First Lady of the Republic of Korea Kim Hea Kyung attended the Korea Culture and Tourism Festival 2026 with a wide range of vibrant activities in Hanoi on April 23, as part of President Lee Jae Myung’s state visit to Vietnam.

The VND300 billion project aims to honor maritime sovereignty and deepen public understanding of Vietnam’s island heritage.

On the afternoon of April 23, with 492 deputies voting in favor, the National Assembly officially adopted the revised Law on Belief and Religion. The law comprises nine chapters and 61 articles, and will take effect on January 1, 2027.

Vietnam’s mobile gaming industry achieved a new milestone in 2025, recording 4.9 billion downloads and ranking second globally, behind China’s 5.3 billion.

The National Assembly (NA) on April 23 passed the revised Capital Law, introducing a range of special mechanisms and policies to enhance governance and development in Hanoi.

After more than three decades with FIAP, Vietnam’s photography community continues to grow in stature and influence worldwide.

Vietnam’s stock market on April 23 moved cautiously as it approached the upcoming holiday period, with investor sentiment turning more reserved and capital flows showing signs of slowdown.

The success or failure of the Long Thanh International Airport project is often discussed in terms of transport connectivity. Yet there is another issue - the most critical of all: people.

Quang Ninh province on April 23 officially broke ground on its first wind power plant, marking a significant milestone in its transition toward clean energy.

Thousands of storks have gathered in Ha Tinh, creating a rare natural spectacle and raising awareness about wildlife protection.

U17 Vietnam’s victory over U17 Australia to reach the final of the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 Championship has given Cristiano Roland’s side renewed confidence as they set their sights on the Asian stage and, ultimately, the World Cup.

Vietnam and Laos are advancing a new cooperation framework to strengthen collaboration in ethnic and religious governance.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology warns that higher electricity pricing for data centers could increase costs and impact digital infrastructure.

The 16th National Assembly today continued the agenda for its first session, holding a plenary discussion on the draft Law on amendments and supplements to the Law on Personal Income Tax, VAT, Corporate Income Tax, and Special Consumption Tax.

The Ho Chi Minh City Civil Judgment Enforcement Department has announced plans to select an auction organization to sell three luxury cars linked to convict Truong My Lan, 70, chairwoman of Van Thinh Phat Group, along with related companies.

Emergency forces spent nearly three hours freeing a foreign tourist stuck in a confined space after a fall.

Dak Lak Provincial Police have successfully dismantled a large-scale drug trafficking case, seizing 19kg of various narcotics along with a firearm and multiple related items.

Authorities in Dong Nai province on April 23 held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Long Duc 3 industrial park project in Binh An commune.

As consumption exceeds expectations, Vietnam’s energy sector faces a delicate balance between rising demand and constrained generation resources.

The Can Gio international transshipment port project, with a total investment of nearly US$5 billion, is expected to become a new logistics hub for the region. Construction is scheduled to begin around the April 30 holiday.

The day he came to visit his mother’s former student, a German man fell in love with the student’s daughter at first sight.

A future generation of iPhones is highly likely to feature a 200MP telephoto camera, but users may need to be patient before the upgrade becomes reality.

In addition to women who give birth to two children before the age of 35, Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has proposed expanding financial support to two additional groups, with a minimum payment of VND2 million (US$80) per childbirth.

During construction work along the Van River in Ninh Binh, authorities have uncovered three large ancient wooden stakes believed to be part of a defensive formation dating back to the Tran Dynasty.

The Vietnam Gold Business Association highlights inconsistencies in tax policy and anti-money laundering rules affecting operations.