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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Vietnam is under pressure to position battery energy storage systems (BESS) as strategic energy infrastructure, as fast-growing renewable capacity highlights grid stability challenges and opens up a multi-billion-dollar market for domestic firms.
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.
Madame Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, and Madame Kim Hae Kyung, spouse of Republic of Korea President Lee Jae Myung, visited the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi on the morning of April 23, 2026.
Madame Kim Hae Kyung, spouse of Republic of Korea President Lee Jae Myung, attended the Korea Culture and Tourism Festival 2026 in Hanoi on April 23. The event was jointly organised by the Korea Tourism Organisation and the Korean Cultural Centre in Vietnam.
With favourable natural conditions, a long history of cultivation, and a development orientation under the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme, Suoi Giang’s Shan Tuyet tea is steadily enhancing its value and expanding its market reach.
On the afternoon of April 22, at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse hosted a ceremonial welcome for President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung and his spouse, who are on a state visit to Vietnam. The ceremony was conducted with the highest protocol accorded to a visiting head of state. Following the welcome, the two leaders held talks.
Phu Quoc special zone in An Giang province received more than 1 million international visitors in the first four months of 2026, up 61.5% year-on-year and reaching nearly 50% of its annual target.
President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung and his spouse arrived in Hanoi on April 21, beginning a four-day state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse.
The Mobile Police is a core armed force of the People’s Public Security, tasked with protecting national security and maintaining social order and safety. Equipped with specialised gear, the force serves as a “steel shield” against terrorism, riots and dangerous crime, helping ensure a safe environment for social activities and national development.
The Po Klong Garai Tower, a special national relic site of architecture and art in Khanh Hoa province, was built in the late 13th century in honour of King Po Klong Garai, who made significant contributions to the development of irrigation systems.
Off the eastern coast of Quang Tri province, Con Co Island, once dubbed the “steel island” during wartime, has taken on a new appearance, greener and more tranquil.
The enduring charm of Hue National School, with more than a century of history, continues to captivate generations of students, as well as local residents and visitors to the former imperial capital.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam visited the China-ASEAN Artificial Intelligence Application Cooperation Centre in Nanning on the morning of April 17 as part of his state visit to China.
Dong Thap province has more than 7,740 hectares of forest land. During the dry season, prolonged heat and falling or depleted water levels in canals and ditches heighten the risk of forest fires. In response, forest owners are proactively implementing a range of prevention measures, with a strong focus on applying modern technologies and equipment to monitor and detect fire risks early and from afar.
Amid the rocky plateau of Ha Giang, Mong women in Lung Tam commune, Tuyen Quang province continue to transform traditional hemp weaving into distinctive, practical cultural products.
On April 15 morning, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping and his spouse hosted a grand welcome ceremony for General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse during their State visit to China, with the highest honours reserved for a head of state.
During his ongoing official visit to Italy, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man held talks with President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies Lorenzo Fontana in Rome.
Vietnam’s total power output reached 76.86 billion kWh in the first quarter of this year, marking a year-on-year increase of 6.6%.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam, accompanied by his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, arrived in Beijing on the morning of April 14, beginning a four-day state visit to China at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping and his spouse.
An Dinh Palace in the central city of Hue was built in 1917, originally comprising 10 structures. Today, only three remain relatively intact: the Main Gate, Trung Lap Pavilion, and Khai Tuong Pavilion, which features the appearance of a European-style castle in the heart of ancient Hue.
The Pavie ancient stone road was once a vital route connecting former Phong Tho district of Lai Chau province and former Bat Xat district of Lao Cai province. It was designed and constructed in the early 20th century. The two northern provinces have collaborated on surveying, preserving, and revitalising this route, promising to create a unique, sustainable green tourism route that deeply connects the two localities.
