Vietnam’s leading power construction group PC1 is facing mounting pressure after chairman Trinh Van Tuan and several senior executives were prosecuted over alleged accounting violations and asset embezzlement.

A large-scale police operation has begun in Ho Chi Minh City as part of the city’s goal of becoming drug-free by 2030.

Foreign titles swept Vietnam’s weekend box office for the first time since the Lunar New Year season, pushing local films down the rankings.

Vietnam U17 exited the AFC U17 Asian Cup in the quarter-finals, but the tournament offered more optimism than disappointment.

A major copyright crackdown in Vietnam has led to criminal charges against BH Media, singer Quang Lap and several entertainment operators.

Widespread thunderstorms and torrential rain are creating dangerous weather conditions across Vietnam, with several areas recording rainfall exceeding 220mm.

HCMC police have confirmed that viral claims about a fake HIV prevention drug ring were based on fabricated social media posts created for online engagement.

On average, the East Sea records about 11–13 storms and tropical depressions each year, with 5–6 making landfall. This year, fewer than 11 systems are forecast to form, with fewer than five expected to directly impact the mainland.

Vietnamese airlines are expected to continue cautiously adjusting their summer flight schedules as high fuel prices persist, prompting carriers to focus on cost optimisation and operational safety.

Vietnam’s inclusion among the top 20 growth hubs in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is expected to accelerate the standardisation of the country’s real estate operations in line with increasingly stringent international requirements.

The Da Nang Venture and Angel Summit 2026 (DAVAS 2026), an international-scale forum connecting startups with global investors, will take place in the central city from May 25 - 27.

The Ministry of Construction has proposed raising advance compensation for passengers affected by flight delays and cancellations by 25% and adding vouchers and airline loyalty points as accepted forms of payment.

Under a new circular, the exchange of greenhouse gas emission quotas and carbon credits is conducted on the domestic carbon credit exchange through the carbon trading system, which is interconnected with the national registration system.

The resolution, issued by the Politburo on May 4, 2025, has been viewed by enterprises as an important driver for innovation, digital transformation and business expansion.

The Global Connect Vietnam France (GCVF) association was officially launched in France on May 16 with the aim of connecting Vietnamese intellectuals, experts and entrepreneurs in France and Europe.

According to organisers, this year’s Vesak Celebrations are designed as an “experiential journey”, blending solemn spiritual ceremonies with public-oriented cultural, artistic and social welfare activities.

A special event entitled 7 Wonders Day with a series of attractions and experiences for both residents and visitors will be held in Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province, on July 7 to honour the elected New 7 Wonders of the World and Nature.

Under the proposal, undergraduate students could receive between 3.7 million VND and 5.5 million VND (140–210 USD) per month while master’s and doctoral students could receive up to 8.4 million VND (318 USD) per month.

Vietnam will host the 21st Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies (AAAP) Animal Science Congress (AAAP 21) from October 28 - 31 in Hanoi.

The figure includes losses of 6.7 billion VND in Cao Bang province and 3.5 billion VND in Dak Lak province, while Quang Ninh and Thanh Hoa provinces have yet to report estimated damages.

The Royal Thai Navy's vessel HTMS Prachuap Khiri Khan arrived at Nha Rong - Khanh Hoi International Port in Ho Chi Minh City on May 18, beginning a friendship visit to the southern largest city until May 23.

The Ministry of Health has intensified monitoring measures following the WHO declaration that epidemic of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo strain in Congo and Uganda constitutes a public health emergency of international concern.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has approved a new list of 70 high technologies prioritised for investment and development, alongside a catalogue of high-tech products eligible for development incentives.

As Vietnam targets double-digit GDP growth in the 2026-2030 period, the energy sector is facing a dual challenge of ensuring energy security while fulfilling the country’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.​

Vietnam’s tourism industry is entering a new growth era, supercharged by an unprecedented wave of resolutions and strategic directives from the Party Central Committee, Politburo, Government and Prime minister.