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Overseas remittances to Ho Chi Minh City fall sharply in Q1
VOV.VN - Remittances to Ho Chi Minh City declined significantly in the first quarter of 2026, reaching approximately US$2 billion, down 15.6% from the previous quarter and 16.9% year on year, according to the State Bank of Vietnam’s Regional Branch 2.
Lion Championship MMA: Le Van Tuan retains title with submission victory
VOV.VN - Le Van Tuan dominated the headline bout at Lion Championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), securing a convincing victory over veteran Tran Trong Kim to retain his 56kg title in front of a home crowd in Hanoi on April 18.
Ok Om Bok Festival - A living Khmer tradition in southern Vietnam
VOV.VN - The Ok Om Bok Festival of the Khmer community from Vinh Long province was vividly reenacted at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism on April 18, helping preserve traditional cultural values while introducing the rich heritage of southern Vietnam to the public.
Top legislator ends IPU-152 trip, reinforcing multilateral role, bilateral ties
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man returned to Hanoi on April 18, concluding his working trip to Italy and Türkiye where he also attended the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
Inside Tho Ha village - The traditional craft of making rice crackers
VOV.VN - On sunny days, Tho Ha village by the Cau River turns into a vast open-air drying yard, where sheets of rice crackers blanket courtyards, alleys, and communal spaces, forming a vivid portrait of a traditional craft village.
HCM City launches local venture fund to spur tech startups
VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has launched a state-backed venture capital fund aimed at accelerating startups in core technologies, marking a new model to mobilise both public and private capital for innovation.
Vietnam strengthens cultural diplomacy, outreach at Denmark showcase
VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Denmark held an event titled “Vietnam Today: Development, Culture and People,” on April 17, aimed at promoting the country’s image to Danish and international audiences, while outlining plans to mark the 55th anniversary of Vietnam–Denmark diplomatic relations in 2026.
Vung Tau international cruise port proposed to boost marine tourism
VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has proposed a VND3.15 trillion (about US$110 million) international cruise port in Vung Tau, as part of a broader list of investment projects for 2026–2030 aimed at boosting marine tourism and regional connectivity.
UOB lowers Vietnam growth forecast to 7% amid Middle East tensions
VOV.VN - The United Overseas Bank (UOB) has revised down its Vietnam GDP growth forecast for this year to 7.0% from 7.5%, citing an energy shock stemming from tensions in the Middle East.
Chinese scholar calls Vietnamese leader’s China visit ‘historic’, highlights strategic connectivity
VOV.VN - The state visit to China by Party General Secretary and President To Lam has been described as “historic” by a leading Chinese expert, underscoring a new phase of stronger strategic connectivity and deeper, more practical cooperation between Vietnam and China.