Vietnam has declared a two-day national mourning period from April 4 to April 5, to honour the memory of Khamtay Siphandone, former President of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee, and in recognition of the special relationship between the two countries.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 3 sent a message of condolences to his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone on the passing of the latter's father Khamtay Siphandone, former President of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, former State President, and former Prime Minister of Lao, a day earlier.

VOV.VN - The average tariff rate for US exports to Vietnam is currently around 15%, far lower than the 90% figure claimed by the US, a representative of the Ministry of Finance stated in response to the US decision to impose a 46% reciprocal tariff on Vietnamese goods.

VOV.VN - A folk culture festival of three regions showcasing the essence of traditional craft villages and Vietnamese folk arts, is taking place at Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Ho Chi Minh City from April 2-4, in celebration of the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day (10th day of the 3rd lunar month) and the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification.

Vietnam has intensified its crackdown on illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, launching 39 criminal cases across the country as part of a broader effort to enhance fisheries management and promote sustainable development.

Ceremonies honouring Vietnam’s legendary ancestors, Father Lac Long Quan and Mother Au Co, took place on April 3 at their respective temples within the Hung Kings Temple Relic Site in the northern midland province of Phu Tho.

Party General Secretary To Lam has written an article highlighting Vietnam’s rise to prominence in international integration.

VOV.VN - In the first quarter of the year, the total import-export turnover at the Mong Cai International Border Gate exceeded US$1.3 billion, marking a 45% increase compared to the same period last year, according to Tran Bich Ngoc, head of the Mong Cai Border Gate Management Board in Quang Ninh province.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival 2025, which kicked off on April 3, is offering up to 45% discounts on 900 tourism products and services across more than 100 booths.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his Armenian counterpart Alen Simonyan have discussed ways to boost bilateral cooperation, with a focus on economic, trade, and cultural ties.