

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.
In the first quarter of 2025, Vietnam’s economy showed signs of recovery, with several key indicators recording strong growth despite ongoing global uncertainties.
The 2024 Satisfaction Index of Public Administration Services (SIPAS) reached an average of 83.94%, up 1.28 percentage points from 2023.
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.
According to the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, as of March 28, 2025, Vietnam had supported the removal of 168,027 temporary and dilapidated houses nationwide. They include 81,607 completed houses, and 86,420 under construction. To date, localities nationwide have received some 110 million USD, allocated from the program "Join hands to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses", reaching nearly 82% of the target set by the Central Steering Committee for eradication of temporary and dilapidated houses.
April 7th is recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as World Health Day. Each year, the day focuses on a specific theme to raise awareness and encourage global action on health challenges. This year's theme is "Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures," aiming to strengthen maternal and child health protection to minimise disease and mortality risks. Vietnam has made significant efforts to protect the rights of women and children, particularly in maternal and child healthcare, aligning with sustainable development goals.
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.
Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2025 is estimated to have grown by 6.93% year-on-year – the highest first-quarter growth rate recorded between 2020 and 2025.
Vietnam’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) hit 50.5 points in March, up slightly compared to February (49.2 points) and exceeded the 50-point threshold for the first time after 4 months. This signals improvements in business conditions by the end of the first quarter of 2025.
On behalf of the Party and State leaders of Vietnam, Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man and his spouse will attend the 150th Assembly of the Inter - Parliamentary Union (IPU-150) and pay official visits to Uzbekistan and Armenia from April 2-8. Over the past 45 years since joining the IPU, the Vietnamese parliament has consistently expressed itself as a responsible member, which has actively contributed to the union’s activities. This participation and contributions to the IPU have significantly enhanced the position of the National Assembly in particular and Vietnam as a whole on the international arena.
At the invitation of State President Luong Cuong and his spouse, President of Burundi Évariste Ndayishimiye and his spouse make an official visit to Vietnam on April 3-6, 2025. Taking place at a time when the two countries are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties, the visit is considered a historic milestone in bilateral relations, and expected to further strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the two sides in all fields.
Former President of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and former President of Laos Khamtay Siphandone, who passed away on April 2 at the age of 102, is one of the core leaders of the first generation of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. He is a patriot, a model revolutionary, and an outstanding leader of the Party and the Lao people. Throughout his life, General Khamtay Siphandone dedicated his intellect and strength to the revolutionary cause of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, the development of the country, and the prosperity and happiness of the Lao people of all ethnicities.
During his overseas trip from April 2 to 8, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse pay an official visit to the Republic of Armenia at the invitation of Armenian National Assembly Chairman Alen Simonyan. The official visit is a demonstration of Vietnam’s consistent policy of treasuring and promoting relations with the countries it has traditional friendship with, including Armenia.
In the Best Island category, Phu Quoc is the only representative from Vietnam to be honoured. Ranked 5th among the Top 10 islands in Asia, Phu Quoc moved up one place compared to 2024.
The Hung Kings’ Commemoration and Ancestral Land Culture - Tourism Week 2025 take place from March 29 to April 7, 2025 (1st - 10th day of the third lunar month of the Year of the Snake) in Viet Tri city (Phu Tho province) the Hung Kings Temple Historical Site, and various provincial-level locations. This event offers a meaningful opportunity for people across Vietnam and international visitors to connect with the nation’s ancestral heritage.
At the invitation of the State President Luong Cuong, and his spousey, King Philippe of the Kingdom of Belgium and Queen Mathilde are paying a State visit to Vietnam from 31 March to 4 April 2025.
The National Data Association has made its official debut and successfully held the 1st National Congress (2025-2030 term)in Hanoi recently.
The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, the Vietnam Young Talent Support Fund, and Vietnam Television recently held the 2024 Outstanding Young Vietnamese Faces Award Ceremony, honouring 8 exceptional young individuals selected from 159 nominations across 55 organisations in fields such as academics, innovation, business, defence, public security, sports, social work, and arts.
President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is on a state visit to Vietnam. The visit from March 27-29 is made at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong. This visit follows the elevation of Vietnam-Brazil relations to a strategic partnership during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's participation in the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro in November 2024. It signals both nations' dedication to enhancing the Vietnam-Brazil Strategic Partnership with concrete actions that promote substantive cooperation.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has finalised a draft resolution of the National Assembly Standing Committee on administrative unit arrangements and submitted it to the Ministry of Justice for appraisal.
Vietnam has set a strategic goal of becoming a developed, high-income country by 2045, a milestone marking the country's 100th founding anniversary. To realise this vision, Vietnam needs a young generation that excels not only in intellect but also in physical strength and cultural identity, capable of competing on the global stage and affirming the country’s position internationally, according to Party General Secretary To Lam.