Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has signed a decision approving the restructuring of the Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) for the 2026-2030, with a vision to 2035, under a group-oriented model.

Vietnam is increasingly emerging as a preferred destination for Philippine travellers, welcoming over 482,000 arrivals in 2025, as ASEAN visa exemption policies provide favourable conditions for enhanced tourism cooperation and closer bilateral exchanges.

VOV.VN - The Bun Voc Nam festival of the Lao ethnic community in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau, takes place along the Nam Mu stream, attracting residents and visitors. Rituals for good harvests and well-being are held with xoè dances, drum and gong performances and water splashing, conveying hopes for a peaceful and prosperous new year.

VOV.VN - The Michelin Guide published an article on what makes Vietnam’s bánh xèo distinctive and where international visitors can try it.

The central city of Da Nang has completed key shared infrastructure for Lien Chieu Port and launched a project to construct its major container terminal, which is expected to help position the city as a regional logistics hub and become an attractive destination on the global maritime map.

Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Joint Stock Company (BSR), a subsidiary of Vietnam National Industry–Energy Group, operated the Dung Quat Oil Refinery safely and stably at high capacity, reaching 123.5% of its adjusted capacity in the first quarter of 2026.

VOV.VN - A group of Philippine journalists and judges of the BrightLeaf Agricultural Journalism Awards said in an article published in The Philippine Star that they had found the “answer” to Vietnam’s recent tourism boom after a trip to central Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council for the 2026–2031 tenure convened its first session on March 30, electing key leadership positions for both the People’s Council and the People’s Committee.

VOV.VN - HSBC Vietnam on March 30 said it had completed a US$200 million five-year syndicated term loan facility for GELEX Infrastructure Joint Stock Company, with HSBC acting as sole mandated lead arranger and bookrunner.

VOV.VN - Heavy rain was recorded in parts of Hanoi before dawn on March 30, with hail reported in some areas.