Vietnam has surpassed its social housing construction target by 44%, according to the Ministry of Construction, reflecting strong initial progress in implementing the Government’s housing development agenda for the 2026–2030 period.

Electronics imports have surged in early 2026, signaling strong investment momentum to expand manufacturing capacity in response to rising global demand and a swelling pipeline of orders flowing into Vietnam.

In recent years, Vietnamese dishes have gained wider global recognition through travellers and international rankings.

A stronger, more brand-driven growth strategy is expected to help Vietnamese enterprises enhance their value and competitiveness in global markets, as the national brand continues to gain momentum in recent years.

The base salary for public employees is set to increase to 2.53 million VND (96 USD) per month from July 1, 2026.

The rapid institutionalisation of Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW has reignited the desire to create wealth, encouraged new business formation and positively impacted market entry and business activity.

An Giang province aims to complete 21 key infrastructure projects for the APEC 2027 summit in Phu Quoc special zone three to six months ahead of schedule, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Ho Van Mung said.

With clear strategies, market-driven demand and applied research, Vietnam is well-positioned to realise its goal of becoming a global hub for high-value aquatic product processing by 2045.

To meet the ambitious targets for 2026 and the entire term, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung endorsed the key priorities identified by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE), urging the sector to pursue them with maximum determination.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued Decision No. 942/QD-BVHTTDL, dated April 24, 2026, on the plan to implement the communications strategy to promote Vietnam's global image for 2026–2030, with a vision to 2045.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung urged the Ministry of Construction to urgently finalise and implement action plans aligned with national strategies, assigning clear responsibilities, timelines, and measurable outcomes to relevant units.

Vietnam transferred one set of remains believed to belong to a US serviceman missing in action (MIA) during the war at the 172nd repatriation ceremony held in central Da Nang city on April 29.

The Vietnamese trade-investment delegation is scheduled to visit Osaka and Tokyo from June 27 to July 3, 2026.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on April 29 met and congratulated Vietnam’s national U17 men’s football team after they secured the gold medal at the 2026 ASEAN U-17 Boys' Championship in Indonesia.

An archival photo exhibition is being held at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long to commemorate the 51st anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975–2026).

Entering a new phase of development, Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating its transition toward a growth model driven by science and technology, innovation, and high-quality human resources.

As Hanoi is pursuing rapid, sustainable growth and deeper global integration, the Politburo’s Resolution 79-NQ/TW, issued on January 6, 2026, has laid out a new strategic direction for the state economic sector.

With coordinated efforts, Ho Chi Minh City is steadily shaping a modern cultural ecosystem.

Recognising that ambitious local growth targets require real, actionable support, Khanh Hoa has engaged with local firms to explore practical ways to drive their development.

The Government has raised the tax-exempt revenue threshold for household businesses to 1 billion VND (38,000 USD) per year, from the current 500 million USD, to support small businesses, according to a newly-issued policy.

Vietnam has been exerting efforts in protecting and promoting human rights, which could be seen in its commitments made as a member of the UNHRC for 2026–2028 and achievements during the previous two terms serving in this role.

The upcoming official visit to VN by Japanese PM Takaichi Sanae is expected to further deepen bilateral ties, shape new key pillars of cooperation and open up fresh avenues for collaboration.

During the recent handover ceremony of the 37km-long Abyei – Agok road, hundreds of local residents lined both sides, waving to members of Vietnam's Engineering Unit Rotation 4.

Vietnam chaired a roundtable discussion at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York on April 29, on the occasion of the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have been named among the world’s top 100 most attractive cities for walking exploration in 2026, according to a rankings recently released by travel platform GuruWalk.