The central city of Hue has awarded the title of “Honorary Citizen of Hue” to a Republic of Korea (RoK) national in recognition of his significant contributions to local development over the past 15 years.

The Vung Ang II Thermal Power Plant was officially inaugurated on April 18 at the Vung Ang Economic Zone in Ha Tinh, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Vietnam’s energy security and supporting regional economic growth.

The HCM City People’s Council approved a resolution on the investment policy for a central city square and administrative centre project, with a total estimated cost of about 29.59 trillion VND ($1.13 billion), during its second session on April 18.

The Canada-Vietnam Cultural and Educational Council (CVCEC) has launched the Viet Youth Readiness Hub, inaugurated a community Vietnamese language class for children, and introduced a Vietnamese book collection in Canada.

Hanoi’s tourism sector is expecting a sharp rise in holiday revenue as it rolls out a clearer growth strategy focused not just on visitor numbers but on the “depth of value”.

The finance ministry is seeking to make tax thresholds more flexible for household businesses and introduce a tax-free revenue level for small firms, in a move aimed at adapting to economic pressures and supporting growth.

Vietnam will, for the first time, participate in the 61st Venice Art Biennale with its own exhibition space, scheduled to run from May to November in Venice, according to the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition.

FDI capital in Vietnam is expected to continue growing positively, potentially reaching $38-40 billion annually during the next five years, honorary chairman of the Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises Associate Professor Dr Nguyen Mai said.

National branding is emerging as a strategic tool to enhance the country’s global standing, helping businesses shift from contract manufacturing to innovation-driven growth and sustainable value creation, according to a trade official.

Vietnam’s market regulators have sanctioned leading petroleum distributors after uncovering breaches in minimum stockpile requirements.

The government has formally proposed institutionalizing the Politburo’s directive to designate November 24 each year as “Vietnam Culture Day”, granting workers a fully paid day off.

The requirement for “lifelong learning” raised by General Secretary To Lam in the article “Youth and the Country’s Future” noted that people who stop learning will place themselves outside the flow of change.

Facing an urgent situation, in early 2011, the Government convened an unprecedented meeting with leaders of all localities and ministries and sectors to find strategies to stabilize the economy.

Under current regulations, most pickup trucks are classified as trucks and are restricted from circulating in the central areas of Hanoi.

Information regarding soaring interest rates has caused homebuyers to feel anxious and hesitant about their housing decisions. However, according to experts, these high rates typically apply only to overdue loans or high-risk profiles.

Facing a major life crisis, the beautiful Hue girl remained steadfast in her love and choice.

Vietnam’s success in reducing poverty highlights deeper issues as hardship becomes concentrated in specific regions and populations.

The hottest topic of discussion among parents these days is the case of nearly 300 tons of diseased pork being funneled into markets and school kitchens.

Many traditional rituals and festivals are gradually disappearing, while the number of artisans continues to decline, according to Dinh Van Tuan, Vice Chairman of the Lam Dong Provincial People’s Committee.

Vietnam’s tourism sector is maintaining a stable number of international arrivals, but is also, for the first time, welcoming charter flights carrying European tourists during the summer.

In a small An Giang commune, a young woman’s daily routine of care has slowly turned despair into fragile hope for her paralyzed husband.

VNG Corporation is considered a Vietnamese tech unicorn whose revenue has risen from VND7.6 trillion to nearly VND11 trillion in recent years, yet it has recorded persistent losses.

A sprawling family of nearly 100 members in Quang Ninh has become known for something increasingly rare - a deep, enduring harmony rooted in the teachings of its 90-year-old patriarch, Vu Van Hai.

On the morning of April 19, a delegation from the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, led by Deputy Minister Nguyen Hai Trung, visited Thanh Long Pagoda in Hung Yen to offer incense and pay tribute to the late Venerable Thich Thanh Duc.

A National Assembly deputy from Quang Tri said that too many complicated procedures without much practical value are imposed during planning activities, affecting implementation.