A high-ranking delegation from Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defence led by Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang has attended the SAHA 2026 International Defence & Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul.

Under the National Assembly's Resolution No. 28/2026/QH16 on the development of Vietnamese culture, the State is set to allocate at least 2% of total annual state budget expenditure to cultural development.

The Indian Navy ship INS Sagardhwani arrived at Cam Ranh International Port in the south central province of Khanh Hoa on May 5, beginning an official visit to the locality.

As many as 1,223,776 candidates nationwide had signed up for the 2026 National High School Graduation Examination via the Ministry of Education and Training’s system by 17:00 on May 5, the official registration deadline.

The Vietnam Fisheries Society (Vinafis) has formally lodged a protest with the Government Office, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs over China’s unilateral fishing ban in the East Sea in 2026.

The first-instance trial of former Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien and nine co-defendants is scheduled to open on May 20.

General Secretary and State President To Lam and his entourage laid a wreath in tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at the late leader's memorial site in New Delhi on May 6 morning, as part of their ongoing state visit to India.

As Vietnam marks 51 years since reunification, the conversation around reconciliation, development, and national vision is being placed within a broader context - one in which countries are confronting profound shifts of the modern era.

iPhone Air has suffered a significant commercial setback, with weak sales despite repeated price cuts by Apple, causing the vision of ultra-thin smartphones to unravel faster than many had expected.

A draft decree proposing temporary overseas travel suspensions for taxpayers owing from VND1 million (US$39) is stirring debate in Vietnam over whether the threshold is too low.

One year after Tunnels: Sun In The Dark made a strong impression at the box office, director Bui Thac Chuyen has announced a new historical war project titled Can ke cai chet (Close to Death).

Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Vu Dai Thang said the city has many favorable conditions to pilot the “socialist commune and ward” model.

Hanoi is speeding up the implementation of seven bridge projects across the Red River, including Tu Lien, Tran Hung Dao and Ngoc Hoi, with a target of completion in the second quarter of 2027 to serve APEC 2027.

In response to China’s announcement of a fishing ban in certain areas of the East Sea, a spokesperson for Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an official statement.

Apple has forecast stronger-than-expected growth after reporting a standout quarter, powered by the iPhone 17 - described as the most popular iPhone lineup in its history.

Vietnam is shifting toward dialogue-driven approaches in ethnic affairs, focusing on trust, understanding, and grassroots engagement.

The Ministry of Education and Training has proposed a nationwide policy to provide free textbooks for all general education students starting from the 2029-2030 academic year, with an estimated budget exceeding VND4 trillion (US$165 million).

A 39-year-old Vietnamese scientist, Hoang Trong Nghia, has been awarded the NSF CAREER Award by the National Science Foundation - one of the most prestigious honors for early-career researchers in the US.

More than 14 million residents in Ho Chi Minh City will soon have access to electronic health records linked to their personal identification numbers, marking a significant step toward comprehensive and continuous healthcare management.

Recent reforms signal a deeper shift - where efficiency and resource stewardship become central to Vietnam’s development model.

Marking the 40th anniversary of one of the most iconic action film franchises of all time, Top Gun: Maverick will return to Vietnamese cinemas from May 13, 2026 for a limited run in IMAX, ScreenX and 4DX formats nationwide.

In a recent working session with HCM City, General Secretary and President To Lam pointed out with unusual candor that the city is gradually losing its growth advantages and investment appeal, as it is overtaken by other urban centers in the region.

Vietnam’s labour market is entering an accelerated transition under digitalisation and AI. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), about 11.5 million workers - one in five - are in jobs potentially affected by GenAI.

The gold market has experienced unpredictable developments in the first four months of 2026, with prices plunging sharply after hitting a peak in late January.

Safeguarding and upholding heritage sites is not merely about keeping them in their original state, but also demands approaches that fit new contexts.