National
Ho Chi Minh Thought Guides Development Path: Top Leader
In an article written on the occasion of President Ho Chi Minh’s 136th birth anniversary (May 19, 1890 – 2026), the top Vietnamese leader affirmed that “Ho Chi Minh Thought serves as a guiding light along our development path.”
Focus
People-to-People Diplomacy in New Era: From Party’s Guidelines to Breakthrough Solutions for Enhancing Practical Effectiveness
On May 14 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a scientific seminar themed “People-to-people diplomacy in the new era: From the Party’s guidelines to breakthrough solutions for enhancing practical effectiveness.”
Friendship
From Con Dao, a Message of Peace and Hope
From May 11-13, 2026, a delegation of the Vietnam Peace Committee, led by Uong Chu Luu, former Vice Chairman of the National Assembly and Chairman of the Vietnam Peace Committee, coordinated and participated in a series of activities under the “Heritage and peace journey” 2026 program in the Con Dao Special Zone, Ho Chi Minh City.
People-to-People Diplomacy in New Era: From Party’s Guidelines to Breakthrough Solutions for Enhancing Practical Effectiveness
On May 14 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a scientific seminar themed “People-to-people diplomacy in the new era: From the Party’s guidelines to breakthrough solutions for enhancing practical effectiveness.”
09:06 | 16/05/2026
Expanding Viet Nam-Venezuela Cooperation During Tenure of Ambassador Juan Carlos Fernandes Juaréz
During his tenure, Venezuelan Ambassador to Viet Nam Juan Carlos Fernandes Juaréz promoted the signing of numerous important cooperation agreements, strengthened high-level exchanges, and expanded people-to-people interactions across various fields. In recognition of these contributions, on April 24 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations presented him with the “For Peace and Friendship Among Nations” medal.
13:47 | 25/04/2026
Legacy of Ambassador Jigjee Sereejav in Viet Nam-Mongolia Relations
Significant strides in Viet Nam-Mongolia relations, from the elevation of ties to a Comprehensive Partnership to the signing of a visa exemption agreement and the expansion of people-to-people exchanges, bear the imprint of contributions by Mongolian Ambassador to Viet Nam Jigjee Sereejav. In recognition of these contributions, on April 24 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations presented the “For Peace and Friendship Among Nations” medal to the Ambassador.
13:31 | 25/04/2026
Strengthening Social Foundations through Vietnam-China Border People’s Festival and Youth Red Study Tour
From April 16 to 21, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, in coordination with the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the People’s Government of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, jointly organized the program “Vietnam-China Border People’s Festival and Youth Red Study Tour 2026” in Guangxi, China.
10:56 | 22/04/2026
National
Vietnam News Today (May 18): President Ho Chi Minh Honored in RoK on 136th Birth Anniversary
National
Vietnam News Today (May 18): Ho Chi Minh Thought continues to illuminate Vietnam’s new era; President Ho Chi Minh honored in RoK on 136th birth anniversary; Vietnam could tighten local oversight of foreigners as arrivals hit record highs; Meet Australia 2026 to take place in HCM City next week.
07:00 | 18/05/2026
National
Ho Chi Minh Thought Guides Development Path: Top Leader
National
In an article written on the occasion of President Ho Chi Minh’s 136th birth anniversary (May 19, 1890 – 2026), the top Vietnamese leader affirmed that “Ho Chi Minh Thought serves as a guiding light along our development path.”
17:39 | 17/05/2026
National
Vietnam News Today (May 17): Vietnam, Romania Seek Deeper Cooperation Beyond Traditional Friendship
National
Vietnam News Today (May 17): Vietnam, Romania seek deeper cooperation beyond traditional friendship; Vietnam, Malaysia promote smart business connectivity; Vietnam looks to expand fiscal space to support double-digit growth; Vietnam pledges support for Laos ahead of SEA Games 2031.
07:00 | 17/05/2026
Focus
People-to-People Diplomacy in New Era: From Party’s Guidelines to Breakthrough Solutions for Enhancing Practical Effectiveness
On May 14 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a scientific seminar themed “People-to-people diplomacy in the new era: From the Party’s guidelines to breakthrough solutions for enhancing practical effectiveness.”
09:06 | 16/05/2026
Friendship
From Con Dao, a Message of Peace and Hope
From May 11-13, 2026, a delegation of the Vietnam Peace Committee, led by Uong Chu Luu, former Vice Chairman of the National Assembly and Chairman of the Vietnam Peace Committee, coordinated and participated in a series of activities under the “Heritage and peace journey” 2026 program in the Con Dao Special Zone, Ho Chi Minh City.
18:14 | 15/05/2026
Friendship
HSF Reaffirms Its Role as Trusted Partner of Vietnam in Sustainable Development
On May 14 in Hanoi, the German Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) held a ceremony marking its 15th anniversary of operations in Vietnam, celebrating a journey of cooperation and partnership in the fields of sustainable development, governance, social welfare, and climate change adaptation.
14:29 | 15/05/2026
Friendship
Inauguration of Community Bridge in Tuyen Quang Funded by the UAE Embassy in Vietnam
On May 10, the inauguration ceremony for the Na Hu community bridge was held in Nam Dan Commune, Tuyen Quang Province. The project, funded by the UAE Embassy in Vietnam, is expected to help improve the living conditions of residents in the mountainous area of Tuyen Quang.
21:19 | 11/05/2026
Viet's Home
New Boarding Facility Opens for Students in Lai Chau
The People’s Committee of Sin Ho Commune in Lai Chau Province, in coordination with Plan International Japan and Plan International Vietnam, held an inauguration ceremony for a new student boarding facility at Phang So Lin Semi-Boarding Primary School on the morning of May 13. The project was built with financial support from the people of Japan through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
09:46 | 18/05/2026
Viet's Home
Vietnam Seeks Early and Effective Implementation of Hanoi Convention
Vietnam highly values its cooperation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and wishes to continue close coordination to promote the early entry into force of the Hanoi Convention, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of combating cybercrime and high-tech crime globally.
14:04 | 15/05/2026
Viet's Home
UAE Embassy Supports Construction of Restroom Facilities for Kindergarten in Tuyen Quang
On March 15, the UAE Embassy in Hanoi completed a project to build new restroom facilities for Nam Dan Kindergarten, contributing to improved learning and living conditions for children in the mountainous province of Tuyen Quang.
11:13 | 14/05/2026
Viet's Home
“Digital Front” - New Space for Reaching Out to, Receiving, and Responding to Public Feedback
From a smartphone, many complaints and suggestions related to the environment, urban management, or daily life no longer have to wait for neighborhood meetings to be raised; instead, they are now sent directly to Zalo groups, fanpages, or online feedback portals operated by the Front. The “Digital Front” is therefore not merely about software or applications, but is reshaping how Front work reaches out to, receives, and responds to public feedback.
10:50 | 13/05/2026
Viet's Home
Digital Transformation Opens New Opportunities for Vietnam’s Cultural Industries
The international conference “Southern Digitalities: Transformations, Cultures, Heritage, and Possibilities across Asia,” held on May 11 in Hanoi, brought together numerous domestic and international scholars and experts to discuss the impact of digital technology on cultural life, education, and creative industries across Asia.
14:18 | 12/05/2026
Viet's Home
Homes Rebuilt After the Natural Disaster
Following the devastating floods at the end of 2025, many households in Hoa Thinh Commune in Dak Lak Province were left homeless. Yet just over a month later, many new houses had already been rebuilt before the arrival of spring, thanks to State support, community solidarity, and relief mobilization efforts coordinated through the Vietnam Fatherland Front system.
11:31 | 10/05/2026
Viet's Home
“Few Countries Have Religious Solidarity Models Like Those in Vietnam”
Training sessions held inside mosques with the participation of Buddhist dignitaries; community kitchens supporting people during the COVID-19 pandemic; and coordinated activities to care for HIV/AIDS patients in Hue are among the typical examples of interfaith solidarity and cooperation models in Vietnam.
16:16 | 09/05/2026
Viet's Home
Oldest and Youngest Delegates Share Expectations for the Vietnam Fatherland Front Congress
The 11th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front for the 2026-2031 term will take place in Hanoi from May 11 to 13, with the participation of more than 1,300 delegates. Among them, Major General Vo So, aged 97, and Lo Thi Nga, aged 23, are two special delegates representing two generations who share their expectations for the role of the Vietnam Fatherland Front in uniting people from all walks of life, improving livelihoods, and strengthening the great national unity bloc.
10:13 | 09/05/2026
Measuring 'Institutional Inputs', Examining 'Market Outputs': The New Step Forward of PCI 2025
After more than two decades of accompanying reforms to Vietnam’s investment and business environment, PCI 2025 marks a new turning point as it expands for the first time from measuring the quality of local governance to comprehensively assessing the development ecosystem of the private economy.
Seas and islands
Modern Technology Implemented in Crackdown on IUU Fishing
Seas and islands
As part of efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and contribute to the nationwide push to remove the European Commission’s “yellow card,” Da Nang is applying modern science and technology and accelerating the digitalization of fisheries management in a transparent and modern manner.
09:58 | 13/05/2026
Seas and islands
National Steering Committee Strengthened for IUU Fight and Sustainable Fisheries
Seas and islands
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has been appointed head of the National Steering Committee on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, in a move aimed at strengthening inter-agency coordination, accelerating the implementation of international-standard measures and promoting the sustainable development of the fisheries sector.
09:56 | 13/05/2026
Seas and islands
Dong Thap Tightens Fishing Vessel Management to Prevent IUU Violations
Seas and islands
Dong Thap Province has implemented a series of strong and synchronized measures to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
10:21 | 07/05/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese Pho Promoted as Cultural Bridge Across Europe
The We Love Pho Association, in coordination with the Ninh Binh Culinary Culture Association, held a press meeting on May 14 at the headquarters of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to announce the “Pho Cultural Roadshow Europe 2026” program.
09:44 | 18/05/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Tran Ba Phuc: "Digital Front" Is Needed to Better Connect Overseas Vietnamese Communities
Attending the 11th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF), Tran Ba Phuc, President of the Vietnamese Business Association in Australia, shared with VietnamTimes his views on the role of the Vietnamese community in Australia in people-to-people diplomacy, mobilizing overseas Vietnamese resources, and proposals to further enhance the role of the VFF in the new period.
15:05 | 15/05/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
A Bridge Connecting Compatriots
No matter where they live, Vietnamese people always turn their hearts toward their homeland. Therefore, whenever natural disasters or epidemics strike the country, overseas Vietnamese communities swiftly mobilize donations and support for their fellow citizens following appeals from the Vietnam Fatherland Front.
15:38 | 13/05/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnam Joins Annual Global Culture Festival in the RoK
On May 10th, the Seongnam city government in Gyeonggi Province, Southern Seoul, held its 15th Global Culture Festival at City Hall Square with the theme "Experiencing Traditional Weddings Around the World." Several diplomatic missions, international organizations, and expats in the RoK attended.
15:04 | 12/05/2026
World
Indian PM Modi’s UAE visit to advance Strategic Defence Partnership
PM Narendra Modi’s brief visit to the UAE enroute to Europe this week will seek to advance Strategic Defence Partnership, the Letter of Intent for which was signed in January during the visit of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
07:00 | 15/05/2026
World
India’s Engagement with ASEAN: Strengthening Mutual Trust
The State of Southeast Asia 2026 Survey, releasedby ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, reveals a paradoxical trust deficit towards India. While India’s overall trust rating (38.5 per cent) marginally exceeds its distrust level (34.1 per cent) for the first time since 2019, this is a mirage when it comes to maritime Southeast Asian countries.
14:00 | 14/05/2026
World
Eurasia Review Analysis: India-Vietnam Relations and Their Strategic Significance
Vietnamese General Secretary and State President To Lam’s three-day visit to India from 5 to 7 May and its significance for deepening bilateral relations as well as for promoting regional peace and stability.
13:14 | 11/05/2026
World
Vietnam, Austria Promote Practical Cooperation in Cybersecurity
Recently, the Embassy of Vietnam in Austria, in coordination with the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, the Austrian Institute of Technology, and FPT, co-organized the Austria-Vietnam Cybersecurity Forum in both in-person and online formats. The event aimed to strengthen bilateral cooperation, enhance institutional and technological capacities, and create new investment and business opportunities in cybersecurity and digital transformation.
14:43 | 08/05/2026
Travel
Vietnam Tourism Launches Comprehensive Industry Inspections
The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism aims to create significant improvements in professionalism and service quality while accelerating tourism development toward becoming a key economic sector in the new era.
10:01 | 18/05/2026
Travel
Vietnam Ranked Among Top 5 Ideal Long-stay Destinations
The Canadian travel magazine Drift Travel (May 2026 issue) has announced its list of five ideal destinations worldwide for long-duration travel, with Vietnam highlighted as a standout choice thanks to its diverse landscapes and rich cultural depth.
12:10 | 06/05/2026
Travel
Hanoi Railway Station Welcomes Leading Number of Passengers During Holiday
According to Vietnam Railways Corporation, nearly 400,000 passengers traveled by train during the holiday period, with Hanoi station leading in passenger numbers.
13:51 | 05/05/2026
Travel
Phu Quoc Emerges as Favorite Destination for RoK's Travelers
If Da Nang was once a familiar destination for South Korean tourists, travel trends are now gradually shifting southward, with Phu Quoc being likened by Koreans to the “Jeju of Vietnam.”
10:14 | 03/05/2026
Australia Allocates AUD 98.3 Million in ODA for Vietnam
According to information from the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, the Australian Government has reaffirmed its strong and long-term commitment to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam through increased official development assistance (ODA).
Promoting Implementation of Ethnic Affairs Strategy Through 2030, with Vision to 2045
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has signed Directive No. 19/CT-TTg dated May 12, 2026, issued by the Prime Minister on promoting the implementation of the Ethnic Affairs Strategy through 2030, with a vision to 2045.
New Policies Open Path for Young Tech Science Talent
A series of new mechanisms and policies aimed at attracting and utilizing scientific and technological talent are being implemented simultaneously, ranging from recruitment into state agencies and incentives for experts and digital technology talent to direct investment in young research personnel. The move is considered a major shift in Vietnam’s approach to developing high-quality science and technology human resources.
Concert to Celebrate 76th Anniversary of Vietnam - Poland Bilateral Ties
To commemorate the 76th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Poland (1950-2026), the Vietnam Classical Music Association, in collaboration with the Polish Embassy to Vietnam, organizes the special concert “The Flow of Music” at 8 PM on May 31st at the Ho Guom Theatre (Hanoi).
Multimedia
Vietnamese Community in Japan Marks Hung Kings Anniversary with Cultural Festival in Osaka
Multimedia
On April 19, in Ikuno Ward, Osaka City (Japan), the 9th Vietnam Cultural Festival, reenacting the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Ceremony, was held in a solemn, warm atmosphere rich in national identity.
14:57 | 21/04/2026
Multimedia
Vietnam Reaffirms Support for Persons with Disabilities at 2026 Commemoration
Multimedia
The ceremony marking Vietnam Disability Day 2026, themed “Breaking Limits - Chasing Dreams - Shining with Confidence,” was jointly organized by the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, and the US Embassy in Vietnam.
08:12 | 19/04/2026
Multimedia
Voter Turnout in General Election Hits Record High
Multimedia
According to preliminary reports from 34 provinces and centrally governed cities, 76,198,214 out of 76,423,940 eligible voters cast their ballots, representing a turnout of 99.7 per cent - the highest rate on record.
09:10 | 22/03/2026
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