The Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group (Petrovietnam) outperformed all six of its core production and business targets in the first four months of 2026, reinforcing its role as a key pillar of national energy security amid continued volatility in global energy markets.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has signed a decision ratifying the programme implementing Project 06 on developing applications of population data, identification and electronic authentication to serve national digital transformation for 2026–2030, with a vision to 2035.

The “Digital Trust in Finance 2026” forum opened in Hanoi on May 12, putting the spotlight on building digital trust in the financial system during the AI era.

The Vietnam Innovation and Private Capital Summit 2026 (VIPC Summit 2026) will serve as a major platform connecting policymakers, global investors, technology firms and startups to increase investment flows and support Vietnam’s rapidly growing innovation ecosystem, heard a press conference in Hanoi on May 12.

Government and National Assembly representatives addressed the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF)’s 11th National Congress for the 2026–2031 tenure in Hanoi on May 12, underscoring cooperation with the VFF Central Committee.

After nearly one year of operation, the two-tier local government model has brought about considerable improvement in public service delivery, according to participants at a seminar held in Hanoi on May 12.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung praised the positive developments in Vietnam-China ties during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei in Hanoi on May 12, while calling for stronger cooperation in trade, infrastructure connectivity, technology and tourism.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Innovation Sentiment Index (ISI) reached 76 out of 100 points in the first quarter of 2026, showing rising confidence in innovation among leading businesses in Vietnam, according to a report released by Viet Research on May 12.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s national shooting team will send 15 shooters to compete at the International Sport Shooting Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2026 in Germany, the team’s next international event following the 2026 Asian Shooting Championship Rifle/Pisto in February in India.

VOV.VN - Deadline, a Hollywood entertainment news outlet, has reported on Vietnamese film Chớp bóng (Picturehouse), an international co-production between Vietnam, Singapore, France and the United States directed by Nguyen Vo Nghiem Minh.