The Ministry of Construction must accelerate ongoing tasks while proposing ways to meet the political imperative of launching the North–South high-speed railway with optimal efficiency, said Deputy PM Pham Gia Tuc.

The 6th Cham Ethnic Culture Festival will be held from June 26–28 in Khanh Hoa, bringing together delegations from seven localities with significant Cham populations, namely Khanh Hoa, Gia Lai, Lam Dong, Tay Ninh, An Giang, Dak Lak and HCM City.

Apple is reportedly preparing a completely new “signature” color for the iPhone 18 Pro Max, blending burgundy red, coffee brown and deep purple - a direction unlike anything users have seen before.

The lottery sector generates substantial revenue, yet street lottery vendors still struggle to make a living.

Heritage can only become a true “living asset” when it generates economic value while being properly preserved.

Australia has officially announced its import requirements for Vietnamese pomelos, marking the conclusion of a lengthy technical negotiation process and opening up significant opportunities for one of Vietnam’s key fruit exports.

Newly appointed Finance Minister Ngo Van Tuan faces significant pressure to both drive high economic growth and maintain macroeconomic stability. Public investment and tax policy have been identified as key bottlenecks that need to be addressed.

From July, gasoline motorbikes may be restricted during peak periods in Hoan Kiem under a new emissions plan.

Vietnam is rapidly emerging as a favourite destination among Australian travellers, with its growing appeal reflected in global travel trends and search data.

Head coach Cristiano Roland has called on U17 Vietnam to maintain the highest level of focus as they prepare for the final against U17 Malaysia at the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 Championship.

Convenience stores, mini supermarket chains and small to medium-sized supermarkets are seeing strong growth amid shifting consumer trends as retailers race to bring shopping closer to home in a rapidly expanding modern retail market.

Apple’s long-rumored foldable iPhone, often referred to as the iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra, has revealed its first notable “red flag”, raising concerns that the company may be focusing on the wrong priorities.

Green transition, compliance with ESG standards, and Halal certification are the “passports” enabling Vietnamese businesses to achieve sustainable exports to the Malaysian market, as well as other Muslim-majority countries.

Ho Chi Minh City’s economy showed encouraging signs in the first quarter of 2026, with gross regional domestic product (GRDP) estimated to expand by 8.27% year-on-year – the strongest performance in more than five years.

In late April, Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang is draped in a soft purple hue as thàn mát flowers burst into bloom, lining the winding road to Ban Co Peak and drawing crowds of visitors eager to admire and capture the scene.

VN has been actively rolling out a range of coordinated measures to ensure national energy security and prevent fuel shortages for production, business activities, and daily consumption, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Japan is ready to take citizen protection measures following warnings of potential earthquakes and tsunamis, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said at a regular press briefing on April 23.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on April 23 suggested Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) coordinate in implementing measures aimed at lifting bilateral trade to 150 billion USD in a more balanced manner by 2030.

The Korean First Lady expressed her appreciation for the traditional Vietnamese 'ao dai' presented by Madame Ly, describing it as a graceful symbol of Vietnamese femininity and a fitting attire for cultural diplomacy engagements.

First Lady of the Republic of Korea Kim Hea Kyung attended the Korea Culture and Tourism Festival 2026 with a wide range of vibrant activities in Hanoi on April 23, as part of President Lee Jae Myung’s state visit to Vietnam.

VN has been actively rolling out a range of coordinated measures to ensure national energy security and prevent fuel shortages for production, business activities, and daily consumption, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said.

The VND300 billion project aims to honor maritime sovereignty and deepen public understanding of Vietnam’s island heritage.

At Vinh Quang Prison, the journey of rehabilitation is not defined by rigid discipline alone. It is also shaped by compassion.

Vietnam’s mobile gaming industry achieved a new milestone in 2025, recording 4.9 billion downloads and ranking second globally, behind China’s 5.3 billion.

The National Assembly (NA) on April 23 passed the revised Capital Law, introducing a range of special mechanisms and policies to enhance governance and development in Hanoi.