Vietnam, Germany seek to strengthen labour cooperation
German businesses noted that for Vietnamese workers to successfully access the German market, they must first acquire a solid understanding of the country’s vocational training system.
Austria ready to cooperate with Vietnam in strengthening UN peacekeeping capacity
Vietnam highly values international cooperation in general, and cooperation with Austria in particular, in training and improving peacekeeping capacity, especially in foreign languages, operational skills, specialised peacekeeping knowledge, understanding of international law and culture, and the application of technology to meet UN standards.
All four Vietnamese students sweep medals at Moscow int’l chemistry olympiad
Specifically, two gold medals were awarded to Ngo Hoang Minh, a 12th-grade student at Hanoi–Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, who placed second overall; and Nguyen Thai Minh, an 11th-grade student at the High School for Gifted Students under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-Hanoi), who ranked 11th.
Vietnamese pomelos gain broader access to Australian market
The update by Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to its Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) on April 10, officially setting out import conditions for Vietnamese pomelos, is regarded as a major milestone in market access efforts.
AI emerges as key driver for Vietnam’s F&B sector breakthrough
Businesses start with projects that deliver quick results within six to 12 months, like quality control systems, demand forecasting, or customer service chatbots. In the long run, F&B companies are advised to move toward with AI-driven operating models to keep up with fast-changing market demands.
Viettel Post, FedEx tie up to expand Vietnam’s cross-border logistics
Under the deal effective on April 26, Viettel Post will serve as FedEx’s National Network Provider in the country, giving the US-based courier access to its nationwide delivery network, fleet and domestic infrastructure to deepen market coverage.
Top leader holds talks with RoK President in Hanoi
The two sides highlighted the need to realise a strategic vision for economic connectivity in the evolving global context, including joint efforts to achieve bilateral trade turnover of 150 billion USD by 2030.
Vietnam’s pet care market emerges as lucrative investment opportunity
Across the Asia-Pacific, 60% of respondents own pets, while Vietnam’s pet ownership rate stands at 79%, among the highest in the region. Notably, 55% of Vietnamese pet owners have two or more pets, signalling that pet ownership has evolved from a hobby into a modern lifestyle choice.
Vietnam joins int'l bidding for oil and gas exploration in Algeria
Currently, PVEP is involved in oil exploitation at Blocks 433a and 416b of the Bir Seba field in the Hassi Messaoud area, Ouargla province, located more than 600 km south of Algiers. The project stands as one of Petrovietnam’s most successful overseas ventures, demonstrating the operational capacity and technical expertise of Vietnamese engineers on the global stage.
Vietnam fast-tracks crypto asset market piloting
The Vietnamese Government plans to pilot exchanges for crypto and digital assets starting from the second quarter of 2026, as part of efforts to bring the emerging market into operation.
Vietnam to join Venice Art Biennale with first national showcase
As Vietnam makes its debut at the Biennale, the exhibition “Vietnam: Art in a Global Flow” does not seek to assert its position through scale or grand statements, but rather opens up a space for meaningful artistic dialogue - an invitation to listen to subtle voices, contemplate in stillness, and reflect on the capacity to nurture sustained creative energy in a dynamic and ever-evolving art world.
Vietnamese in Japan revive mother tongue among young generations
While the number of Vietnamese-origin children in Japan is surging, opportunities to actually speak Vietnamese in daily life are vanishing fast. Many children can understand the language but default to Japanese in response, gradually relegating their mother tongue to a secondary role, sometimes even treating it as a “second foreign language” inside their own houses.
Vietnamese Canadian youth hub launched to fight mother tongue erosion
The Viet Youth Readiness Hub is seen as a dedicated platform to connect, support, and empower Vietnamese-Canadian youth. It aims to emerge as a central force to host social events, advance heritage education, foster exchange and integration among young Vietnamese in Canada.
Vietnam deposits instrument of ratification for UN Convention against Cybercrime
The formal deposition makes Vietnam the first country in Southeast Asia and the third globally to ratify the convention.
Vietnam sees strong tourism growth in Q1, reinforcing appeal as safe, attractive destination
In Q1, international arrivals reached an estimated 6.76 million, up 12.4% year-on-year and marking the highest level on record. Domestic travel remained strong with approximately 37 million visitors. Total tourism revenue was estimated at 267 trillion VND (10.1 billion USD).
WB honours Vietnam for effective human capital development, utilisation
The recognition under HCI+ 2026 affirms Vietnam’s efforts to place people at the centre of its development strategy, improve education and healthcare quality, strengthen links between training and the labour market, and promote inclusive and sustainable growth.
Vietnam’s tourism defies fuel price shock with record Q1 “hat-trick”
According to data released by the National Statistics Office, foreign arrivals in March reached nearly 2.1 million, up 1.3% year-on-year. In total, Vietnam welcomed an estimated 6.76 million foreign tourists in the first quarter, a more than 12% jump from the same period in 2025 and the highest Q1 figure ever recorded.
Top Vietnamese legislator’s visit to deepen Vietnam–Türkiye friendship, multifaceted cooperation
Beyond activities within IPU-152, the NA Chairman will hold a series of bilateral engagements to strengthen Vietnam–Türkiye friendship and cooperation, including a meeting with the Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, chairing a policy dialogue on bilateral cooperation, and meetings with business leaders, economic organisations, and local authorities.
Talent incubation centre debuts in Czech Republic to empower Vietnamese youth
Many overseas Vietnamese families, despite prioritising education and living standards, may face gaps in parent-child connection due to language and cultural differences. Therefore, the Talent Incubation Centre (HITA) in the Czech Republic seeks to foster deeper understanding within families, helping young people build confidence and character from within.
Top Vietnamese leader’s China visit hoped to advance bilateral ties to new stage of development
The trip will mark the first state visit by To Lam in his capacity as the top leader of the Party and the State of Vietnam, coming exactly one year after the Chinese leader’s state visit to Vietnam and representing the third trip between the two top leaders within less than two years.