The programme was not merely a competition but also a celebration of creativity, cultural understanding, and the power of language in connecting people.

As part of its deployment plan, Starlink will build four gateway stations in Phu Tho, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City to ensure stable connectivity while complying with Vietnam’s cybersecurity requirements.

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) on April 1 approved a funding proposal submitted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in coordination with the Vietnamese Government for a results-based payment project under the REDD+ mechanism.

In the first three months, more than 25,000 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease have been recorded nationwide, including four fatalities, an official revealed at a workshop held by the Department of Medical Service Administration.

Soaring oil prices drove up fuel, transportation and logistics expenses, with nearly half of surveyed firms reporting higher input costs – the sharpest increase since April 2022.

The airline operated nearly 43,000 flights in the first three months of 2026, up 11% year-on-year, carrying nearly 6.9 million passengers, an increase of nearly 12%, in line with market trends.

Vietnam’s forest coverage rate remained stable at 42.03% in 2025, with total forest area estimated at 14,971,553 ha, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE).

Authorities in Dak Lak have proposed the construction of a Cultural and Arts Center with a total investment of VND1.1 trillion (US$45 million), aiming to enrich local cultural life and serve communities across the Central Highlands.

As a strategic project backed by both governments and listed as a priority in bilateral cooperation, the Laos–Vietnam railway has a planned total length of around 562 km.

Ho Chi Minh City is weighing a plan to waive bus fares for all residents as part of a broader push to curb traffic congestion and environmental pollution, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Tran Luu Quang said at a meeting on April 1.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a dispatch directing ministries, sectors and localities to accelerate the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in urban areas and apartment buildings.

A sea tourism route connecting Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh and Lan Ha Bay in Hai Phong was officially launched on April 1, marking a major step toward unlocking the shared value of the UNESCO-recognised heritage area spanning the two destinations.

Vietnam’s Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai held a working session in Paris on April 1 with Michel Criaud, President of the France – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group, alongside other members.

The sci-tech sector contributed 133.5 trillion VND to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in March, a 28% increase from the same period last year.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has temporarily suspended the use of kerosene in the calculation of fuel base price until April 28, according to the ministry’s Decision 571, dated March 28.

Tourism promotion activities should be further strengthened in a more focused and effective manner, targeting key markets and popular destinations, said an insider.

All the four species are classified under Group IB – Vietnam’s highest level of protection for endangered, rare, and precious wildlife, and listed as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List.

The Government has promulgated a decree setting out regulations on construction investment and operation management of inland container depots (ICDs).

Hanoi authorities have announced the locations of thousands of AI-powered surveillance cameras as part of a broader effort to strengthen public order and traffic management across the city.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for Vietnam and Russia to move swiftly in implementing agreements on oil and gas cooperation, underscoring energy as a cornerstone of bilateral ties.