On April 6, the first session of the 16th National Assembly officially kicked off in a solemn ceremony, marking its first working day with several high-level agendas. The 500 deputies in attendance expressed their profound honour and pride, affirming their commitment to fulfilling their roles as people’s representatives.
The Vietnamese Businesswomen Association in Europe made its debut at a ceremony in Berlin on April 5, marking a new step in connecting Vietnamese female entrepreneurs across the continent.
Deputies to the 16th National Assembly elected Politburo member, Chairman of the 15th National Assembly Tran Thanh Man, a deputy of the 16th legislature, as Chairman of the National Assembly in the 16th tenure at the first session on April 6 morning.
The first session of the 16th National Assembly opened in Hanoi on April 6, marking the start of a new term for the country’s highest legislative body. Expectations are high for a legislature that not only improves the quality of its deliberations, but also strengthens implementation and stays closer to voters in every policy choice.
The National Assembly on April 6 adopted a resolution electing Politburo member and Chairman of the 15th National Assembly Tran Thanh Man as Chairman of the 16th National Assembly.
Vietnam is emerging as a strategic destination for RoK firms to diversify their supply chains, mitigate risks from geopolitical fluctuations, and expand partnerships with local players in the coming period.
According to the municipal Statistics Office, the services sector remained the main growth driver, rising 8.91% and contributing 56% to the city’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth.
The total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue in the first three months of the year were estimated at 1.9 quadrillion VND (72.2 billion USD), a 10.9% increase compared to the same period last year. Excluding the price factor, growth remained steady at 7%.
The first session of the 16th National Assembly opened in Hanoi on the morning of April 6, 2026.
The first session of the 16th National Assembly opened in Hanoi on the morning of April 6. Ahead of the opening ceremony, deputies laid wreaths and paid tribute at the Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh.
Located in Phuoc Dinh commune, the Mui Dinh sand dunes are among the most captivating destinations in the southern part of Khanh Hoa province, known for their unspoilt and distinctive beauty. Spanning hundreds of hectares, vast stretches of white sand create a landscape reminiscent of a “mini desert” along the south-central coastal region.
Vietnam’s total forest area surpassed 14.97 million hectares in 2025, reflecting continued efforts to protect and expand green coverage nationwide. The latest figures also highlight variations across regions and the balance between natural and planted forests, offering a clearer picture of the country’s forestry development.
In today’s episode, we explore how digital transformation is becoming a key driver in preserving and promoting the value of Vietnam’s cultural heritage in the digital era.
Vietnam officially launched its first annual National Health Day (April 7) at a ceremony in Hanoi on April 5, under the theme “Proactive disease prevention – For a healthy Vietnam.”
Recognising e-commerce as a vital driver of the digital economy, the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long is actively supporting local enterprises, cooperatives, and farmers in going digital to expand market outlets for regional specialties.
Following the inscription of the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex as a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site, Ninh Binh province has implemented a range of research programmes in line with recommendations from the UNESCO World Heritage Centre to further enrich the site’s values.
Ho Chi Minh City has recorded a notable improvement in global financial centre rankings amid intensifying competition among financial hubs worldwide.
Located in Tri Ton commune, An Giang province, Krang Kroch Pagoda (also known as Hang Cong Pagoda) is a more than 100-year-old Khmer Theravada Buddhist temple closely associated with the cultural and spiritual life of the Khmer community in the Bay Nui region. Notable for its rare pink hue, the pagoda features traditional Khmer architecture and serves not only as a place of worship but also as an attractive destination for visitors seeking to explore An Giang’s distinctive cultural heritage.
As technology advances at fast speed, 2026 is expected to mark a new phase of cybercrime, with criminals increasingly exploiting AI tools such as deepfakes, voice cloning and virtual personas to carry out ever more sophisticated impersonation scams. In this evolving landscape, prevention goes beyond simply verifying information, it requires strict and reliable authentication processes.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on April 4 for Kuwaiti Ambassador to Vietnam Yousef Ashour Al-Sabbagh, pressing for deeper strategic partnership and energy security cooperation.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has demanded ministries, sectors and localities have a good grasp of the situation, including factors with adverse impacts on Vietnam, especially the complicated developments in the Middle East conflict and other regions worldwide, to make timely, flexible, and effective policy response in efforts to secure double-digit growth.
Facing unprecedented global shocks, Vietnam’s Government navigated crisis with flexibility and resolve - ensuring stability, sustaining growth, and reinforcing public trust.
Following the merger of three localities, Ho Chi Minh City’s agricultural land area has quadrupled, opening up new opportunities for modern, high-quality, market-oriented farming with higher added value.
Authorities in Quang Lap commune in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong are stepping up efforts to preserve Churu traditional pottery, a centuries-old craft now at risk of disappearing as the number of artisans continues to decline.
The Ministry of Health is working to integrate periodic health check-up data into citizens’ electronic health records, in a move aimed at strengthening preventive healthcare.
The application of off-season and staggered cultivation techniques, along with early ripening methods, is opening up an effective pathway for farmers in Phieng Khoai commune, Son La province to enhance product value while easing pressure from peak harvest periods, which often lead to falling prices and intense market competition. In the 2026 crop, early-ripening plums have recorded both high yields and favourable prices, bringing great excitement to local growers.
The Government Office on March 31 issued a notice conveying the conclusions of Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha at the 33rd meeting of the Steering Committee for Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, underscoring the need for urgent and comprehensive measures to address shortcomings identified by the European Commission (EC).
More than 5.28 million Chinese visitors traveled to Vietnam in 2025, accounting for around 25% of total international arrivals. The rollout of cross-border QR payments is expected to remove payment barriers, boost tourism spending, and open up new opportunities for domestic businesses.
