National
Le Minh Hung Elected Prime Minister for 2026-2031 term
At the session, 495 out of 495 lawmakers voted in favour of the resolution approving his appointment. The resolution affirms that Le Minh Hung, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission, and a deputy to the 16th NA, will serve as Prime Minister for the 2026-2031 term.
National
Party General Secretary To Lam Elected as State President for 2026-2031 Term
Presenting a draft resolution on the election of the State President, NA General Secretary and Chairman of the NA Office Le Quang Manh stated that, based on the Constitution, relevant legal provisions and the official vote-counting record, the legislature resolved to elect Party General Secretary To Lam as State President.
Friendship
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.
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
Four Proposals to Promote Viet Nam-Singapore Relations in Key Areas
On April 2 in Hanoi, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Singapore to Vietnam Rajpal Singh. At the reception, President Phan Anh Son put forward four proposals to strengthen bilateral relations through people-to-people diplomacy, focusing on science and technology, finance, and modern governance.
11:37 | 03/04/2026
Information Sharing and Cooperation Orientation with Foreign NGOs in 2026
On April 2 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, in coordination with the Committee for Foreign Non-Governmental Organization Affairs, held the 2026 Information Sharing Conference with foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs), aiming to promptly provide updates and operational orientations for organizations working in Viet Nam.
10:51 | 03/04/2026
National
Le Minh Hung Elected Prime Minister for 2026-2031 term
National
At the session, 495 out of 495 lawmakers voted in favour of the resolution approving his appointment. The resolution affirms that Le Minh Hung, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission, and a deputy to the 16th NA, will serve as Prime Minister for the 2026-2031 term.
16:00 | 07/04/2026
National
Party General Secretary To Lam Elected as State President for 2026-2031 Term
National
Presenting a draft resolution on the election of the State President, NA General Secretary and Chairman of the NA Office Le Quang Manh stated that, based on the Constitution, relevant legal provisions and the official vote-counting record, the legislature resolved to elect Party General Secretary To Lam as State President.
11:21 | 07/04/2026
National
Foreign Parliamentary Leaders Congratulate Chairman of Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly
National
At the First Session of the 16th National Assembly, Member of the Politburo and Chairman of the 15th National Assembly Tran Thanh Man was re-elected by an absolute vote of confidence to serve as Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for the 16th tenure. On this occasion, parliamentary leaders of Laos, China, and Cambodia sent messages and letters of congratulations.
10:04 | 07/04/2026
Friendship
Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association Extends Bunpimay New Year Greetings to Lao Embassy
On April 6 in Hanoi, a delegation of the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association, led by Nguyen Dac Vinh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Culture and Social Affairs of the 15th tenure, and President of the Association, visited the Embassy of Laos in Vietnam to extend congratulations on the occasion of the Bunpimay New Year 2026 (Buddhist Era 2569).
15:51 | 07/04/2026
Friendship
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
Friendship
Sri Lankan Ambassador Visits Bac Ninh to Boost People-to-people Exchanges
The Viet Nam-Sri Lanka Friendship Association, in coordination with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Viet Nam, organized a working visit by Sri Lanka’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Viet Nam, Poshitha Perera, to Bac Ninh province on April 3.
07:15 | 06/04/2026
Friendship
Enhancing Role of Kyushu-Vietnam Friendship Association in Strenghthen Relations
The Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka (Japan) has recently received a delegation from the Kyushu-Vietnam Friendship Association, led by its President, Hoshino Hiroshi, along with members of the Association.
09:11 | 05/04/2026
Viet's Home
Scaling Up Violence Prevention and Response Model for Women and Girls in Ha Tinh
Recently, the Department of Health of Ha Tinh province, with technical support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and funding from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), launched the project “Scaling up the model of preventing and responding to violence against women and girls in Ha Tinh, 2025-2027”.
08:06 | 06/04/2026
Viet's Home
Spreading the Peace Message of Vietnam Friendship Village to International Friends
The Vietnam Friendship Village (the Village) must prioritize building a team of staff and teachers who are not only medical and educational experts but also possess profound patience and empathy for those under their care.
14:25 | 31/03/2026
Viet's Home
Gia Lai Province Expands Comprehensive Cooperation with Provinces in Laos and Cambodia
Gia Lai Province recently hosted a cooperation signing conference with four Southern Lao provinces (Attapeu, Champasak, Salavan, Sekong) and three northeastern Cambodian provinces (Ratanakiri, Stung Treng, Preah Vihear) for the 2026-2030 period.
14:12 | 31/03/2026
Viet's Home
Advancing Climate Resilience for Ethnic Minorities through the “MekongElevate” Project
Organized by CARE in Vietnam in coordination with the Son La Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the “MekongElevate: Green and Sustainable Adaptation for Ethnic Minorities” project is officially launched.
10:48 | 30/03/2026
Viet's Home
Exciting Thai Culture Festival Opens in Hanoi
From March 27 to 29, the "Thai Rhythm Festival in Hanoi 2026" took place at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, centered on the theme “Creative Life – Creative Rhythm”. This free, open-to-public event was organized by the Royal Thai Embassy in Hanoi.
10:43 | 30/03/2026
Viet's Home
Semi-boarding Kitchens Nourish Futures for Children in Dong Thap, Quang Tri
Semi-boarding kitchens at Tan Thanh A Kindergarten in Dong Thap and the Pa Ling campus in Quang Tri have recently been handed over, as part of efforts to support the “Nutrition for Poor and Disabled Children” program launched by the Vietnam Red Cross Society. The initiative aims to improve nutrition as well as learning and living conditions for disadvantaged children.
10:36 | 30/03/2026
Viet's Home
Part 2: The Network Behind the Attack in Dak Lak
The attack in Dak Lak on June 11, 2023 showed signs of an organized network, with links between the group “Montagnards Stand for Justice” (MSFJ), the “Boat People SOS” (BPSOS), along with external support and advocacy activities.
14:32 | 25/03/2026
Viet's Home
Part 1: No Justification for Violence Targeting Civilians
The attack in Dak Lak on June 11, 2023 claimed the lives of nine people, including local officials and civilians. This was an act of particularly grave violence, running counter to the fundamental moral and legal standards upheld by all societies.
11:27 | 25/03/2026
Seas and islands
Localities Accelerate EC Recommendations to Remove IUU “Yellow Card”
Seas and islands
An Giang, Lam Dong and Da Nang are implementing synchronized measures in line with recommendations of the European Commission (EC), from tightening fishing vessel management and traceability to handling violations, aiming to soon remove the IUU “yellow card” and develop sustainable fisheries.
10:41 | 07/04/2026
Seas and islands
Lam Dong Steps Up IUU Fight, Aims for Sustainable Fisheries
Seas and islands
With a range of synchronized and decisive measures, Lam Dong province is focusing on implementing efforts to prevent and combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
15:23 | 01/04/2026
Seas and islands
Ha Tinh Tightens Fight Against Illegal Fishing, Aims to Lift IUU Yellow Card
Seas and islands
The Chairman of the Ha Tinh Provincial People’s Committee has issued an official telegram to continue focusing on tasks to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the province, in order to strictly implement Official Dispatch No. 03/CD-TTg dated January 13, 2026 of the Prime Minister and related directives from central and provincial authorities.
14:40 | 01/04/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnam Stands Out at the Châteaudun Carnaval Parade 2026 (France)
Cultural performances rich in Vietnamese identity made a strong impression at the Châteaudun Carnaval Parade 2026, themed “Wonderful World,” held on the afternoon of April 4, 2026, in the city of Châteaudun, Eure-et-Loir province, France.
10:43 | 07/04/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site in Savannakhet (Laos) Inaugurated
On April 2nd, the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, in coordination with the Government Committee of Savannakhet Province (Laos), held a ceremony to inaugurate the renovated historical site of President Ho Chi Minh in Savannakhet Province.
16:08 | 05/04/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
“My Vietnam Story” Contest Promotes Vietnamese Language and Culture in Thailand
Recently, in Bangkok, the Embassy of Vietnam in Thailand, in coordination with Srinakharinwirot University, organized the final round of a Vietnamese-speaking and Vietnamese cultural performance contest under the theme “My Vietnam Story.”
15:46 | 03/04/2026
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese Youth in Russia: Pioneering and Creative
The Youth Union Executive Committee - Vietnamese Student Association in Russia organized a series of meaningful activities during Youth Month on March 29, 2026, in Moscow.
11:35 | 01/04/2026
World
Vietnam Commits to Action on Gender Equality and the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Promoting gender equality is a shared responsibility of society as a whole, requiring the participation of both men and women through concrete and sustained actions to build a safe, equitable, and enabling environment for women and girls.
15:20 | 03/04/2026
World
India clears transport aircraft purchases worth $25 billion
India approved proposals worth $25 billion on Friday to buy transport aircraft,
15:14 | 30/03/2026
World
Why India’s strategic partnership with Israel continues to deepen
India’s strategic partnership with Israel has expanded steadily over the past three decades, evolving from limited diplomatic engagement into a security and technology relationship
12:00 | 25/03/2026
World
Air India tightens fitness norms for crew
New Air India fitness policy has strict measures for cabin crew found to be underweight, overweight or obese
07:00 | 23/03/2026
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
Travel
Vietnamese Passport Reaches Highest Rank in 11 Years
In the March ranking of the Henley Passport Index, Vietnam’s passport rose seven places compared to 2025, ranking 84th and reaching its highest position in the past 11 years.
15:54 | 18/03/2026
Travel
Vietnam Tourism Attracts French Visitors
Vietnam is increasingly affirming its appeal to French tourists thanks to a harmonious combination of diverse natural landscapes, rich cultural identity, and the country’s dynamic development.
11:43 | 18/03/2026
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).
Promoting Vietnam’s Ao Dai at London Fashion Week 2026
On February 3 in Hanoi, the project “Ao Dai Fashion Week London 2026”, aimed at promoting Vietnamese culture, was officially introduced to the media and the public under the message “A Runway of Heritage, A Future of Style.”
Dinh Bac Wins Golden Boot at 2026 AFC U23 Championship
Striker Nguyen Dinh Bac claimed the Golden Boot at the AFC U23 Championship 2026 with four goals, setting a historic milestone for Vietnamese football.
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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