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Vietnam wins runner-up title at world’s largest robotics competition
Vietnam’s GreenAms Robotics Team 24751 from Hanoi – Amsterdam High School for the Gifted has claimed the runner-up title at the 2025 FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) World Championship held in Houston, the US.
HCM City forum strengthens Vietnam’s semiconductor, high-tech supply chains
Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan highlighted that the city has established itself as an attractive destination for investments in the domains, given its complete ecosystem to develop emerging industries with sound human resources and numerous semiconductor enterprises.
Work begins on two hi-tech factories in Bac Ninh province
Since the beginning of this year, Bac Ninh has attracted approximately 1.45 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI). To date, the province has granted investment registration certificates to over 2,400 valid FDI projects, with a total registered capital of 31.3 billion USD, ranking 7th nationwide in terms of investment attraction
Politburo's science-tech resolution gives push to socio-economic development
Vietnam has set ambitious milestones, aiming to rank among the top three ASEAN countries in artificial intelligence (AI) research and development, digital competitiveness, and the e-government development index by 2030.
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The Youth Volunteer Movement during the resistance against American Imperialism
During the most challenging moments of the resistance against American imperialism, the Youth Volunteer forces - with their spirit of sacrifice and determination - made a profound contribution to the nation's historic victory in the spring of 1975.
Nearly 30 km of Ben Luc – Long Thanh expressway to be operated from April 28
Nearly 30 km of the Ben Luc-Long Thanh expressway will be put into operation from April 28, 2025, helping ease congestion on National Highways 1, 51, and the Ho Chi Minh City–Long Thanh–Dau Giay Expressway.
Tan Son Nhat Airport’s Terminal T3 completed 2 months ahead of planned schedule
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 19 chaired the inauguration ceremony of Terminal T3 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, which was completed two months ahead of schedule. The domestic terminal is the largest of its kind in Vietnam, with a capacity of 20 million passengers per year, raising the total capacity of the airport to 50 million annually.
Presenting gift packages to revolutionary contributors
On April 23, 2025, President Luong Cuong signed Decision No. 689/QD-CTN on presenting gift packages to individuals who rendered meritorious service to the revolution, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975-2025), and the 80th anniversary of the National Day (September 2, 1945-2025).
Vietnam – Laos great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation
President Luong Cuong will pay a state visit to Laos from April 24 to 25, 2025. The visit is made at the invitation of General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith. The visit is expected to provide new momentum and make a significant contribution to further deepening the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.
Vietnam boasts over 14.87 million hectares of forest in 2024
As of December 31, 2024, the total forest area nationwide reached over 14.87 million hectares, including more than 10 million hectares of natural forests and nearly 5 million hectares of planted ones.
National programme to mark 50th anniversary of south liberation, national reunification
A national programme with a wide range of activities will be held by the Party Central Committee, the National Assembly, the President, the Government, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, and Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification.
Vietnam's first successful partial artificial heart transplant
For the first time in Vietnam, the 108 Military Central Hospital has successfully implanted a third-generation partial artificial heart in a patient with end-stage heart failure. This marks a significant milestone in the country’s medical field, bringing Vietnamese healthcare closer to the world’s most advanced systems, while offering new hope of survival for thousands of patients suffering from severe heart failure.
Area and population of 23 merged provincial administrative units
At its 11th plenum, the 13th Party Central Committee reached a consensus on the policy to restructure provincial-level administrative units nationwide, reducing the total from 63 to 34, including 28 provinces and six centrally governed cities. Of the current 63 units, 11 will remain unchanged, while the remaining 52 will be merged into 23 new provincial-level administrative units.
Eleven of Vietnam’s documentary heritage recognised by UNESCO
A collection belonging to composer Hoang Van (1930–2018) has recently been inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. The collection meets several of UNESCO’s key criteria, especially in terms of historical significance and global value. This marks Vietnam’s 11th documentary heritage to be recognised by UNESCO.
Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park: Vietnam’s premier destination for adventurers
According to the UK-based travel magazine Wanderlust, Vietnam is among the world’s top destinations for cave explorers and adventure seekers; and leading the way is the breathtaking natural wonder: Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park.
Proposed names for 34 provincial-level administrative units after mergers
On behalf of the Party Central Committee, on 12 April 2025, Party General Secretary To Lam signed and issued Resolution No. 60-NQ/TW of the 11th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee. The Central Committee agreed on a policy to restructure provincial-level administrative units across the country, reducing the total to 34 units, comprising 28 provinces and 6 centrally governed cities.
P4G Summit and Vietnam's participation
The fourth Partnership for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit, held in Hanoi on April 14-17, is the first multilateral high-level conference in the field of green growth, green transition, and sustainable development hosted by Vietnam.
Vietnam-China Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership
General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping is paying a State visit to Vietnam from April 14-15. This marks his fourth State visit to Vietnam as General Secretary and President of China, and his second visit within the same term. The visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. It aims to strengthen the Vietnam-China Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and elevate bilateral ties to a new height.
Vietnam’s morning glory stir-fry named Among the world’s 100 best vegetable dishes
Vietnam’s morning glory stir-fry was recently recognized by the renowned culinary website TasteAtlas as one of the 100 most delicious vegetable dishes in the world. This rustic Vietnamese favorite earned a rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, securing the 24th spot on the list.
Total registered foreign investment into Vietnam up by 34.7% in Q1
As of March 31, 2025, total registered foreign investment into Vietnam, including new registrations, capital adjustments, and capital contributions/share purchases, reached 10.98 billion USD, marking a 34.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Vietnam's economy thrives in Q1 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, Vietnam’s economy showed signs of recovery, with several key indicators recording strong growth despite ongoing global uncertainties.
SIPAS 2024: Positive shift seen in citizen satisfaction with public administrative services
The 2024 Satisfaction Index of Public Administration Services (SIPAS) reached an average of 83.94%, up 1.28 percentage points from 2023.
Vietnam’s two working groups complete international missions in Myanmar
On the evening of April 8, two Vietnamese working groups - from the Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Public Security, returned to Hanoi, successfully completing their humanitarian missions in Myanmar. The groups were deployed on March 30 to assist with search and rescue efforts in Myanmar following the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake hitting the country on 28 March.
Vietnam-Spain strategic partnership
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Spain Pedro Sánchez is paying an official visit to Vietnam from April 8-10 at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. Vietnam and Spain established diplomatic relations on May 23, 1977. Over the past nearly 50 years, the bilateral relationship has grown intensively and comprehensively.
