Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on May 2 morning hosted an official welcome ceremony for Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, who is on an official visit to Vietnam.

Hanoi is accelerating plans to expand its high-quality school system while tightening output benchmarks, aiming to build a genuinely high-performing network capable of spearheading wider education reform.

Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the UN, has expressed deep sympathy over the challenges Cuba is facing.

After merging with Ha Nam and Nam Dinh, the northern province of Ninh Binh is going all in on sporting events to boost tourism, refresh its image as a must-visit destination, and give its economy a strong boost.

Facing a tight five-year deadline for the Ninh Thuan 1 and 2 nuclear power projects, Khanh Hoa province is stepping up efforts to accelerate key tasks, aiming to complete compensation and site clearance for both plants in the second quarter of 2026.

The house of Lumban Sianipar, former Indonesian Defence Attaché in Vietnam, unfolds as a cultural journey through Vietnam, with walls adorned with mother-of-pearl inlay works, eggshell art, lacquer and oil paintings.

VN Maritime Commercial JSB said it stops processing instant 24/7 transfers for transactions above VND500 million ($20,000) from May 1, shifting such payments to standard processing that take at least four hours or until the next working day.

Vietnamese booths are drawing large numbers of visitors at the Paris Fair (Foire de Paris) – one of Europe’s largest trade fairs, which opened on April 30 in the French capital.

Vietnam called on the US to provide an objective and balanced assessment of Vietnam’s efforts and achievements in intellectual property (IP) protection, said Spokesperson of Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on May 1.

Vietnam has expressed deep concern over escalating tensions at multiple flashpoints in the Middle East and reiterated support for a two-state solution for Palestine.

Ho Chi Minh City is emerging as an attractive destination for French investors, particularly in infrastructure, sustainable urban development and green transition.

Many organisations and individuals in Ninh Binh province have joined hands to prepare free meals for patients and their relatives undergoing long-term treatment at Nam Dinh General Hospital in Thien Truong ward.

A large-scale cultural exhibition spotlighting the heritage and transformation of Vietnam’s highland regions will be held in Son La province from May 8–10.

Electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly gaining ground in Singapore, accounting for the majority of new car registrations for the first time, according to official data.

The State Bank of Vietnam is drafting a new circular to revise foreign exchange management regulations for FDI into Vietnam, in order to align the framework with recent changes in investment law and evolving market practices.

Vietnam is expected to mobilise nearly 970 trillion VND (37 billion USD) this year, almost 20% higher than the level set in last year’s public borrowing and debt repayment plan, as the Government moves to balance financing needs with debt safety.

A survey, released on April 23, showed that while household businesses remain numerous, they are operating on thin profit margins and adopting a largely defensive stance.

There are businesses that fail not because of losses, but because of a long wait for a signature or a seal.

Enterprises that borrow gold from the public are not prohibited from doing so by regulations, but both borrowers and lenders are cautious about the risks.

The rule about pickup trucks in Hanoi could be decided within days, potentially allowing them to be treated like passenger cars in traffic. Many owners hope long-standing restrictions will be lifted.

After obtaining three master’s degrees at leading universities worldwide, Nguyen Dang Dao is now pursuing a PhD at Singapore’s top university, the National University of Singapore.

Culture has long been described as the spiritual foundation of society, an internal strength, and a driver of development; yet for that idea to truly take root in everyday life, it must be translated into concrete, visible, and tangible policies.

The 2026–2035 period is widely seen as a critical window. If leveraged effectively, Vietnam can upgrade its economic structure and move deeper into global value chains; if not, it risks losing competitiveness and market share.

Vietnam has surpassed its social housing construction target by 44%, according to the Ministry of Construction, reflecting strong initial progress in implementing the Government’s housing development agenda for the 2026–2030 period.

Electronics imports have surged in early 2026, signaling strong investment momentum to expand manufacturing capacity in response to rising global demand and a swelling pipeline of orders flowing into Vietnam.