Tan Son Nhat International Airport is expected to handle around 750 flights and up to 125,000 passengers per day during the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day and the National Reunification Day (April 30)-International Day holidays.

Disaster prevention and response and humanitarian operations in Vietnam generated over 1.23 trillion VND (46.8 million USD) in 2025, assisting more than 513,000 people affected by natural hazards.

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.

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 Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) aims to mobilise at least 500 billion VND (nearly 19 million USD) for nationwide humanitarian activities during Humanitarian Month 2026, heard a press briefing in Hanoi on April 23.

The Ho Chi Minh City Civil Judgment Enforcement Department has announced plans to select an auction organization to sell three luxury cars linked to convict Truong My Lan, 70, chairwoman of Van Thinh Phat Group, along with related companies.

Emergency forces spent nearly three hours freeing a foreign tourist stuck in a confined space after a fall.

At Vinh Quang Prison, the journey of rehabilitation is not defined by rigid discipline alone. It is also shaped by compassion.

In addition to women who give birth to two children before the age of 35, Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has proposed expanding financial support to two additional groups, with a minimum payment of VND2 million (US$80) per childbirth.

During construction work along the Van River in Ninh Binh, authorities have uncovered three large ancient wooden stakes believed to be part of a defensive formation dating back to the Tran Dynasty.

Travel demand is expected to surge during the upcoming holidays, prompting transport operators to boost capacity and ensure smooth services.

The VN Civil Aviation Authority has announced an increase in slot coordination parameters at Tan Son Nhat Airport in HCMC to meet rising passenger demand during the national reunification celebration (April 30) and the Labour Day (May 1) holidays.

Vocational training inside prison walls is helping inmates rebuild confidence and prepare for life beyond incarceration.

A government inspection reveals serious gaps in planning and execution, leaving critical housing needs unmet in the capital.

The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) Central Committee held a hybrid conference on April 21 to review the Youth Month 2026, highlighting encouraging results in youth activities nationwide.

Glenn Mathews, an Australian citizen living in Canberra and the son of an Australian veteran who served during the war in Vietnam, on April 20 visited the Embassy of Vietnam in Australia to return the diary of Vietnamese martyr Vo Van Cong.

Even within a strictly disciplined environment, spiritual needs persist. Ensuring the right to freedom of belief and religion is not only a matter of policy, but also a vital support that helps inmates regain balance and move toward positive change.

Digital transformation is accelerating the expansion and appeal of Hanoi’s metro system, positioning urban rail as a key pillar of sustainable transport amid mounting congestion and pollution pressures.