Tag: Vietnam
Total social investment up nearly 11% in Q1
Vietnam’s total social investment rose strongly in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting improving investor confidence and a sustained recovery in the business climate, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.
Lawmakers to mull making November 24 Vietnam culture day, public holiday
November 24 is set to be officially recognised as Vietnam Culture Day and designated a fully paid public holiday under a draft resolution aimed at boosting the country’s cultural development and widening public access to arts and heritage.
Northern Vietnam to brace for first prolonged and intense heatwave
VOV.VN - The first heatwave of this year’s summer, with temperatures peaking over 38°C, is set to scorch the northeastern provinces and last for several days, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Vietnam’s pepper exports jump over 30% in Q1 2026
VOV.VN - Vietnam exported 66,350 tonnes of pepper in the first quarter of 2026, generating US$430 million in revenue, up 39.2% in volume and 31.7% in value year on year, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA).
18-year-old student crowned Miss Multicultural Vietnam 2026
VOV.VN - Nguyen Tran Ha Linh, an 18-year-old contestant from Ninh Binh, has outperformed 19 finalists of the Miss Multicultural Vietnam 2026 pageant to win the crown.
Vietnam–Ireland relations gain strong momentum after 30 years
April 5, 2026 marks the 30th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Ireland, which have evolved into a dynamic and substantive partnership across multiple fields.
Crude oil reserves seen as key to Vietnam’s energy security in an uncertain world
VOV.VN - As global volatility intensifies, energy security is emerging as a top priority worldwide, including in Vietnam, where crude oil reserves are no longer just about ensuring supply but increasingly about safeguarding broader economic resilience.
Rare whale pod of over 100 spotted near Phu Quy Island
VOV.VN - A large pod of whales, estimated to number more than 100, was spotted off the coast of Phu Quy Island on April 5, in what local divers described as a rare and remarkable encounter.
3.7-magnitude earthquake hits central Vietnam, no damage reported
VOV.VN - A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck Mang But commune in Quang Ngai province, central Vietnam, on April 5, according to the Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Centre under the Institute of Geosciences.
PM Chinh pushes for deeper cooperation with China
VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei at the Government Headquarters in Hanoi on April 5, calling for stronger bilateral cooperation across key sectors.