The European Commission (EC) has delayed its fifth inspection of Vietnam's efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing to the end of 2025, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE).

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung on May 4 chaired a meeting with leaders of ministries, sectors, and the southern province of Kien Giang regarding projects to support the organisation of the APEC Economic Leaders' Week 2027 in Phu Quoc city.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that reforming state governance and perfecting the political system must be carried out thoroughly, decisively, and without compromise.

Vietnam joins Japan and South Korea in Pot 1 for the 2026 U23 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Hoa Phat Group is confident that the cost of its domestically produced steel rails for Vietnam’s future high-speed railway will be highly competitive. CEO Nguyen Viet Thang insists: “We never commit to a loss-making project.”

After more than a decade of delays, Vietnam’s new trading platform KRX promises increased liquidity and market upgrade readiness.

From under-display Face ID to pro-level cameras, iPhone 18 could change the game in 2026.

Vietnam proposes to replace capital punishment with life sentences for certain non-violent crimes.

Ly Hai’s action-comedy takes the lead, while Victor Vu’s thriller closes the gap in major cities.

Major provinces downsize administrative units, giving rise to some of the country’s largest wards.

ROKS Kang Gam Chan begins a goodwill visit aimed at deepening Vietnam-South Korea naval relations.

Vietnam’s National Assembly opens a historic session focused on constitutional reform and merging provinces to streamline governance.

The exhibition features a dome made from do (poonah paper), a traditional Vietnamese material, combined with recycled plastic and steel to create a space that is both soft and strong, symbolising the harmony between nature, humanity and technology.

The Da Nang Free Trade Zone, which will cover more than 2,300ha with key function sites for manufacturing, a logistics centre and trade and services, would need an investment of 40 trillion VNA (1.6 billion USD).

The NA's 9th session holds particular importance as it is aimed at promptly institutionalising the policies and conclusions of the Party Central Committee and its Politburo and Secretariat.

The two leaders agreed to further strengthen trust and cohesion between the two countries and their ruling parties.

In reality, demand for industrial land and ready-built factories in Vietnam remains high. In 2024, the national average occupancy rate in industrial parks stood at 86%.

Vietnam's tra fish exports continued its strong recovery in March, reaching 182 million USD, up 21% month-on-month and 16% year-on-year.

Promoting nature-based tourism linked to wildlife conservation is believed to be essential for sustainable development in the near future.

Muslim tourism has become a global trend and is playing an increasingly vital role in many countries' tourism sectors, said Dr. Trinh Thi Thu Ha, Rector of the Hanoi College of Commerce and Tourism.