Vietnam welcomed 6.76 million international visitors in the first quarter of 2026, marking an increase of more than 12% compared to the same period last year and setting a new record for the first quarter.

Despite geopolitical uncertainties, Vietnam posts strong first-quarter growth, signaling continued economic resilience.

Vietnam’s pepper industry posts robust growth in the first quarter, with rising output and export revenue reinforcing its global position.

The 16th National Assembly has elected six Vice Chairs, including two women - Nguyen Thi Thanh and Nguyen Thi Hong.

Leaders of the parliaments of Laos, China and Cambodia have extended congratulations to Vietnam’s National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man following his re-election.

The National Assembly has elected Nguyen Huu Nghia, a member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Hung Yen Provincial Party Committee, as State Auditor General for the 2026-2031 term.

On the afternoon of April 6, the National Assembly elected nine officials to serve as heads of its committees and agencies.

The National Assembly has elected six new Vice Chairpersons, including Do Van Chien, Nguyen Khac Dinh, Nguyen Thi Thanh, Nguyen Thi Hong, Nguyen Hong Dien, and Nguyen Doan Anh.

On the morning of April 7, with 495 out of 495 deputies voting in favor, the National Assembly passed a resolution electing General Secretary To Lam as State President for the 2026-2031 term.

The green transition in transportation is not just about encouraging the use of electric vehicles (EVs).

Great-power competition is reshaping the global economy toward fragmentation and higher risk. In this context, Vietnamese businesses need to strengthen internal capacity, manage risks, and upgrade their position in the value chain.

Madame Ton Nu Thi Ninh, who has 40 years of experience in foreign affairs, believes that young people need to be confident, creative, and united because they hold the future of the country.

From a lean team of just 10 engineers operating hundreds of servers with massive data volume, the journey behind Viettel’s data and AI platforms was defined by constant experimentation, on-the-job learning, and relentless optimization.

Candid photos capturing an attractive lecturer while teaching in class have recently gone viral on social media, drawing thousands of interactions in a short time.

As the foldable smartphone market grows more competitive by the day, the strategy of Samsung for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 is set to face its first real test.

Andy Soloman, a British photographer, has spent the years from 2022 to 2025 traveling across Vietnam in search of people he once photographed more than three decades ago.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed extending the application of a zero percent preferential import tax on certain fuel products in a bid to stabilize supply amid continued volatility in the global energy market.

Ho Chi Minh City is moving to clean its air with stricter emission controls, including low-emission zones and a full roadmap to regulate all vehicles.

The yellow jersey changed hands once again after stage 4 of the Ho Chi Minh City Television Cycling Cup 2026, as riders battled over a 114km route from Hanoi to Thanh Hoa in a race marked by relentless attacks and a dramatic finale.

Thousands of residents and visitors gathered at the scenic Ngu Hanh Son site in Da Nang to attend the 2026 Quan The Am Festival.

Vietnam’s national team have received a timely boost ahead of the AFC Asian Cup 2027, with the Vietnam Football Federation confirming a contract extension for goalkeeper coach Lee Woon Jae until 2027.

Vietnam has officially launched a major initiative to identify and elevate homegrown artificial intelligence innovations, offering a top prize of US$1 million for the most impactful solution developed and mastered by Vietnamese talent.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Mr. Tran Cam Tu, Permanent Member of the Party Secretariat, will pay official visits to Laos and Cambodia from April 9 to 10.

A large-scale community health screening program in HCM City has revealed a striking reality: a significant proportion of residents are living with undetected health issues, underscoring the critical role of early diagnosis in modern healthcare.

Vietnamese authorities are stepping up enforcement measures to combat illegal fuel collection and cross-border transport, as domestic prices remain lower than in neighboring countries, creating opportunities for illicit profit.