Professor Pham Van Hung, a scientist who has been listed among the world’s top 100,000 most influential researchers for many years, has been appointed vice rector of the International University under Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City.

Consumers are advised to stop using affected HiPP jars as officials launch a nationwide review following an international safety alert.

Do Thanh Trung, Deputy Secretary of the Hai Phong Party Committee, has been elected chairman of the municipal People’s Committee for the 2026-2031 term.

President Ho Chi Minh’s vision of unity among all ethnic groups continues to shape Vietnam’s development strategy in a rapidly changing era.

Police in Dong Nai province have coordinated with relevant agencies to deport 47 foreign nationals for violating residency regulations in Vietnam.

Hanoi is steadily rolling out hundreds of electric buses, raising the proportion of green-energy vehicles in its public transport network to over 40 percent.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has urged urgent measures to prevent the possible entry of a new strain of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) virus, known as serotype SAT1, into Vietnam.

Below are five suggested destinations in southern Vietnam for the April 30 - May 1 holiday. Travelers can immerse themselves in nature and enjoy unique experiences with local communities.

A surge in ultra-low-cost televisions priced at around VND3 million (US$120) is reshaping the consumer electronics segment, even as broader market dynamics reveal persistent price rigidity despite falling fuel costs.

Over the next 10 days, northern and central Vietnam are expected to experience rapidly shifting weather patterns, alternating between thunderstorms and localised heat, while the southern region continues to endure prolonged sunshine.

Police in Quang Tri province have uncovered and dismantled a group operating under the name “God the Mother Church,” involving around 50 participants.

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.

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

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 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.

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 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.

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 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 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.

The Vietnamese Students’ Association in the Republic of Korea (VSAK) packed Ewha Womans University in Seoul on April 19 with nearly 500 Vietnamese students hunting for jobs in the country.