Remittance inflows have continued to maintain steady growth, reaffirming their role as an important source of foreign currency, helping to balance foreign exchange supply and demand and stabilise the monetary market in Ho Chi Minh City as well as nationwide.
A national scheme on digital transformation in the cultural sector through 2030, with a vision to 2045, issued recently, is expected to serve as a key driver for cultural institutions, particularly museums and art schools, to rethink how they engage with the public.
The iron casting craft in My Dong village, Hai Phong city, preserves the essence of a long-standing traditional trade while serving as a key driver of the local economy, creating jobs and raising incomes for residents in the port city.
In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam’s total outbound investment, including newly registered and adjusted capital, reached 619.9 million USD, up 2.6 times year-on-year.
Overseas Vietnamese communities worldwide have marked the Commemoration Day of Hung Kings – the nation’s legendary founding father - with solemn ceremonies, reflecting the enduring tradition of “remembering one’s roots.”
Under its new orientation, Da Nang is no longer positioned solely as a tourism hub, but as a regional centre for science and technology, innovation startups, and international finance.
At a working session with a delegation from the Vietnam–Korea Business and Investment Association (VKBIA) led by its Chairman Tran Hai Linh on April 25, Nam praised the association’s role as a vital bridge linking the city with Korean partners. He reaffirmed the city’s readiness to facilitate VKBIA member enterprises in exploring and expanding investment.
Data from Enterprise Singapore indicated that bilateral trade reached 13.6 billion SGD (10.6 billion USD) in Q1, up 38.3% year-on-year. Singapore’s exports to Vietnam rose 6.5% to 7.7 billion SGD (6.03 billion USD), while imports from Vietnam jumped 128.7% to 5.8 billion SGD, a strong signal of Vietnam’s rapidly growing export momentum in the Singapore market.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam offered incense in commemoration of Hung Kings, the legendary founders of Vietnam, at Kinh Thien Palace atop Nghia Linh Mountain in the northern province of Phu Tho on April 26 morning (the 10th day of the third lunar month).
On April 26 morning (the 10th day of the third lunar month), incense-offering ceremonies in tribute to the Hung Kings - the legendary founders of the Vietnamese nation - were solemnly held in localities nationwide on the occasion of the Hung Kings Commemoration Day.
Hanoi – the capital city of Vietnam – has been ranked 25th in the list of the world’s 50 most exciting cities to live and explore in 2026 by the UK-based Time Out magazine.
The palanquin procession to Hung Temple is a distinctive traditional cultural practice, rich in community spirit and reflecting the Vietnamese ethos of “remembering the source when drinking water” as well as deep reverence for ancestors.
Party General Secretary and President To Lam, together with incumbent and former leaders of the Party and State, set out for Nghia Linh Mountain to offer incense in tribute to the Hung Kings, on April 26 morning (the 10th day of the third lunar month) — the Hung Kings Commemoration Day — at the Special National Historical Relic Site of Hung Temple in the northern province of Phu Tho.
In the ancient Xoan villages of Phu Tho province, artisans are busy rehearsing, preparing distinctive performances for visitors. This year’s “Xoan Singing in Ancient Villages” programme is expected to further promote the heritage within the sacred space of Hung Kings worship – honouring the legendary founders of the nation.
The Commemoration of the Hung Kings and the Hung Kings Temple Festival are among the most important festivals of the year for Vietnamese people. The worship of the Hung Kings is not only part of the cultural identity of the Vietnamese community but has also transcended national boundaries to become an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The armed forces of Military Region 5 must fully promote their core role in building an all-people national defence posture closely linked with people’s security and border defence postures, particularly in strategic and sensitive areas, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has said.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on April 25 held separate working sessions with the Ministries of Culture, Sports and Tourism and of Education and Training, reviewing progress, addressing bottlenecks, and outlining strategic reforms to strengthen human capital, cultural development and tourism as key drivers of sustainable, productivity-led growth.
Since early 2026, many supermarket chains in Ho Chi Minh City have begun charging for biodegradable plastic bags to encourage shoppers to bring their own bags and use reusable alternatives, helping reduce plastic waste. Although the shift initially caused some inconvenience, consumers are gradually embracing the change, adjusting both awareness and behavior in support of environmental protection.
In Tuong (classical opera), make-up or “face painting” plays a crucial role. Audiences can tell a character’s personality at first glance from the actor’s face.
Hanoi has been ranked 25th among the world’s 50 most interesting cities to live and explore in 2026 by Time Out, underscoring the Vietnamese capital’s rising appeal on the global tourism map.
Amid volatile global fuel prices, energy efficiency is emerging as a key solution for businesses to cut costs, enhance competitiveness and contribute to national energy security. In response, enterprises are upgrading technologies and optimizing production processes, making energy saving a core strategy to strengthen their edge.
The first session of the 16th National Assembly (NA) concluded on April 24 after 12 days of intensive and efficient work, marked by strong reform-oriented thinking, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man said.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly hosted a special friendship programme at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel on April 24 on the occasion of the State visit to Vietnam by the Republic of Korea's President Lee Jae Myung and his spouse.
Following the visit to China by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam from April 14 to 17, Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei spoke with Vietnam News Agency about the historic “firsts” in the Vietnam-China relations and the prospects for a Vietnam – China community with a shared future.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung on April 23 attended the Vietnam – RoK Economic Forum in Hanoi, where both called for advancing bilateral cooperation in industry, investment and science-technology.
Identifying the marine economy as a strategic pillar, Da Nang is accelerating its development in tandem with logistics, maritime services and industry, aiming to become an internationally scaled coastal megacity. The city is positioning itself as a growth engine for the Central – Central Highlands region and a key gateway linking Vietnam with the Asia–Pacific.
President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hae Kyung took a walk around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi on the evening of April 23. The President is in Vietnam on a State visit at the invitation of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam.
Since the beginning of 2026, surveillance data show 31,927 cases and four deaths nationwide due to dengue fever. Cases were recorded early in the year, mainly in southern provinces and cities. The number of infections may continue to rise in the coming months, especially during the rainy season.
