 17, as part of his attendance at the 152nd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly and bilateral activities in Istanbul.

Top legislator receives Vietnam’s Honorary Consul in Istanbul

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man hosted a reception for Vietnam’s Honorary Consul in Istanbul Ali Tezolmez on April 17 afternoon (local time), as part of his working visit to Türkiye.

Reform of state-owned enterprises seen as key driver of economic growth

Effective implementation of Resolution 79 is expected to help SOEs enhance performance, improve employee incomes and contribute more sustainably to economic growth.

Da Nang draws visitors with vibrant lineup of beach festivals, cultural events

A wide range of cultural and tourism activities are being organised in Da Nang, as it officially kicks off its summer tourism season with a dynamic and diverse atmosphere rooted in the preservation and promotion of traditional cultural values.

Hanoi advances technological innovation in key economic sectors

Hanoi has begun taking early steps to breathe new life into its heritage by using modern technologies, steadily fostering smart tourism and building a digital technology industry.

Vietnam must reinforce defense to sustain rise under Kim Sang Sik

Vietnam national football team may be riding a remarkable unbeaten run, but beneath the surface, coach Kim Sang Sik still faces a pressing question: where to reinforce if the team is to keep rising.

Student admitted to Stanford aims to solve hometown floods

Having witnessed storms and floods devastating his hometown of Khanh Hoa, Thang determined to find solutions using knowledge and technology.

PM Le Minh Hung commits to reform-driven growth, rejects “hot” expansion model

The economic governance message delivered by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung in the early days of his term was not merely a promise of high growth, but a commitment to changing how the economy operates.

VN's math curricula, 50 years out of date, needs new teaching method: professor

A famous Vietnamese mathematician has said that current math teaching and learning reveal two major bottlenecks: curricula suited for 30–50 years ago has not been updated, and teaching methods remain relatively traditional and theory-heavy.

Vietnam bets on young science with VND1 billion a year for each PhD candidate

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) has approved a program to support outstanding PhD candidates, offering up to VND1 billion per year for each researcher for a period of no more than three years.

LGBT couple's 15-year love story ends in dream wedding in HCM City

A wedding of two young women was organized in HCMC with blessings from both families, attracting millions of views on social media.

South Korea’s top chaebol leaders set to visit Vietnam

Leaders of South Korea’s four largest conglomerates - Samsung, SK, Hyundai Motor and LG - are expected to visit India and Vietnam next week as part of a business delegation accompanying President Lee Jae Myung.

Vietnam leader concludes China visit with strengthened ties

On the afternoon of April 17, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, his spouse, and the high-level Vietnamese delegation departed Nanning City (Guangxi), successfully concluding their state visit to China from April 14 to 17.

Vietnam’s southern hub for mathematics nurtures global talent

From lecture halls in Ho Chi Minh City to leading universities worldwide, generations of mathematicians have emerged from a storied faculty.

Inside a million-year cave complex hidden deep in Quang Tri’s forests

Deep within tropical karst terrain, Kling - Ruc Ca Roong - A Cu reveals a landscape shaped over millions of years.

New Industry Minister faces twin pressures of energy security and export reform

On April 8, Le Manh Hung was approved by the National Assembly as Minister of Industry and Trade for the 2026-2031 term, stepping into a role defined by mounting pressure on both energy supply and the structure of Vietnam’s external trade.

Vietnam maritime giant commits nearly US$285 million to Can Gio mega port

The strategic project is expected to elevate Vietnam’s position in global maritime trade.

Vietnam steel giant under tax scrutiny amid years of losses

Viet Y Steel JSC has once again drawn attention as it falls under the scrutiny of tax authorities, despite maintaining annual revenues in the trillions of dong while posting prolonged losses.

How Vietnam can build strategic fuel reserves to withstand crises

Vietnam’s current fuel reserve capacity is no longer sufficient in the face of growing geopolitical risks, raising urgent questions about how to build a strategic system capable of withstanding prolonged disruptions.

Hai Phong urges Google Maps to remove fake Den Tranh listings

Authorities in Hai Phong have formally requested that Google Maps remove misleading directions to two unauthorized worship sites falsely identified as the nationally recognized Den Tranh temple.

Hanoi Museum officially recognized as a new cultural tourism destination

Hanoi Museum has been officially recognized as a tourism destination of the capital, marking a significant milestone that reflects its growing role beyond a traditional cultural institution.

New Intel Core Series 3 chips aim to democratize AI PCs in Vietnam

On April 17, Intel officially introduced its Intel Core Series 3 mobile processors in the Vietnamese market, targeting mainstream personal computers, small business devices and edge computing systems.