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Many localities prepare scenarios to allow students back to school
Many localities in the country have prepared scenarios to ensure safety for students when they return to school.
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Schools in Hanoi’s 17 suburban districts and towns are ready to receive students back after the city authorities allowed ninth graders in those localities to go to school again on November 22 after months of remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Vietnamese, Cambodian journalists strengthen cooperation
The Vietnam Journalists Association and the Club of Cambodian Journalists agreed to enhance coordination and information sharing between media agencies, exchange experience in professional training and technology application in journalism, and regularly organise training programmes for reporters and editors.
Vietnam steps up implementation of ethnic affairs strategy through 2030
To accelerate the implementation of the the Ethnic Affairs Strategy by 2030, with a vision toward 2045, the Prime Minister requested ministries, agencies and local authorities to continue thoroughly carrying out the Party and State’s policies on ethnic affairs, enhancing the effectiveness of State management and strengthening oversight of policy implementation.
Ca Mau accelerates efforts to remove IUU fishing-related warning through vessel data clean-up
There has been significant progress in document management, with Ca Mau successfully tracing all 218 vessels whose registrations have been revoked since 2020, and achieving 100% digitalisation of records for vessels with expired fishing licenses.
Facebooker investigated for allegedly posting content insulting State agencies, officials
A resident in Hue has been charged with “abusing the rights to democracy and freedom to infringe upon the interests of the State and the rights and lawful interests of organisations and individuals” under Article 331 of the Penal Code.
Remains of 158 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers, experts repatriated from Cambodia
During the second phase of the 25th campaign alone, nearly two months of operations under challenging terrain and weather conditions, as well as the dangers posed by unexploded ordnance, enabled search teams to recover 158 sets of remains, bringing the total number recovered during the campaign to 322.
Central Steering Committee for new rural development programme established
The Central Steering Committee is tasked with assisting the PM in directing and coordinating the implementation of the national target programme during 2026–2030, particularly in addressing major inter-sectoral issues related to management and execution.
No “blind spots” in crackdown on smuggling, counterfeit goods
In the Jan-April period, authorities nationwide uncovered and handled nearly 44,000 cases related to smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods, while initiating 1,464 criminal cases involving 2,277 suspects, according to the National Steering Committee for Combating Smuggling, Commercial Fraud and Counterfeit Goods (National Steering Committee 389).
Authorities step up crackdown on violations of copyright, IP right
Inspection activities will focus on detecting and handling violations related to software copyright infringement at enterprises; as well as piracy involving films, music, television programmes and video games in the digital environment.
Overseas Vietnamese community contributes to national unity, development
According to Chairman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs Nguyen Trung Kien, many overseas Vietnamese entrepreneurs have achieved success in developed economies, gaining experience in corporate governance, advanced technologies, and international-standard operations.
Hanoi steps up crackdown on counterfeit goods, IP infringements
The agency has set a target of increasing the number of handled cases by at least 20% compared to the same period last year between May 7 and 30. Inspection and monitoring activities will continue beyond May 30 on a regular, focused and systematic basis across the city.
📝OP-ED: Beyond rhetoric, urban reconstruction moves ahead
Transport infrastructure development is a key task in the capital’s major development strategies, closely linked with the Hanoi Capital Master Plan with a 100-year vision and the implementation of the revised Capital Law. A series of major projects, including ring roads, urban railways, national railways and regional economic connectivity projects such as the Red River Landscape Boulevard Axis, are being implemented to enhance connectivity, promote the growth of Hanoi and the country, and lay the foundation for urban reconstruction in a modern, synchronised and sustainable direction.
Hai Phong tops administrative reform, public satisfaction indexes in 2025
This marked the third time Hai Phong has led the country in the PAR INDEX and the second consecutive year it has maintained the top position in both the PAR INDEX and SIPAS.
Ministry of Justice leads 2025 Public Administration Reform Index
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) clinched the top spot in Vietnam’s 2025 Public Administration Reform Index for ministries and ministry-level agencies, scoring 95.48%.
358 sets of martyrs’ remains recovered between March 15 and May 6
Under the campaign, authorities aim to recover around 7,000 sets of martyrs’ remains, complete sample collection from approximately 232,000 unidentified graves by the second quarter of 2027, and conduct DNA testing on around 18,000 sets of remains.
Dong Nai – aspiration to rise in new era
Following its merger and status elevation to Vietnam’s seventh centrally-run city starting April 30, 2026, Dong Nai is entering a pivotal phase to reposition its role and standing within a broader development landscape. More than an administrative upgrade, the move—coupled with strategic projects such as Long Thanh International Airport—is opening new space for the southern locality to make socio-economic breakthroughs, strengthen regional connectivity and reshape its development model toward services, tourism and innovation.
Vietnam hands over rescued fishermen, vessels to Chinese authorities
Vietnamese authorities also provided the Chinese side with photographs and video footage recording the rescue operation and repairs to the vessels, demonstrating transparency and Vietnam’s full efforts in maritime search and rescue.
VIETLEAD 2026 fosters young Vietnamese leadership network in Europe
With its practical value and long-term vision, VIETLEAD 2026 is expected to become an important platform for connecting and developing the next generation of young Vietnamese leaders in Europe.
Vietnam to roll out pre-arrival information system nationwide
The PAI system enables international travellers to provide essential information related to their trips prior to arrival in Vietnam. Once declarations are completed, immigration authorities can analyse the data and process entry procedures in a timely manner, helping travellers avoid long queues and waiting times at immigration checkpoints.
Coast Guard rescues distressed fishing vessel with 57 fishermen near Truong Sa
The Coast Guard Region 2 Command on May 10 successfully carried out an emergency rescue operation for a fishing vessel carrying 57 fishermen after it was severely damaged in a collision with an unidentified cargo ship in waters near the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago.
Government approves framework to overhaul adoption law
Three broad policy directions for amending the Law on Adoption have been endorsed in Resolution 123 issued on May 6, which tasks the Ministry of Justice with drafting a revised law for Government review by June. Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau will oversee the process.
