As Vietnam deepens global integration, adopting productivity criteria is seen as key to helping domestic firms boost competitiveness and meet growing demands for transparency, governance, social responsibility and sustainability

Hue is rolling out a vibrant line-up of cultural, culinary and coastal tourism events this April as part of Hue Festival 2026, organised under a year-round four-season format, with the Summer Festival set to run from April through June.

Viewing cultural industries as a cornerstone of sustainable development, the city is working to establish a comprehensive ecosystem supporting traditional performing arts.

The People’s Committee of Hue city has officially announced the opening of a 3.5-kilometre inland waterway along the Ngu Ha River, set to commence operations on April 10.

A series of cultural and artistic activities highlighting the identities of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups will be held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi’s Doai Phuong commune from April 17–19.

Behind the 70-year anniversary celebration of a couple in their 90s in Hung Yen lies a beautiful childhood romance and a rare golden marriage.

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF)’s destroyer JS Asahi docked at Tien Sa Port on April 2, beginning a four-day goodwill visit to the central city of Da Nang.

Participating businesses unveiled new tour itineraries and bundled service packages, with discounts of up to 50% available for both domestic and outbound tours.

Vietnam has introduced a new set of procedures to tighten control over foreign fishing vessels entering its ports.

All Vietnamese vessels operating in the Middle East remain safe despite disruptions to maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said at a regular press briefing on April 1.

Vietnam welcomes and supports Cuba and the US engaging in dialogue to seek solutions to differences in their bilateral relations, based on respect for independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and fundamental principles of international law.

Vietnam has been stepping up diplomatic efforts to help ensure energy security amid growing global uncertainty, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said at the ministry's regular press briefing on April 2.

For nearly five decades, a modest sidewalk stall in Hanoi has drawn loyal crowds with its unwavering commitment to tradition.

A decade of wandering through Hanoi’s labyrinth of streets has shaped the visual language of photographer Tung Xuan Lam, whose first solo exhibition, Nhan dang goc (Original Identity), is now on display in Ho Chi Minh City.

Growth in the coming period is no longer just about setting ambitious targets. It is about how those targets are pursued - through disciplined, consistent and effective implementation of development principles.

Everyone remembers the legendary names associated with Apple. Yet behind its most celebrated figures stands a group of lesser-known contributors whose work quietly shaped the company’s trajectory.

The new air link enhances connectivity between Vietnam’s island destination and a major Asian travel and financial hub.

A student-led project breathes fresh life into water puppetry, reconnecting tradition with a new generation.

Vietnam is stepping up efforts to complete its national land database after officials revealed that tens of millions of land plots remain without full digital records, underscoring significant gaps in one of the country’s most critical data systems.

Vietnam’s revised law requires proactive measures from digital intermediaries.

An exhibition showcasing 450 photographs and archival materials reflecting the 45-year journey of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha has officially opened, offering a vivid look into its development alongside the nation.

Vietnamese lawmakers have praised the government’s flexible and proactive leadership during a turbulent term, while urging stronger action on food safety, healthcare oversight and environmental protection.

Prosecutors in Hanoi have recommended penalties for 23 defendants in a corruption case linked to Hoang Dan Investment and Construction Co., including a proposed 4–5 year prison sentence for former deputy minister Hoang Van Thang on a bribery charge.

The launch of the National Australia – Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NAVCCI) marks a new step forward in promoting economic, trade and investment ties at the local level between the two countries.

Industrial parks and export processing zones in HCM City secured $772.14 million in investment in the first quarter of 2026, including both newly registered and expanded projects, fulfilling 18.17% of the city’s annual target of $4.25 billion.