Following the Party’s policy on digital transformation, Resolution 57 is taking shape through practical changes in the lives of people in the northern province of Tuyen Quang, helping residents access public services more conveniently and efficiently.
A flock of six spot-billed pelicans has recently been recorded at Tram Chim National Park in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap, marking the return of the endangered species after a six-year absence.
At the One Health Summit in Lyon, France, international experts praised Vietnam as a frontrunner in applying an integrated approach to controlling diseases and protecting the health of humans, animals, and the environment.
At its first session, the 16th National Assembly is set to review and pass eight draft laws and one resolution, underscoring its strong sense of action and determination. The adoption of multiple amended laws at the very outset of the term highlights the proactive and results-driven approach of the new legislature.
Politburo member, Permanent member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Tran Cam Tu will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to pay official visits to Laos and Cambodia from April 9 to 10. The visits are expected to further consolidate and deepen political trust between Vietnam and its two neighbours.
Vietnam–Mexico relations have been continously strengthened and developed over more than half a century, particularly in trade, with Mexico currently serving as Vietnam’s second-largest trading partner in Latin America.
The Ministry of Finance has recently released the draft for public feedback, with the decree expected to take effect from July 1. The draft specifies 21 categories of tax-exempt income, adding five, aimed at encouraging individuals working in priority sectors aligned with national development strategies.
Despite the domestic e-commerce market reaching an estimated 31 billion USD in 2025, placing Vietnam among the world’s top 10 and top three in ASEAN, total import-export turnover via e-commerce stood at just 4.45 billion USD.
In early April, a festive atmosphere spreads across Nua Ngam commune, Dien Bien province, as the Bun Huot Nam Water-Splashing Festival takes place, attracting many locals and visitors. Traditional rituals and joyful water-splashing activities blend together to create a lively cultural setting.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam met with officials and staff of the Presidential Office on April 7, shortly after being elected State President.
The 16th National Assembly on April 7 elected Le Minh Hung as Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for the 2026–2031 term, with full support from all deputies present at the first session.
Ho Chi Minh City has, for the first time, simultaneously deployed 64 free health check-up points for approximately 16,000 residents, with the participation of 58 hospitals and medical centres. This initiative not only assists the public in early disease screening but also aims to enhance access to preventive medicine, moving towards comprehensive healthcare for all city residents.
Party General Secretary To Lam elected as State President for 2026–2031 term
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on April 6 for UK Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew, assuring the diplomat that Vietnam attaches importance to the reinforcement of its ties with the UK.
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.
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.
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.
