Tan Son Nhat airport increases flight capacity to 46 per hour for holiday travelThe Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has announced an increase in slot coordination parameters at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City to meet rising passenger demand during the national reunification celebration (April 30) and the Labour Day (May 1) holidays.
VNA Press Awards 2025 inspire professional commitment, innovation in digital eraThe Vietnam News Agency (VNA) Press Awards 2025 have offered a comprehensive reflection of the agency’s renewed dynamism, professional dedication and aspiration for innovation amid intensifying competition from social media and digital platforms.
Australian veteran’s son returns diary of Vietnamese martyrGlenn Mathews, an Australian citizen living in Canberra and the son of an Australian veteran who served during the war in Vietnam, on April 20 visited the Embassy of Vietnam in Australia to return the diary of Vietnamese martyr Vo Van Cong. The diary was found by his father in 1968.
Vietnam turning ideas into value, aspirations into realityWorld Creativity and Innovation Day (April 21) offers an opportunity to promote tangible action, helping to embed innovation as a central driver of Vietnam’s socio-economic development.
Hue awards honorary citizenship to RoK business leader for great contributionsThe central city of Hue has awarded the title of “Honorary Citizen of Hue” to a Republic of Korea (RoK) national in recognition of his significant contributions to local development over the past 15 years.
Vietnamese, German universities cooperate to advance high-quality workforce trainingA memorandum of agreement (MoA) has been signed between Vietnam’s CMC University and the Schools of Next Practices (S-Next) under Germany’s Steinbeis University, focusing on strengthening cooperation in education and training for a highly skilled workforce.
32 provinces, cities to join Red Journey blood donation campaign 2026A total of 32 provinces and cities have registered to participate in the 14th Hanh Trinh Do (Red Journey) blood donation campaign 2026, according to the organising committee.
Hai Phong boosts foreign languages, innovation to advance education reformFostering students’ passion for learning and creativity through international competitions, alongside a strong focus on foreign language education, is a key foundation for the northern city of Hai Phong to implement Poliburo’s Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in education and training development.
Vietnam Research Excellence Fellowship for 2026-2030 approvedMinister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan has signed a decision approving the Vietnam Research Excellence Fellowship (VREF) for the 2026–2030 period.
Francophonie Day 2026 fosters cultural connections in Ho Chi Minh CityFrench is not merely a language, but also serves as a connecting thread between cultures, generations, and nations, said Etienne Ranaivoson, Consul General of France in Ho Chi Minh City.
Lao, Cambodian, Thai New Year festivals in Ho Chi Minh City boost solidarity, friendshipA vibrant celebration of traditional New Year festivals from Cambodia, Laos and Thailand held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 11 helped deepen friendship, cultural understanding and solidarity between Vietnam and the countries.
Hue hospital performs successful bone marrow transplants for three childrenHue Central Hospital has successfully completed bone marrow transplants for three children, including one with thalassemia and two with neuroblastoma, underscoring advancements in treating serious paediatric illnesses.
PM Le Minh Hung extends Chol Chnam Thmay greetings to Khmer communityVietnam is a unified nation comprising 54 ethnic groups, among which the Khmer community, with its distinctive cultural heritage, forms an inseparable part, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said in a letter sent on April 10 to the Khmer people, officials and Buddhist monks on the occasion of their traditional New Year festival, Chol Chnam Thmay.
British teen’s organ donation saves three Vietnamese livesA 19-year-old British tourist who died during a trip to Vietnam has saved the lives of three Vietnamese patients with end-stage organ failure, in a deeply moving act of compassion.
Lao traditional New Year Bunpimay celebrated in HanoiThe Lao Embassy in Vietnam on April 8 held a ceremony in Hanoi to celebrate Laos’ traditional New Year festival Bunpimay.
Cybersecurity needs heightened attention in the age of AIUsing artificial intelligence (AI) to process data-heavy tasks such as banking increases efficiency and service quality, but it also poses new cybersecurity threats that need to be assessed and managed carefully.
Vietnam targets 50% reduction in electricity-related accidents by 2035Vietnam aims to cut electricity-related fires and electrocution accidents by up to 50% by 2035 under a newly approved national programme on safe electricity use for the 2026–2035 period.
International Mine Awareness Day: Quang Tri advances “safe province” modelAs the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is celebrated on April 4, the central province of Quang Tri has been stepping up efforts to realise its “safe province” model after three decades of cooperation with international partners in addressing post-war explosive remnants.
RMIT urged to expand role in Vietnam’s high-quality workforce developmentVietnam considers education and training, along with the development of high-quality human resources, a top national policy and a key strategic priority, particularly in the context of promoting digital transformation, innovation and a knowledge-based economy in service of its long-term development goals.
Can Tho launches project to support disadvantaged pupilsA project supporting the comprehensive development of disadvantaged children in educational institutions was launched at a ceremony in Tan Loc ward, the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, on March 31.