VIETNAM: NEW ERA

Hanoi prepares to launch 1.5-billion-USD Metro 2A extension project

The Hanoi Metropolitan Railway Management Board (MRB) announced that it will organise an Early Market Engagement (EME) event for the project on June 18-19 in Hanoi to collect feedback from domestic and international businesses and consultants before the official bidding process begins.

Vietnamese, Thai leaders witness exchange of cooperation agreements, launch logo marking 50-year ties

Vietnam, United Nations advance new development cooperation framework

Top Vietnamese leader pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh in Thailand’s Udon Thani

Vietnam’s culture identity promoted in Cambodia

Dong Nai poised to become centrally-run city, creating new growth for Vietnam

If approved, Dong Nai will become Vietnam’s seventh centrally-run city, opening up a new development space for the Southeastern region and the country as a whole. The six existing centrally-run ciites are Hanoi, Hai Phong, Hue, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho.

Digital transformation powers Hanoi metro expansion

Beyond convenience, stable fares and the elimination of fuel, parking and maintenance costs have made urban rail increasingly attractive. The growing preference for metro travel is also contributing to a greener, more modern urban lifestyle.

Party, State leader praises ethnic minority lawmakers’ role in translating policies into practice

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said that over 15 NA terms spanning more than 80 years, ethnic minority deputies have grown steadily in both capacity and contribution, participating more actively in legislative work, oversight and decisions on major national issues.

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.

Pathways to double-digit growth to be tabled at 16th NA’s first session

In the morning sitting on April 20, deputies are expected to hear proposals and verification reports on a range of draft resolutions. The documents cover breakthrough mechanisms and policies for the development of Vietnamese culture; the establishment of Dong Nai as a centrally run city; a pilot framework for public lawyer institution; and special mechanisms to address land law violations committed prior to the 2024 Land Law taking effect, alongside measures to resolve long-delayed and stalled projects.

Ho Chi Minh City posts decade-high growth, presses for reforms to sustain momentum

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest economic hub, reported its fastest first-quarter growth in a decade and called for faster reforms and more decisive action to achieve double-digit expansion this year.

Ho Chi Minh City becomes first locality to issue comprehensive digital data strategy

To fuel this digital evolution, the city has allocated 12.7 trillion VND (500 million USD) for 2026, representing 4.2% of total budget expenditure.

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.

National park applies modern technology to strengthen forest fire prevention

As the dry season peaks in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap, prolonged heat and falling water levels in forest canals have heightened the risk of wildfires. In response, forest managers are stepping up prevention measures, with Tram Chim National Park leading the way by applying modern technology for early and remote fire detection.

Vietnam, China issue joint statement on deepening Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership in new era

The State visit to China by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam was a great success, positively contributing to strengthening the traditional friendship and accelerating the building of the Vietnam–China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, thus promoting peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the region and the world.

VTV to broadcast FIFA World Cup 2026 Finals

The national TV station will televise all key events including the opening ceremony, matches, and the closing ceremony.

Air travel demand holds steady during Hung Kings, April 30-May 1 holidays

Despite volatility in aviation fuel prices triggered by tensions in the Middle East, flexible Government policies, particularly measures by the Ministry of Construction to cut fuel-related taxes, fees and infrastructure costs, helped maintain stable operations across the sector. As a result, no broad ticket shortages emerged.

ACV considers fee reductions to ease airline cost pressures

ACV is weighing cuts to aviation service fees as jet fuel prices rise again amid Middle East tensions.

Gia Lai attracts 190 million USD to four renewable energy projects

Located mainly in Ia Le commune and partly in Chu Puh commune, the projects will have a combined installed capacity of 230 megawatts (MW).

Vietnamese students studying in Guangxi help deepen Vietnam–China relations

According to Yang Feng, Secretary of the Party Committee of the School of International Education at Guangxi Normal University, the university has trained more than 5,000 Vietnamese students from the 1990s to the end of 2025.

Top Vietnamese leader receives Secretary of Guangxi’s Party Committee

Vietnam is a close neighbour, trusted friend and one of Guangxi’s most important partners. The Party organisation and authorities of China's autonomous region attach great importance to friendship and cooperation with Vietnamese localities; and will continue to take the lead in thoroughly implementing the important common perceptions reached by the two top leaders, thereby deepening cooperation and friendship between China and Vietnam.