In April alone, the capital recorded about 3.09 million tourist arrivals, up 13.3% year-on-year, including around 780,000 international visitors, a rise of 6.9%.
Total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam reached 15.2 billion USD in the first quarter of 2026, marking a strong 42.9% year-on-year increase.
Remittance inflows have continued to maintain steady growth, reaffirming their role as an important source of foreign currency, helping to balance foreign exchange supply and demand and stabilise the monetary market in Ho Chi Minh City as well as nationwide.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam affirmed that the Party and State consistently regard the working class as a highly important force in the cause of national construction and defence.
In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam’s total outbound investment, including newly registered and adjusted capital, reached 619.9 million USD, up 2.6 times year-on-year.
In Ho Chi Minh City, leaders, residents, overseas Vietnamese, students and pupils offered incense and flowers in tribute to the Hung Kings and Nguyen Huu Canh, credited with opening up the Sai Gon – Gia Dinh area.
The programme included incense offerings, cultural exchanges, and awards for students with strong academic performance and active community involvement. It helped reinforce connections among Vietnamese families, inspire younger generations to stay rooted in their heritage, preserve the Vietnamese language, and contribute to the Vietnamese community in the US.
Van affirmed Vietnam’s support for the UNESCO80 reform roadmap, focusing on the organisation’s core mandate, priority areas, interdisciplinary approach, and the special status of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO, and UNESCO representative offices, alongside efforts to diversify resources and strengthen global partnerships to enhance the organisation’s effectiveness.
Vietnamese travellers are increasingly looking for journeys that reflect their personal identity. Road trips offer exactly that: the freedom to set one’s own pace, choose spontaneous detours, and fully control travel experiences.
SK Innovation and SK Telecom signed MoUs with Nghe An province and the National Innovation Centre of Vietnam to advance AI ecosystem development and support the country’s long-term growth strategy.
The global market for medicinal plants is projected to expand from about 230 billion USD in 2021 to over 430 billion USD by 2028, with annual growth exceeding 11%, driven by rising demand for natural products.
Vietnam always values the UN’s support throughout its development and international integration, and looks forward to deepening cooperation across all pillars of the UN’s work, including peace and security, sustainable development and human rights.
Vietnam encourages New Zealand to continue its active engagement in both ASEAN–New Zealand frameworks and ASEAN-led mechanisms such as the East Asia Summit (EAS), ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM+), and Expanded ASEAN Maritime Forum (EAMF), contributing to trust-building, dialogue, cooperation, and conflict prevention in the region.
Agreeing that the two news agencies need to enhance collaboration in information exchange and technology application, a Xinhua leader affirmed it is ready to share expertise and work closely with the VNA to foster mutual development and strengthen ties between the two national news agencies.
Following the visit to China by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam from April 14 to 17, Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei spoke with Vietnam News Agency about the historic “firsts” in the Vietnam-China relations and the prospects for a Vietnam – China community with a shared future.
In this context, Vietnam stands out prominently as Ho Chi Minh City ranks second globally, while Hanoi takes fifth place in the growth potential ranking. The simultaneous presence of both Vietnamese megacities in the global top tier reflects not only strong growth potential, but also the country’s increasingly prominent role in regional value chains.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung on April 23 attended the Vietnam – RoK Economic Forum in Hanoi, where both called for advancing bilateral cooperation in industry, investment and science-technology.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam held talks with visiting President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung in Hanoi on April 22, following an official welcome ceremony.
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.
In response to World Creativity and Innovation Day 2026, the contest provides a platform for individuals and teams nationwide who are passionate about research, creativity, and practical application of science, while promoting a movement of scientific inquiry within the community, particularly among young people.