Vietnam U17 squad finalized ahead of Southeast Asia showdown

Head coach Cristiano Roland has named a 26-player squad for the AFF U17 Championship 2026, set to take place in Indonesia, with the clear objective of competing for the title.

When smartphones transform livelihoods in Vietnam’s highlands

From selling chickens to promoting tourism, ethnic minority communities are using digital tools to reshape livelihoods in remote areas.

Khmer communities welcome brighter Chôl Chnăm Thmây season

Improved livelihoods and sustained policy support are bringing renewed optimism to Khmer communities across southern Vietnam ahead of their traditional New Year.

House fire in Gia Lai claims four lives in same family

A house fire in Gia Lai has claimed the lives of four members of the same family, local authorities confirmed on the afternoon of April 10.

Former Phuc Yen vice chairman arrested in expanding criminal probe

Police in Phu Tho Province have arrested Hoang Trong Loi, 56, a former vice chairman of Phuc Yen City, as part of an ongoing investigation into criminal groups operating under the guise of businesses.

Prime Minister defines responsibilities for cabinet leadership

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has signed Decision No. 666 outlining the assignment of responsibilities for the prime minister and six deputy prime ministers.

Iranian Embassy provides update on Vietnamese citizens in Tehran

Iran’s chargé d’affaires in Vietnam, Mohammad Mirali Mohammadi, said the country’s government is working closely with the Vietnamese Embassy in Tehran to ensure the safety of Vietnamese citizens.

Vietnam must foster more powerful private conglomerates

Speaking at a group discussion session on April 10, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man emphasized that fostering more large private conglomerates is essential for Vietnam to achieve double-digit economic growth in 2026 and the years ahead.

Elderly tourists lead spending surge at Hanoi travel expo

The Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) is drawing large crowds as visitors flock to take advantage of a wave of deep travel promotions.

Vietnam deepens parliamentary diplomacy through key Europe trip

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s visit to Turkey and Italy carries strategic weight for both bilateral and multilateral ties.

Vietnam boosts fuel reserves to 26 days amid global volatility

Vietnam has increased its fuel reserves from 15 to approximately 26 days as part of efforts to enhance energy security amid global uncertainties, according to Le Manh Hung, Minister of Industry and Trade.

Global crypto giant OKX backs Vietnamese exchange CAEX

Global cryptocurrency platform OKX has announced a strategic investment in Vietnam Prosperity Digital Asset Exchange Joint Stock Company (CAEX), marking a significant step into Vietnam’s emerging digital asset market.

Vietnam to reorganize schools, hospitals and media system

A government action plan details how education, healthcare and public units will be restructured for efficiency.

HCMC probes suspected mass food poisoning at primary school

Health authorities in Ho Chi Minh City are urgently investigating a suspected food poisoning incident involving 148 students from Binh Quoi Tay Primary School in Binh Quoi Ward.

Vietnam and Laos reaffirm special ties in high-level meetings in Vientiane

During an official visit to Laos, Politburo member and Standing member of the Party Secretariat Tran Cam Tu held talks with Lao Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith.

Vietnam sees ample opportunities in AI-powered economy

Artificial intelligence (AI) is far more than a new technology, emerging as a foundational production infrastructure and an emerging economy, unlocking massive upside for Vietnam.

Pickup truck buyers unhappy as most models are reclassified as trucks

The reclassification of pickup trucks as trucks under Circular 53/2024/TT-BGTVT, which has led to restrictions on entering inner-city areas, is affecting both new and used pickup markets.

PM warns against ‘overheating’ growth at the cost of stability

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung stressed that economic growth must go hand in hand with macroeconomic stability, rejecting any trade-off for short-term gains.

Da Nang commune pioneers nationwide free textbook policy

A commune in Da Nang has rolled out a policy to provide free textbooks to all students, becoming the first locality in Vietnam to implement such an initiative and significantly reducing costs for parents.

Le Ngoc Chau takes top Party role in Hai Phong

Le Ngoc Chau, Chairman of the Hai Phong People’s Committee, has been officially approved as Party Secretary of the Hai Phong Party Committee.

Seafood exports up 8% in Q1

Vietnam’s seafood exports posted steady growth in the first quarter of 2026, reaching an estimated 2.64 billion USD, up nearly 8% year-on-year, supported largely by strong demand from China despite mixed performance across major markets.

Tourism in the highlands focuses on indigenous cultures’ ‘daily rhythms’

In highland villages, residents have not had to abandon their fields to develop tourism, instead, they have introduced their daily rhythms, livelihoods, and indigenous culture.

Cross-border e-commerce potential remains largely untapped

Vietnam’s cross-border e-commerce sector is expanding rapidly but still represents a small fraction of the country’s total trade, highlighting untapped potential for export growth, experts say.

HCM City couple saves for 7 years to backpack through 14 countries

Initially planning a 6-month overland journey, Pham Kien, 36, a native of HCMC, and his wife Nguyen Thi Nhu Ngoc, 36, originally from Lam Dong, have been on the road for nine months.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 aims to outpace rivals in 2026

A fresh leak about the Galaxy Z Fold 8 suggests Samsung may have a strong answer ready for intensifying competition in the foldable smartphone market.