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HCM City launches cultural events to mark Reunification Day
Ho Chi Minh City launched a series of cultural and sporting events on April 19 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025).

Over 10,000 people join first parade rehearsal in Ho Chi Minh City
A total of 38 military and police units took part in the first large-scale parade rehearsal on Le Duan Street in Ho Chi Minh City, gearing up for the 50th anniversary of national reunification. The rehearsal, held on the evening of April 18 drew thousands of city residents eager to witness the impressive display.

Special collection of a thousand ceramic buffaloes
Gia Thuy pottery village, located in Nho Quan district, the northern province of Ninh Binh, is a land seemingly born for ceramics. Blessed with distinctive yellow-brown clay, the village's ceramic works retain a rustic and sincere charm, carrying the soul of both the earth and its people.

Businesses' registered capital sees two-fold rise in Q1
Total capital injected into the economy in the first three months of the year—including additional capital from existing enterprises—reached nearly 1.39 quadrillion VND, almost 2.1 times higher than the same period last year, reflecting a positive trend in business investment, reported the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

Total retail sales of goods, services up 9.9% in Q1
In March, total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue rose 10.8% compared to the same period last year, driven by the increasing demand for national holidays, and the growing number of foreign visitors to Vietnam.

Art in the flames of war
The exhibition “Huynh Phuong Dong's Journey” – the largest ever dedicated to the soldier-artist – features 150 standout works. Organised by the Vietnam Museum of Fine Arts with the Vietnam Fine Arts Association and the artist's family, it marks 50 years of national reunification and the 100th birth anniversary of Huynh Phuong Dong.

Vietnamese artist crafts portraits of national heroes with a hammer
With nothing more than a hammer and sheets of glass, a Vietnamese artist has created captivating portraits of Vietnamese leaders — including President Ho Chi Minh, General Vo Nguyen Giap, and General Secretaries of the Communist Party of Vietnam across different eras.

PM kick-starts construction, innauguration of 80 key national projects
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presided over a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on April 19 to launch the construction of and inaugurate 80 key national projects and major works across the country, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025).

Agro-forestry-aquatic product exports increase over 13% in Q1
Vietnam's agro-forestry-aquatic product exports reached 6.14 billion USD in March, bringing the total export value in the first quarter of this year to 15.7 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 13%.

E-commerce tax revenue rises 19% in Q1
The tax revenue from online business activities reached 34.5 trillion VND (over 1.3 billion USD) in the first quarter of 2025, up 19% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Where motorbikes don’t roar, but tell stories
In a small alley in Hanoi’s Dong Da district, there is a very special "motorbike workshop." Here, you won’t hear the roar of engines or smell the scent of oil—only the gentle fragrance of clay and the skilled hands of a man with a unique passion.

Party leader receives Warburg Pincus CEO
Party General Secretary To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on April 18 for Jeffrey David Perlman, CEO of the US-based investment fund Warburg Pincus and Chairman of the US-ASEAN Business Council.

Vietnam – China friendship youth meeting concludes
The 24th Vietnam – China Youth Friendship Meeting wrapped up in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh on April 17.

Three destinations help Vietnam surpass Singapore to become Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing tourism star
In 2024, Vietnam surpassed Singapore to become the third most-visited country in the region, welcoming 17.5 million international arrivals - just behind Malaysia with 25 million and Thailand with 35 million.

Mountainous province promotes reading culture among youth
Recognising the importance of building a reading culture to improve education quality, the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien has implemented various initiatives through its library system and schools to bring books closer to young readers, fostering knowledge and a lifelong reading habit in the community.

Three Vietnamese players join ASEAN All-Stars Team for match against MU
Three players of the Vietnamese national football team have officially been selected by the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) to the ASEAN All-Stars Team which will have a friendly match against Manchester United next month, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) announced on April 16.

135 dishes from one fruit: Vinh Long sets new Vietnamese culinary record
The Thanh Tra Festival in Vinh Long has just set a new Vietnamese record with 135 dishes and drinks made from thanh tra fruit (Bouea macrophylla).

Vietnam hopes for UN’s continued assistance in green transition: State leader
Receiving UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed, who is in Vietnam to attend the 4th Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit in Hanoi on April 17, State President Luong Cuong proposed the UN to continue supporting Vietnam in several priority areas, including realising the Sustainable Development Goals, building a rule-of-law state, digital transformation, green transition, addressing climate change, and tackling global challenges.

Vietnamese, Ethiopian PMs enjoy breakfast, visit Tran Quoc Pagoda
On April 17 morning, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife invited his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali and his spouse to enjoy typical dishes of Hanoi and Vietnam, while also introducing them to Vietnam's culinary culture.

PM puts forth initiatives for sustainable and people-centred green transition
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a High-level Plenary Discussion on "Sustainable and people-centred green transition” within the framework of the 4th Partnership for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit in Hanoi on April 16 afternoon.