HCM City is experiencing land subsidence at an average rate of 2cm per year, with some densely built areas sinking by as much as 5-7cm annually. Over the past two decades, parts of the city have subsided by 0.5-0.7 meters.

One year after organisational consolidation, the Ministry of Science and Technology is steadily shifting from administrative management to a development-facilitating governance model.

After a sluggish Lunar New Year period, Vietnam’s auto market roared back in March, with sales jumping sharply across major brands.

A National Assembly deputy from Quang Tri has raised concerns that Vietnam’s planning process is being undermined by excessive administrative procedures, arguing that plans lose their practical value if they cannot be implemented directly.

As growth across East Asia and the Pacific slows amid mounting global uncertainty, Vietnam continues to stand out for its ability to adapt and turn challenges into opportunities for reform, according to the World Bank.

Public investment disbursement nationwide was estimated at 110 trillion VND (4.23 billion USD) as of the late March, or 11% of the Government-assigned capital plan, the Finance Ministry told its quarterly press briefing in Hanoi on April 9.

A policy dialogue with Korean auto parts manufacturers took place at the Vietnam Exposition Centre in Hanoi’s outlying Dong Anh Commune on April 9, focusing on stronger supply chain ties and investment in the automotive industry.

Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Phnom Penh on April 10, within the framework of his official visit to Cambodia.

Da Nang International Airport on April 10 launched a dedicated priority lane for passengers using biometric identification, marking a significant step forward in digital transformation in the aviation sector.

A Vietnamese Embassy delegation led by Ambassador Hoang Sy Cuong paid a courtesy visit to former South African President Thabo Mbeki and met with his foundation in Johannesburg on April 8

The new Vietnamese workers will undergo initial training on human rights protection and compliance with the Korean law before being assigned to farms across the county.

The People’s Committee of Can Tho city on April 10 held a working session with Japan’s Kansai Electric Power Group and AEONMALL Vietnam Co., Ltd. to discuss a clean energy project planned for AEON MALL Can Tho.

Party General Secretary To Lam, on behalf of the Party Central Committee, has signed Regulation No. 19-QD/TW on political and ideological work within the Party.

In a letter dated April 10 for Chol Chnam Thmay, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups form a unified nation, with the Khmer community as an integral part.

Police in Bac Ninh Province have launched a criminal case over violations in natural resource exploitation at Luc Son Commune, involving Thanh Nam Real Estate Company.

The city unveils plans for synchronized high- and low-altitude fireworks alongside major cultural events on April 30.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs has confirmed that upcoming public holidays, including the Hung Kings Commemoration Day and the April 30 - May 1 period, will follow existing regulations under the 2019 Labor Code.

Police in Khanh Hoa have arrested three South Korean nationals listed on Interpol red notices after discovering them hiding in a rented apartment in Nha Trang.

Deputy Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Y Thong extended warm wishes for health, prosperity and unity to Khmer monks and residents during a visit to Ca Mau, marking the upcoming Chôl Chnăm Thmây festival.

A unique “Light Garden” exhibition at the Temple of Literature brings together traditional Vietnamese crafts and modern light art in an immersive cultural experience.

Vietnam’s futsal team suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat to Indonesia in the semi-finals of the 2026 Southeast Asian futsal championship, missing out on a place in the final despite a determined performance.

A former leader of Vietnam Rubber Group receives 14 years in prison over illegal transfer of valuable state-owned land.

Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Nguyen Dinh Khang has emphasized that revising the Law on Belief and Religion is essential to better guarantee freedom of belief and religion while reinforcing national and religious unity.

Samsung is showing signs of a strong comeback in mobile chip development, with early benchmarks of the Exynos 2700 suggesting steady progress ahead of the expected launch of the Galaxy S27.

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.