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WHO recognises Vietnam’s achievements in tobacco harm prevention

Vietnam remains committed to sharing experience, contributing resources, and coordinating closely with countries and international organisations to build a safer, fairer and more resilient global health system against future challenges.

Hanoi eyes smart, clean, sustainable future with low-emission zone

Party, State leader’s letter on occasion of Traditional Day on Natural Disaster Prevention

Vietnam’s startup ecosystem gains momentum on global stage

Editorial team meets to begin review of 100-year Party leadership

Party General Secretary, State President To Lam begins state visit to India

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam arrived in New Delhi on May 5 afternoon, beginning his state visit to India at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

PM’s attendance at ASEAN Summit reaffirms Vietnam’s commitment to community-building process: official

PM Le Minh Hung’s attendance at the summit will further project Vietnam’s image as a proactive, sincere, responsible, and constructive member of ASEAN ready to help with regional peace, stability, and development, thus elevating Vietnam’s international standing and strengthening its relations with other member states.

Vietnam calls on China to respect sovereignty over Hoang Sa

Vietnam urged China to respect the rights of Vietnamese fishermen to conduct lawful activities in Vietnam’s waters and in maritime areas beyond national jurisdiction in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 UNCLOS.

Japanese PM highlights outcomes of visits to Vietnam, Australia

Speaking to the press in Canberra on May 4, the Japanese PM stressed that during her visits to Vietnam and Australia, in addition to deepening personal trust among leaders, she and the leaders were able to reach agreement on advancing concrete cooperation toward their shared objective of enhancing national resilience and autonomy, and becoming stronger and more prosperous together as a region.

Substantive cuts to administrative procedures, business regulations highlighted

The total number of central-level administrative procedures has been reduced to 1,570, accounting for 27.31%, surpassing the target set by the Government, according to Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyen Thanh Tinh.

Vietnam’s first university tops at THE Awards Asia 2026

Within the framework of the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia Universities Summit 2026, held from April 21 to 24, 2026 in Hong Kong (China), Phenikaa University was honoured with the “Leadership and Management Team of the Year” award at the THE Awards Asia 2026.

PM chairs April cabinet meeting to review socio-economic performance

Opening the session, the Prime Minister noted that this is the first regular Government meeting of the 16th tenure, underscoring the need for an accurate and comprehensive assessment of socio-economic developments in early 2026, particularly in April, alongside the formulation of timely policy responses for May and beyond.

Resolution 57 delivers tangible gains in digital life of citizens

The resolution has generated not only strategic momentum but also practical impact, as digital technologies are increasingly embedded in daily activities, driving socio-economic development and laying a solid foundation for rapid and sustainable growth in the new phase.

Holiday tourism surges 14.2% to 12 million visitors nationwide

Vietnam’s tourism sector served about 12 million visitors during the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day and the April 30–May 1 holidays, up 14.2% year on year.

Construction begins on Phan Thiet Airport’s civil aviation component

The project is designed to meet 4E airport standards, with a capacity of 2 million passengers per year by 2030 and total investment of nearly 3.9 trillion VND (148 million USD).

Trang An Festival honours heritage and spirituality in Ninh Binh

The Trang An Festival, a long-standing cultural event in Ninh Binh province, is held annually to honour Saint Quy Minh Dai Vuong, a revered guardian deity of the ancient capital Hoa Lu.

Con Co: from “steel island” to rising tourism hub

Con Co Island in Quang Tri province emerges in the East Sea as a raw gem, where lush primary forests meet crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs. Beyond its natural charm, Con Co also carries the legacy of a resilient “steel island” in history. These interwoven values make it a destination that is both tranquil and deeply evocative.

PM Le Minh Hung hosts state banquet for Japanese counterpart Takaichi Sanae

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung hosted a state banquet for Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae on May 2 evening as part of her official visit to Vietnam.

Vietnam, Japan push for more substantive, effective ties

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae held talks in Hanoi on May 2 following an official welcome ceremony.

New York Times lists Vietnam among Top Global Destinations for 2026

The New York Times – the renowned American newspaper – has placed Vietnam at 34th position in its list of the top 52 global destinations for 2026. Vietnam is recognised as a rapidly evolving tourism hub, offering increasingly diverse and high-quality experiences for travelers.

Party General Secretary, State President receives Japanese Prime Minister

The Vietnamese leader highlighted the substantive and wide-ranging cooperation between the two sides, underpinned by high political trust, effective coordination and the establishment of multiple dialogue mechanisms across economic, diplomatic, security and defence fields.

Vietnam, Japan push for more substantive, effective ties

Noting the strong momentum in bilateral ties, built on solid political trust, extensive economic cooperation and growing people-to-people exchanges, PM Hung called for closer coordination to take the partnership to new heights and broaden collaboration across all sectors.

Japanese media highlight Vietnam’s growing strategic importance

Japanese media outlets have underscored the rising importance of economic security cooperation with Vietnam amid increasing regional and global uncertainties, describing it as a key link in realising the strategy of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

New momentum injected into Ho Chi Minh City’s cultural industries

With coordinated efforts, Ho Chi Minh City is steadily shaping a modern cultural ecosystem.

Ho Chi Minh City dazzles with fireworks marking 51st anniversary of national reunification

This year, Ho Chi Minh City organised fireworks at three high-altitude and five low-altitude sites, distributed across the expanded city after the merger with Ba Ria-Vung Tau and Binh Duong provinces to serve residents and visitors during the national reunification holiday.