Friendship
Vietnam’s Top Leader Attends Launch of Vietnam–China Border People’s Festival 2026
Throughout history, the people have served as a steadfast bridge and a “source stream” that nurtures and sustains the relationship, enabling Vietnam–China ties to continue advancing and expanding, said Party General Secretary and State President To Lam.
National
Viet Nam, China Sign Cooperation Agreements in Beijing
General Secretary and President of Viet Nam To Lam and General Secretary and President of China witnessed the signing ceremony of cooperation between the two countries in Beijing, April 15.
National
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung Hosts Reception for American Business Delegation
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on Thursday hosted a reception for a delegation of 52 American business leaders, led by Brian McFeeters, Interim President and CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC).
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
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung Hosts Reception for American Business Delegation
National
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on Thursday hosted a reception for a delegation of 52 American business leaders, led by Brian McFeeters, Interim President and CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC).
08:11 | 17/04/2026
National
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 17): Vietnamese Prime Minister Holds Phone Talks with Singaporean Counterpart
National
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 17): Vietnamese Prime Minister holds phone talks with Singaporean counterpart; Vietnam-Turkey cooperation creates impetus for each country’s development; China's Nanning steps up all-around cooperation with Vietnamese localities; Hai Phong - Strategic connectivity anchor in Vietnam–China cooperation.
07:00 | 17/04/2026
National
Viet Nam, China Sign Cooperation Agreements in Beijing
National
General Secretary and President of Viet Nam To Lam and General Secretary and President of China witnessed the signing ceremony of cooperation between the two countries in Beijing, April 15.
10:47 | 16/04/2026
Friendship
Vietnam’s Top Leader Attends Launch of Vietnam–China Border People’s Festival 2026
Throughout history, the people have served as a steadfast bridge and a “source stream” that nurtures and sustains the relationship, enabling Vietnam–China ties to continue advancing and expanding, said Party General Secretary and State President To Lam.
15:58 | 17/04/2026
Friendship
Top Leader Meets Families of Vietnam-China Friendship Contributors in Beijing
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam affirmed that Vietnam always treasures and remembers the great and wholehearted support of the Chinese Party, State and people.
11:17 | 16/04/2026
Friendship
Construction Begins on Two Classrooms in Remote Hon Dat Area
At Van Thanh satellite campus (Tho Son Kindergarten, Hon Dat commune, An Giang province), construction of two new classrooms with a total budget of over VND 1 billion, funded by Associazione ACTI Esperance, has officially begun, helping improve teaching and learning conditions for children in coastal disadvantaged areas.
10:29 | 16/04/2026
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
Viet's Home
Sustaining Land with Bamboo Shoots: New Livelihood for Bru-Van Kieu Women in Quang Tri
In Truong Son Commune (Quang Tri), an area affected by mining activities, a bamboo shoot cultivation model is opening up new livelihood opportunities for the Bru-Van Kieu community. With support from Oxfam in Vietnam, local people are gradually gaining access to technical knowledge, participating in value chains, and stabilizing their incomes.
14:50 | 17/04/2026
Viet's Home
Zhi Shan Foundation Donates 261 Bookcases in Nghe An
On April 13-14, the Zhi Shan Foundation, in coordination with the Nghe An Provincial Children's Protection Fund and local authorities, held inauguration and handover ceremonies for two child-friendly libraries and 261 classroom bookcases for schools across Nghe An province.
14:01 | 17/04/2026
Viet's Home
Maintaining National Standards in a Poor Highland Commune of Dien Bien
Amid the many challenges of the highlands in Dien Bien, Sinh Phinh Semi-Boarding Primary and Lower Secondary Ethnic School has continued to uphold national standards, gradually improving education quality, keeping students in school, and laying a foundation for sustainable development in this particularly disadvantaged area.
12:03 | 17/04/2026
Expats in Vietnam
Lao and Cambodian Students Celebrate Traditional New Year at Friendship School 80
Over April 13-14 in Hanoi, Friendship School 80 organized celebrations of the traditional New Year festivals Bunpimay of Laos and Chol Chhnam Thmay of Cambodia for international students currently studying at the school.
15:13 | 16/04/2026
Viet's Home
CERF Supports 3,200 Households in Gia Lai After Floods
The figures were announced at a conference reviewing the program “Cash Assistance, Housing Recovery and Essential Items Support for Vulnerable Households Affected by Floods in Gia Lai Province,” organized by the Gia Lai Red Cross on April 14.
10:29 | 16/04/2026
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
IMF says India among fastest-growing major economies
In a slowing global economy, India is standing tall—and fast. The IMF has reaffirmed India’s position as the fastest-growing major economy, projecting 6.5% growth for FY27, nearly double the global average
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
Enhancing Value and Brand of Vietnamese Coffee in Global Market
On April 15, 2026, the opening ceremony of the Vietnam National Pavilion at Coffee Expo Seoul 2026 took place at the COEX Convention and Exhibition Center in Seoul, the Republic of Korea, with the participation of numerous representatives from associations, enterprises, and partners in the Korean and international coffee industry.
15:40 | 16/04/2026
World
Chinese Media Spotlight High-Level Visit by Vietnam’s Top Leader To Lam
Regardless of how the international situation evolves, China always regards Vietnam as a priority in its neighborhood diplomacy and will continue to advance comprehensive strategic cooperation.
14:53 | 16/04/2026
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
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
Vietnam-Europe Cooperation on AI in the Judiciary
On April 16, the Embassy of Vietnam in Hungary, in coordination with the Association of Vietnamese Intellectuals in Hungary, organized a scientific workshop titled “Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Court and Judicial System - European Union (EU) Experience and Applications for Vietnam.” The event brought together technology experts, legal scholars, and researchers from Vietnam and various European countries.
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.
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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