Hai Phong Targets USD 4-5 Million in Foreign Non-governmental Aid Annually
23/04/2026 11:15
The Hai Phong Department of Foreign Affairs has recently issued Plan No. 50 on the city’s socio-economic development, national defense and security, and external relations for the 2026-2030 period. The plan identifies strengthening the mobilization of foreign non-governmental aid as one of the key tasks, aimed at supplementing resources for sustainable development.
Lao Cai Boosts Holiday Appeal with Adventure and Water Sports
23/04/2026 10:56
A series of exciting adventure tourism activities such as the paragliding program “Flying over the Water-Pouring Season” and spectacular jet ski performances at Thac Ba Lake are expected to be key highlights helping Lao Cai attract visitors, especially during peak periods like the upcoming April 30-May 1 holiday.
Viet Nam-RoK Friendship Strengthened from An Giang
23/04/2026 10:54
Through a range of exchange, networking, and community support activities, the provincial Viet Nam-RoK Friendship Association has been contributing to enhancing mutual understanding and strengthening ties between the peoples of the two countries.
Lam Dong Forms Interagency Task Force to Combat IUU Fishing
23/04/2026 10:46
The task force will operate on a part-time basis, dissolve itself upon completing its duties, and use the seals of its respective agencies to issue official documents.
An Giang Combat IUU Fishing Violation by Tightening Boat Management
23/04/2026 10:45
The Provincial People's Committee of An Giang (An Giang) has just issued Plan No. 209/KH-UBND, dated April 20, 2026, implementing the recommendations of the European Commission (EC) on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, together with the whole country to timely remove the "yellow card" warning by October 2026, and build an effective and sustainable fishery by 2030.
Electronic Fishing Logbooks Drive Modernization in Ho Chi Minh City
23/04/2026 10:45
After more than three years of pilot implementation, the use of electronic fishing logbooks on offshore vessels in Ho Chi Minh City has begun to deliver clear results, contributing to the modernization of fisheries management, improving data transparency, and strengthening control over fishing activities in line with regulations.
India-Russia pact signals major defence shift
23/04/2026 07:00
The Indo-Russian Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS), signed in 2025, has been reported to have come into force, enabling reciprocal access to facilities such as bases, ports, and airfields primarily for logistical support, supplies, and operational needs.
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 23): Vietnam–China Border Forces Hold Talks, Confer Friendship Envoy Title
23/04/2026 07:00
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 23): Vietnam’s top leader hosts welcome ceremony for RoK President; Vietnam values ties with Estonia – a Baltic gateway; Vietnam proposes “silver economy”, inclusive digital transformation at UNESCAP 82; Vietnam–China border forces hold talks, confer Friendship Envoy title.
When Books Open Door to Knowledge for Children in Border Area of Muong Nhe
22/04/2026 15:02
In the border commune of Muong Nhe (Dien Bien), where many students first hold a book only upon entering Grade 1, Tran Van Tho Semi-Boarding Primary School for Ethnic Minority Students is quietly cultivating a reading culture, helping books become the shortest path for highland children to access knowledge.
Festive Hanoi: Dynamic Blend of Culture, Heritage, and Travel Experiences Awaits Visitors
22/04/2026 14:39
With a diverse lineup of events and innovative travel products, the capital’s tourism sector is striving to reinforce its image as a safe, friendly, and high-quality destination during this year’s holiday season.
India’s Reset Of The Indus Waters Treaty
22/04/2026 12:00
India’s response was its decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, marking a historic shift from treating water as a guaranteed entitlement to using it as a conditional strategic tool.
Australian Veteran’s Son Returns Diary of Vietnamese Martyr
22/04/2026 11:24
On April 20, at the Embassy of Vietnam in Canberra, Glenn Mathews, an Australian citizen and the son of an Australian veteran who served in the war in Vietnam, handed over the diary of martyr Vo Van Cong. The diary had been found by Mathews’s father in 1968.
Poetry Spreads Message of Peace Between Vietnam and New Zealand
22/04/2026 11:12
On April 21 in Hanoi, a Vietnam-New Zealand poetry exchange themed “Poetry and connection for peace” took place, contributing to enhanced mutual understanding, the promotion of cultural exchange, and the strengthening of friendship between the peoples of the two countries.
Strengthening Social Foundations through Vietnam-China Border People’s Festival and Youth Red Study Tour
22/04/2026 10:56
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.
Quang Ngai Seizes Large Haul of Explosives Linked to IUU Fishing
22/04/2026 10:26
Border guard forces in Quang Ngai province, in coordination with Van Tuong commune police and Coast Guard Region 2 on April 18, caught a suspect red-handed transporting and illegally storing more than 350kg of explosives. The operation not only helped ensure local security and order but also demonstrated strong commitment to enforcing regulations against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Zhi Shan Foundation Awards 248 Scholarships and Establishes Three Libraries for Students in Hue
21/04/2026 16:04
The grant from the project “Support for disadvantaged children in Hue City,” funded by the Zhi Shan Foundation (Taiwan, China), has a total value of VND 1.5 billion (equivalent to USD 59,873). It focuses on key areas including educational support, improving learning conditions, fostering a reading culture, and enhancing students’ skills.
Vietnamese Community in Japan Marks Hung Kings Anniversary with Cultural Festival in Osaka
21/04/2026 14:57
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.
Vietnamese Nationals in Japan’s Sanriku Earthquake-Affected Areas Confirmed Safe
21/04/2026 14:14
Following the strong earthquake that struck off the coast of the Sanriku region on the afternoon of April 20, causing widespread tremors and triggering tsunami warnings across several northeastern coastal prefectures of Japan, the Vietnamese community in the affected areas has been confirmed safe.
Proposed Cultural Boost: 2% Budget Floor and New National Holiday
21/04/2026 13:58
The draft Resolution on the development of Vietnamese culture introduces a range of breakthrough mechanisms, including ensuring a minimum allocation of 2% of the state budget for culture and granting employees a paid day off on “Vietnam Cultural Day".
Tradewind Finance Provides USD 2.5 Million Non-Recourse Export Factoring Facility to Vietnamese Cable Exporter
21/04/2026 11:42
Tradewind Finance has provided a USD 2.5 million non-recourse export factoring facility to a cable manufacturer based in Vietnam. The facility, structured by Tradewind's Shanghai office, converts export receivables into immediate liquidity and provides credit protection on buyers in the United States and Australia. With this structure in place, the exporter maintains 90-day open account terms for its international buyers without placing pressure on working capital.
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