Lawmakers have expressed strong interest in policies to repatriate artifacts and national treasures, as many valuable Vietnamese relics remain scattered overseas.

The global shift in high-tech supply chains is positioning Vietnam as an increasingly important link in the semiconductor ecosystem, accompanied by rising demand for advanced analytical and precision calibration equipment.

Vietnam’s Department of Preventive Medicine under the Ministry of Health has issued a warning on Whitmore disease, also known as “soil fever,” after Thailand reported 732 infections and 23 related deaths.

Vietnam’s national team continues to grow stronger under head coach Kim Sang Sik, with an increasingly formidable attacking lineup fueling ambitions of winning two Southeast Asian titles in 2026.

Dalton Rhone, an American traveler currently exploring Vietnam from north to south, has been immersing himself not only in the country’s landscapes and culture but also in its rich culinary scene.

Mr. To Lam’s state visit to China marked a new milestone, strengthening political trust and expanding cooperation, helping elevate bilateral ties, said He Wei.

PM Le Minh Hung has proposed raising the tax-free revenue threshold for business households to VND1 billion per year (US$41,000), signaling a significant shift in fiscal policy aimed at easing pressure on small-scale enterprises.

Vietnam’s billionaire landscape has undergone notable shifts in early 2026, with Pham Nhat Vuong continuing to dominate while three unexpected new names make their debut on the global rich list.

On the afternoon of April 21, a special aircraft carrying South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, First Lady Kim Hea Kyung, and a high-level delegation landed at Noi Bai International Airport, marking the start of an official state visit to Vietnam.

A government inspection reveals serious gaps in planning and execution, leaving critical housing needs unmet in the capital.

Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City has set a target to invite 68 visiting professors in 2026, aiming to strengthen training quality and research capacity in key disciplines.

If you were expecting a major technological leap with the iPhone 18 Pro Max, recent rumors may have stirred some excitement.

The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) Central Committee held a hybrid conference on April 21 to review the Youth Month 2026, highlighting encouraging results in youth activities nationwide.

Achieving double-digit growth is highly challenging but essential for meeting Vietnam’s long-term development goals, stated Finance Minister Ngo Van Tuan on April 21 at the ongoing first session of the 16th National Assembly (NA).

A series of Politburo resolutions is reshaping Vietnam’s growth model, especially in HCM City, requiring a reassessment of key sectors and stronger state-market coordination to sustain rapid, durable growth.

A programme marking Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day 2026 opened in Hanoi on April 21 under the theme “Connecting Knowledge with Policymaking,” promoting the use of academic resources to support governance and national development.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) have agreed to expand cooperation for the 2025–2030 period.

Vietnam’s small businesses performed strongly in 2025, with 84% reporting growth, up slightly from the previous year, according to an Asia-Pacific survey released April 21 in Ho Chi Minh City by CPA Australia.

Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh and the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Yun-duk held talks on April 21 in Hanoi.

The Vietnam women's national football team is placed 37th in the world with 1,593.71 points, according to the latest rankings released by FIFA.

The 2026 Scientific Innovation Competition was launched on April 21, expanding eligibility to overseas Vietnamese for the first time to connect global talent and bring international innovations into domestic use.

Glenn Mathews, an Australian citizen living in Canberra and the son of an Australian veteran who served during the war in Vietnam, on April 20 visited the Embassy of Vietnam in Australia to return the diary of Vietnamese martyr Vo Van Cong.

The northern port city of Hai Phong will waive port infrastructure fees for liquid cargo, including petrol, oil and gas, until December 31, 2026, under a new resolution adopted by the municipal People’s Council.

Vietnam is intensifying nationwide efforts to eliminate malaria by 2030, focusing on stronger surveillance, early detection and treatment, and mobilising resources from both domestic and international partners.

Vietnam’s real estate market is showing encouraging signs in 2026, as the Asia–Pacific region gradually recovers following a year marked by volatility and supply chain restructuring.