The first months of 2025 have seen increases in both new business registrations and firms returning to the market, Deputy Finance Minister Tran Quoc Phuong said at the Government’s regular press briefing for April on May 6.

The case represents a major corruption scandal in Vietnam’s energy sector, spanning both central and local levels.

The World Trade Organisation committees on trade defence held a series of meetings from April 28 to May 1, the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN, the WTO, and other international organisations in Geneva, Switzerland, announced on May 6.

A Vietnam Airlines flight en route from Hanoi to Frankfurt, German, had to make an unscheduled landing in Turkey on May 6 to assist a passenger experiencing a serious health problem.

Miss Earth Vietnam 2025 revamps format with car prize, recycled fashion, and post-event contestant evaluation.

Vietnam's total import-export turnover reached 267.89 billion USD in the first four months of 2025, marking an increase of 15.7% year-on-year.

A national education reform will begin in 2025–2026, prioritizing student well-being and access.

According to the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam, the sharp rise in domestic SJC gold bar prices - outpacing global gold price increases since early April - is largely due to market expectations of further gains and limited gold bar supply.

Ho Chi Minh City authorizes Vingroup to research a $ multi-billion rail link to Can Gio under a public-private partnership.

Ho Chi Minh City activates disaster response to protect environment and aquaculture in Can Gio.

From spicy baguettes to seafood delights, Hai Phong’s 2025 food fest showcases the city's iconic culinary culture.

The Vietnam Sports Administration (VSA) has requested an urgent report from the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) following FIFA’s severe disciplinary ruling against Phu Tho Football Club for match-fixing violations.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that four Vietnamese citizens were found dead in an apartment in Taoyuan City, Taiwan (China), on the night of May 3. Preliminary assessments suggest the incident was likely caused by poisoning.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has officially appointed Nguyen Thien Van as Acting Chairman of the People’s Committee of Dak Lak Province for the 2021–2026 term.

During the April 30 – May 1 holiday, Vietnam Airlines operated over 3,100 flights, serving 500,000 passengers, up 27% year-on-year after adding 350 extra flights on high-demand routes.

Authorities at the Lam Kinh heritage site in Thanh Hoa have uncovered signs of illegal excavation at the tomb of King Le Tuc Tong, allegedly carried out by two Chinese nationals in search of antiquities.

Many valuable architectural vestiges of the Luy Lau ancient citadel in the northern province of Bac Ninh have been uncovered during recent archaeological excavations.

The two countries have formalized their first tech agreement, aiming to foster digital government, smart cities, and AI research.

In April, the Government, ministries, sectors and localities continued to reorganise the political system and build a two-level local administration model.

Vietnam secured nearly 13.82 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first four months of 2025, marking a year-on-year surge of 39.9%, according to the Ministry of Finance’s Foreign Investment Agency.