Vietnam’s power sector and relevant authorities are preparing multiple scenarios to respond to possible electricity shortages during the 2026 dry season, amid rising electricity demand and uncertainties in the global energy market.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Ireland Pham Toan Thang’s recent working visit to Cork highlighted efforts to strengthen institutional foundations and expand Vietnam-Ireland cooperation in trade, education, technology and people-to-people exchanges.

A Vietnamese delegation recently held a working session with the management board of the Colombo Port City to explore the smart port city model.

Deposit interest rates have continued to cool, with 42 banks cutting rates by 0.1-0.5 percentage points since the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Governor met commercial banks in early April 2026.

Under the theme “Solidarity – Democracy – Innovation – Creativity – Development”, the 11th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) for the 2026–2031 tenure is taking place from May 11 to 13 at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi.

The Coast Guard Region 2 Command on May 10 successfully carried out an emergency rescue operation for a fishing vessel carrying 57 fishermen after it was severely damaged in a collision with an unidentified cargo ship in waters near Truong Sa.

The People’s Committee of Dien Bien, in coordination with Sun Group, held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Dien Bien Phu cultural-historical tourism and cable car complex project in Muong Phang commune on May 10.

The 16th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee convened its second session on May 11, following the success of the first sitting of the 16th legislature.

The Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security will roll out nationwide the Pre-arrival Information (PAI) system, an online platform allowing international passengers to submit travel-related information before entering Vietnam.

Traveling nearly 10,000km to visit her daughter-in-law Quynh Anh in Vietnam, an 80-year-old woman received a gold gift from Anh’s aunt.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) is considering removing the manufacturing, assembly and importation of automobiles from the list of conditional business fields.

Many students study hard and achieve good academic results but still struggle in the job market after graduation, said Le Anh Tuan, a career and startup advisor.

The Vietnamese wood industry has grown to become a leading global wood processing and export hub, but wood enterprises are falling into a large-scale export trap with increasing risks. Orders are plentiful, but profit margins are being thinned out.

Once considered a “golden goose,” street-front houses are now facing sluggish demand, with leasing difficult and sales challenging. Many properties remain listed for a year, with owners repeatedly cutting prices but still waiting for buyers.

Many apartments are being offered for VND200-300 million less than units of the same size within the same project, but they come with inconveniences that buyers must carefully consider.

Fearing skyrocketing electricity bills during the hot summer months when the highest residential price is VND3,460/kWh, thousands of households are installing rooftop solar systems.

After a period of academic decline, Hai Yen made a strong comeback, completing her program in just 3.5 years, graduating as valedictorian, and securing a PhD scholarship before finishing university.

During a 3-day, 3-night trip from Bac Ninh to Quang Tri, one family with 39 members brought nearly 10 chung cakes, two boiled chickens, more than 20kg of fruit, soft drinks and snacks along the way.

Having been raised and loved by his stepmother for more than 30 years, a man from Hung Yen says her compassion helped him return to the right path after going astray.

With nearly 95 percent of downloads coming from abroad, the Vietnamese gaming industry is asserting its position as a major export-oriented digital economy.

In Hanoi, in Q1 2026, newly launched apartments continued to climb, with average prices reaching VND128 million per sqm, while the secondary market showed signs of price adjustments.

Vietnam’s goal of raising average life expectancy to 75.5 years by 2030 is achievable, but the main challenge lies in the quality of life in old age.

“Dad, I’m going back to the hospital soon. Can you take me to school to see my friends for a while? It’s been so long since I went to class, do they still remember my name?”

Perfect for curious diners, these dishes offer a playful yet authentic take on Vietnam’s most famous noodle soup.

In a new era where competition among nations extends beyond economics and technology to encompass values, identity and soft power, Vietnam is placing culture at the heart of its development strategy.