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Party official urges Farmers’ Union to drive innovation, place farmers at centre of development

Farmers must be regarded as the centre, key stakeholder, goal, and driving force of all activities of the Vietnam Farmers’ Union, said Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu.

Vietnam’s industrial production records strongest five-month growth in four years

Vietnamese PM hosts welcome ceremony for Lao counterpart

Vietnam, Laos foster great friendship, strategic cohesion

Hanoi bets on aviation network to power economy

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.

Ho Chi Minh City attracts significant investment from France

Ho Chi Minh City is emerging as an attractive destination for French investors, particularly in infrastructure, sustainable urban development and green transition. French investment of more than 2.2 billion USD is contributing to economic growth and opening up broader prospects for long-term cooperation.

DIFF listed by Travel + Leisure among top summer festivals worldwide

The selection by one of the world's top travel media brands has identified the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) as a unique signature event, marking a place for Da Nang on the global tourism map.

Sa Pa Summer Festival underway

The festival serves as a key highlight in the locality’s series of cultural and tourism activities, featuring a wide range of distinctive events, including the Fansipan rose festival, the Sa Pa brocade festival and Ban Ho commune’s cultural and tourism day.