National
Xi Jinping Hosts Welcome Ceremony for Top Vietnamese Leader
General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping on Wednesday hosted an official welcome ceremony for General Secretary and President of Viet Nam To Lam at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
National
Promoting Traditional Friendship, Enhancing Strategic Connectivity between Vietnam and China: Top Leader
Building on the foundation of friendship carefully nurtured by previous generations of leaders of the two countries, on the high-level common perceptions that have been established, on the determination of agencies, sectors and localities, and on the support of the people of both countries, Vietnam–China relations will certainly continue to develop in a stable, healthy and long-term sustainable manner, bringing more tangible benefits to the two Parties, States and peoples, and making increasingly positive contributions to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.
Travel
Holiday Travel Shifts Toward Short, Experience-Focused Trips
Vietnam’s upcoming April 30-May 1 holiday is seeing a clear shift in how travelers plan their trips, with short, experience-focused getaways gaining ground over longer journeys.
Sustaining People-to-People Ties Between Viet Nam and Slovakia
On the evening of April 12 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, in coordination with the Viet Nam-Slovakia Friendship Association, held a gathering between a delegation of the Government of the Slovak Republic and members of the Vietnamese community who hold affection for Slovakia and its people.
15:45 | 13/04/2026
Mobilizing Foreign Non-Governmental Aid: From Connecting Resources to Co-creating Value
In concretizing the directives and requirements of the leadership of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, the People’s Aid Coordinating Committee (PACCOM) is implementing a “accompanying - co-creation” approach in foreign non-governmental aid cooperation. This approach helps align international resources closely with development needs and priorities, while enhancing the effectiveness of cooperation in a substantive and sustainable manner.
15:09 | 09/04/2026
Promoting Viet Nam-US Cooperation through War Legacy Remediation and Youth Engagement
On April 6 in Hanoi, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Dong Huy Cuong received a delegation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW), led by Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief Cory Geisler.
10:56 | 07/04/2026
People-to-people Diplomacy to Create “Strategic Space for Development”
On April 3 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations convened a conference to disseminate the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress on people-to-people diplomacy to its central-level member organizations, clarifying new requirements for this work.
16:38 | 04/04/2026
National
Xi Jinping Hosts Welcome Ceremony for Top Vietnamese Leader
National
General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping on Wednesday hosted an official welcome ceremony for General Secretary and President of Viet Nam To Lam at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
13:22 | 15/04/2026
National
Viet Nam's top leader meets with Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference
National
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee and President of Viet Nam To Lam had a meeting with Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Wang Huning in Beijing on April 14, part of his state visit to China.
10:01 | 15/04/2026
National
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 15): Japan Greatly Values Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam
National
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 15): Party General Secretary and President meets CPPCC Chairman Wang Huning in Beijing; NA Chairman meets Italy’s Communist Reconstruction Party leader in Rome; Vietnam views FAO as leading partner in agricultural, rural development; Japan greatly values Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam.
07:00 | 15/04/2026
Friendship
Five Key Priorities of Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association of Phu Tho Province for 2026-2031 Term
On April 13 in Phu Tho, the Phu Tho Provincial Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association (the Association) held its First Congress for the 2026-2031 term, following the merger of the Associations of the former provinces of Phu Tho and Vinh Phuc, with a view to streamlining and enhancing the effectiveness of its organizational structure.
14:06 | 15/04/2026
Friendship
President Ho Chi Minh's Legacy in Milan: Friendship Bridge Connecting Vietnam and Italy
On the morning of April 13 (local time), as part of his official visit to the Republic of Italy, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse, Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga, visited the Antica Trattoria della Pesa restaurant in Milan. The venue preserves special traces of President Ho Chi Minh from the 1930s and serves as a meaningful symbol of friendship and connection between Vietnam and Italy.
09:56 | 15/04/2026
Friendship
Vibrant Colors of Cambodian, Lao, and Thai Traditional New Year Festival in Ho Chi Minh City
On April 11 in Ho Chi Minh City, the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations coordinated the organization of the Traditional New Year Festival of Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand, vividly recreating traditional rituals and contributing to enhanced cultural exchange and strengthened friendship among the peoples of countries in the region.
16:05 | 13/04/2026
Friendship
Sustaining People-to-People Ties Between Viet Nam and Slovakia
On the evening of April 12 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, in coordination with the Viet Nam-Slovakia Friendship Association, held a gathering between a delegation of the Government of the Slovak Republic and members of the Vietnamese community who hold affection for Slovakia and its people.
15:45 | 13/04/2026
Viet's Home
Keeping Vegetables Clean on the Red River Alluvial Flats
From 2,000 square meters of abandoned land along the Red River, the clean agriculture model of Nguyen Thi Mai - Director of the Hong Ha Fruit and Vegetable Cooperative and Chairwoman of the Board of Vinh Ha Food Joint Stock Company (Phu Xuyen, Hanoi) has grown into a production-processing-distribution chain spanning more than 10 hectares. The model provides stable employment for over 30 local workers and supplies safe food to numerous schools and hospitals.
14:48 | 15/04/2026
Viet's Home
Prof. Dr. Dinh Thi Mai Thanh Awarded France’s Order of Academic Palms
For her achievements in professional work and scientific research, Prof. Dr. Dinh Thi Mai Thanh has been awarded the Order of Academic Palms, a prestigious honor of the French Government.
15:26 | 13/04/2026
Expats in Vietnam
Lao and Cambodian Students Celebrate Traditional New Year Festivals in Vietnam
On the occasion of the traditional New Year festivals Bunpimay and Chol Chnam Thmay in 2026, various gatherings and cultural exchange activities for Lao and Cambodian students, as well as Khmer ethnic youth, were held in An Giang, Thanh Hoa, and Da Nang.
09:13 | 11/04/2026
Expats in Vietnam
Tearful Goodbye: German Tourist Captures Heartfelt Moment Departing Vietnam
A foreign visitor has drawn widespread attention after recording the moment he broke down in tears while leaving Vietnam, clearly showing his deep attachment to the people and culture of the country.
16:04 | 10/04/2026
Viet's Home
VNSF Awards Scholarships to Underprivileged Students in Ca Mau
Recently, at Bong Van Dia Secondary School in Phan Ngoc Hien commune, Ca Mau province, the Ca Mau Union of Friendship Organizations, in collaboration with the local government and the Vietnam Scholarship Foundation (VNSF), held a ceremony to award scholarships for the second semester of the 2015–2026 academic year.
11:41 | 10/04/2026
Expats in Vietnam
Thanh Hoa and Da Nang Celebrate Bunpimay New Year for Lao Students
On the occasion of Bunpimay, the traditional Lao New Year, Thanh Hoa and Da Nang organized gatherings to extend congratulations and present gifts to Lao students studying in the local area.
11:13 | 10/04/2026
Viet's Home
Mobilizing Foreign Non-Governmental Aid: From Connecting Resources to Co-creating Value
In concretizing the directives and requirements of the leadership of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, the People’s Aid Coordinating Committee (PACCOM) is implementing a “accompanying - co-creation” approach in foreign non-governmental aid cooperation. This approach helps align international resources closely with development needs and priorities, while enhancing the effectiveness of cooperation in a substantive and sustainable manner.
15:09 | 09/04/2026
Viet's Home
Japan-Vietnam Friendship Association Advances Educational Collaboration between Two Countries
The Japan-Vietnam Friendship Association and Nam Viet International Education Group recently signed a cooperation agreement, marking a transition from the initial connection phase to the implementation of concrete activities, thereby contributing to promoting people-to-people exchanges between the two countries in the field of education and training.
09:35 | 09/04/2026
Seas and islands
An Giang Sets Strict Roadmap to Address IUU Yellow Card
Seas and islands
An Giang province has established a strict roadmap with a concrete plan, mobilizing all resources to soon end illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
09:53 | 15/04/2026
Seas and islands
Dak Lak Fishermen Pledge to Combat IUU Fishing
Seas and islands
Hundreds of vessel owners and fishermen in Phu Yen ward, Dak Lak province, have received outreach and signed commitments not to engage in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, as the locality tightens vessel management and strengthens voyage monitoring to prevent violations and help remove the European Commission (EC)’s “yellow card.”
09:52 | 15/04/2026
Seas and islands
Dak Lak Strengthens Measures to Combat Illegal, Unreported Fishing
Seas and islands
In recent years, illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing has continued to pose potential risks, adversely affecting marine resources, the ecological environment, and Vietnam’s reputation in international markets. In response to the urgent need to have the European Commission’s (EC) “yellow card” warning lifted, Dak Lak Province has been implementing a comprehensive set of measures, with a strong focus on public communication and raising legal awareness among citizens, particularly fishermen.
15:13 | 14/04/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Australia-Vietnam Talent Network (AVTN) Officially Launched in Western Australia
The Australia-Vietnam Talent Network (AVTN), a non-profit initiative aimed at connecting Vietnamese human resources in Australia and Vietnam, has officially been launched in Perth, Australia.
14:56 | 14/04/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese Football Tournament in Japan Looks Toward Truong Sa
On April 12, 2026, the Vietnamese football tournament in the Kyushu region - FAVIJA AVF KYUSHU CUP 2026 - took place at the sports ground of the Fukuoka Catholic Theological Seminary.
14:28 | 14/04/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Promoting Vietnam's Image at Pakistan’s Largest International Travel Fair
The Embassy of Vietnam in Pakistan has inaugurated the Vietnam Trade and Tourism Promotion Booth at an international travel fair in Islamabad, aiming to create opportunities for economic cooperation, promote cultural exchange, and attract the interest of international friends as well as local residents.
15:21 | 13/04/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese Community in Australia Raises 1.1 Billion VND for New School in Dien Bien
The Vietnamese expatriate community studying and living in Melbourne, Australia, has mobilized resources to build the Huoi Mau school in Chieng Sinh commune, Dien Bien province, with a total cost of approximately VND 1 billion. This project contributes to improving learning conditions for children in disadvantaged areas and promotes people-to-people diplomacy between Vietnam and Australia.
15:19 | 13/04/2026
World
Singaporean Media Highlights Vietnam’s Foreign Policy Priorities
Singaporean media have observed that the first overseas visit by General Secretary and President To Lam signals Vietnam’s foreign policy priorities.
15:08 | 15/04/2026
World
WTO Director General Praise Vietnam's Practical Contributions
On April 10th, Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), World Trade Organization (WTO) met with WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
15:18 | 13/04/2026
World
India–UAE ties: Indian foreign minister Jaishankar arrives in Abu Dhabi to review strategic partnership
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday landed at Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
21:00 | 12/04/2026
World
Vietnam Promotes Proactive Role in Advancing Multilateralism
At a meeting between ASEAN and the Group of Latin American and Caribbean Countries (GRULAC) held in Austria on April 9, 2026, Vietnam reaffirmed its proactive and active role in promoting multilateralism and strengthening coordination among developing countries.
11:39 | 10/04/2026
Travel
Holiday Travel Shifts Toward Short, Experience-Focused Trips
Vietnam’s upcoming April 30-May 1 holiday is seeing a clear shift in how travelers plan their trips, with short, experience-focused getaways gaining ground over longer journeys.
09:54 | 15/04/2026
Travel
Mui Ne Among Most Searched Destinations in the First Half of the Year
Mui Ne has been attracting visitors thanks to its natural landscapes and diverse range of sports tourism activities. It is also dubbed the “resort capital,” boasting a series of high-end accommodations stretching along the coastline.
14:08 | 11/04/2026
Travel
Vietnam Welcomes over 2 Million International Visitors for Three Consecutive Months
Vietnam’s tourism growth in the first quarter of 2026 is therefore not merely an increase in numbers, but a reflection of the convergence of core competitive advantages amid a world marked by uncertainty.
16:20 | 07/04/2026
Travel
Vietnam Among World’s 28 Most Beautiful Countries
According to the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism, Condé Nast Traveler has recently named Viet Nam among the 28 most beautiful countries in the world. The magazine praised the S-shaped country as a paradise for nature lovers and those who enjoy outdoor experiences.
13:07 | 22/03/2026
Doctoral Candidates Commissioned to Master Core Technologies, with Support of up to VND 1 Billion per Year
The “Program to support outstanding doctoral candidates for the 2026-2030 period” introduces, for the first time, a mechanism for large-scale, direct investment in doctoral candidates, with maximum funding of up to VND 1 billion per person per year.
Vietnam’s Growing Economic Influence Highlighted by Indonesian Media
Statistical data comparing the 10 largest economies in Asia by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over the 1980-2025 period show that the region’s economic center of gravity has shifted significantly.
Proposal to Provide Free Textbooks Nationwide from 2029-2030 Academic Year
The Ministry of Education and Training is drafting regulations on free textbooks, proposing to provide free textbooks to general education students and learners at educational institutions implementing the general education curriculum and the continuing education program at the upper secondary level nationwide from the 2029-2030 academic year.
Lunar New Year 2026 (Year of the Horse) Weather Forecast
The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has released its weather outlook for regions nationwide during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday of the Year of the Horse, from February 13 to 22, 2026 (corresponding to the 26th day of the twelfth lunar month to the 6th day of the Lunar New Year).
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
Multimedia
Women’s Football Tournament Promotes Gender Equality in Lai Chau
Multimedia
In celebration of International Women’s Day (8 March), from 5-7 March 2026, the Plan Office in Lai Chau, in collaboration with the Lai Chau Women’s Union and the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committees of Dao San and Khong Lao communes, organised a women’s football tournament under the theme “Kicking Away Gender Stereotypes.”
14:06 | 10/03/2026
Multimedia
A Photographic Reunion across Decades: Continuum: Vietnam
Multimedia
More than three decades after first travelling across Vietnam with a camera and a notebook, British photojournalist Andy Soloman has returned to the country, not only to photograph it again, but to reconnect with the people whose lives he captured in the early 1990s.
16:37 | 09/03/2026
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