The Vietnam News Agency (VNA)’s Publishing House on April 24 launched the bilingual photo book “The Nation's Festival – the Elections of Deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at All Levels for the 2026–2031 tenure.”

The resolution also sets a target for Vietnam to become, by 2030, a developing country with modern industry and upper-middle income status, ranking among the world’s 30 largest economies by GDP.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man said that after 12 days of active and urgent work marked by a spirit of innovation and scientific thought, the first session of the 16th-tenure National Assembly (NA) has officially concluded.

General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse hosted a special friendship program at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel on April 24, marking the ongoing State visit to VN by President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea and his spouse.

Lawmakers on the morning of April 24 voted to adopt the legislature’s resolutions on the development of Vietnamese culture and on piloting the public lawyer mechanism.

Lawmakers approved a resolution on the ratification of the state budget settlement in 2024, and a law on amendments and supplements to four tax-related laws at their sitting on April 24.

Medical examinations and treatments via medical tourism promise to bring billions of dollars in value to Vietnam. Localities have already begun tapping into this high-potential market.

The Ministry of Public Security is proposing a significant upgrade to the country’s traffic monitoring system, with artificial intelligence at its core, capable of detecting a wide range of violations that previously relied heavily on manual review.

A new VCCI survey reveals that the majority of household businesses earn only marginal profits, with little room for growth or resilience.

Hanoi will begin testing a low-emission zone in Hoan Kiem from July 1, with designated parking areas aimed at easing the shift away from high-emission vehicles.

Although the number of Vietnamese universities featured in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings has increased compared to last year, most institutions have slipped in position.

Vietnam’s National Assembly on the morning of April 24 approved a resolution outlining its supervision program for 2027, placing major infrastructure projects, including Long Thanh International Airport, under close legislative oversight.

Vietnam has officially adjusted its electricity peak-hour framework, concentrating the highest-demand period in the evening from 5:30pm to 10:30pm, as power consumption continues to surge nationwide.

Vietnamese businesses are calling for a shift from trade ties to joint development of AI, semiconductors and cybersecurity with South Korea.

On the morning of April 24, the National Assembly passed a resolution on the socio-economic development plan for the 2026-2031 period.

Waste occurs not only in misdirected spending, but also in projects that drag on for years without completion and policies that fail to take effect.

Vietnam’s National Assembly on April 23 officially passed the amended Law on Belief and Religion, marking the first time a legal framework has been established to govern religious and belief-related activities in cyberspace.

A proposed policy would extend financial support for prenatal and newborn screening to all families nationwide.

The Chairman of the Hai Phong People’s Committee has approved a decision designating areas where mineral activities are either prohibited or temporarily banned across the eastern part of the city.

A fresh wave of cold air is bringing widespread rain and storms, with two more spells expected before the end of April.

Coach Mano Polking has officially extended his contract with CAHN (Hanoi Police FC), committing to the Hanoi-based club until 2028 as both sides look to build on recent success.

Hanoi Police have been directed to urgently roll out key projects, including AI-powered camera systems, accelerated integration of surveillance networks, and pilot deployment of UAVs to monitor urban order.

Hanoi will waive fares for buses and metro services for seven days, aiming to encourage public transport use during major holidays.

The Government Inspectorate has transferred the dossier related to the Van Khe Urban Area expansion project (Usilk City), developed by Song Da Thang Long JSC, to the Ministry of Public Security for investigation.

On the morning of April 24, with 478 out of 487 delegates present voting in favor, the National Assembly passed a resolution establishing Dong Nai City. The resolution will take effect on April 30.