Media outlets across South America on April 7 carried extensive and positive coverage of Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly electing key leaders, viewing the move as a significant step in adjusting the country’s leadership structure to support long-term development.

Regional and international media on April 7 carried largely positive coverage of Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly electing key state leadership positions.

VOV.VN - A “Visit Malaysia 2026” seminar was held in Hanoi on April 8 by the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (Tourism Malaysia), as part of the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026) campaign.

VOV.VN - An “India Corner” was inaugurated in Hanoi on April 8 by the Institute for South Asian, West Asian and African Studies under the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, in coordination with the Embassy of India in Vietnam, to promote knowledge sharing, academic exchange and deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

Public investment is set to remain a central pillar supporting Vietnam’s economic expansion through the rest of 2026, though experts say removing structural bottlenecks and strengthening support for construction enterprises will be critical to promote its role as a growth driver.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Medical Tourism Alliance (VMTA) was launched in Hanoi on April 7, marking a strategic step toward developing an integrated, cross-sector medical tourism model.

The official visit to Laos by Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu on April 9 will help open up new development opportunities for Laos–Vietnam relations, and contribute to the sustained and long-term growth of their special ties.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s exports hit nearly US$123 billion in Q1 2026, up 19.1% year on year, with its top three export categories generating nearly half of the total export turnover, the National Statistics Office reported.

VOV.VN - Politburo member and Standing member of the Party Central Committee (PCC)’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu will pay an official visit to Laos and Cambodia under the 2026 external relations programme of key leaders, with stops in Laos on April 9, 2026 and Cambodia on April 10, 2026.

Vietnam has approved an action programme to implement the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan, aiming to deepen regional integration and enhance the country’s role within ASEAN.