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Petrol prices fall in latest adjustment

Hanoi, May 5 -- The Ministry of Industry and Trade have announced reductions in retail fuel prices, effective from 3:00 pm on May 5. Accordingly, E5 RON92 petrol has been capped at 19,154 VND (0.74 U... Read More


Amendments to Constitution must follow legal procedures, reflect public opinion: Party chief

Hanoi, May 5 -- The National Assembly (NA) on May 5 morning held group discussions on proposed amendments to the Constitution 2013 and the establishment of a drafting committee for the revision. In hi... Read More


Vietnam adheres to international law, backs stronger international maritime cooperation: diplomat

Hanoi, May 5 -- As a signatory of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and a country with a long coastline, Vietnam consistently adheres to international law and supports the s... Read More


NA's 9th session set to make landmark institutional changes

Hanoi, May 5 -- The 9th session of the 15th National Assembly (NA) opened in Hanoi on May 5 morning, marking a historic meeting that will usher the nation into an era of modernisation, digitalisation,... Read More


Thailand lowers growth forecast for 2025

Bangkok, May 5 -- The Thai Ministry of Finance has cut its forecast for the country's economic growth this year to 2.1% from 3%, saying that the impact of US tariffs and a global slowdown would weigh ... Read More


Vietnam, Sri Lanka vow to enhance ties in more open, breakthrough direction

Hanoi, May 5 -- Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka met with the press to inform the outcomes of their talks in Hanoi on May 5 morning, during whic... Read More


PM urges resolve to achieve economic size of over 500 billion USD

Hanoi, May 5 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presented a supplementary assessment report on the socio-economic development and state budget in 2024, along with updates on the performance of the soci... Read More


Politburo issues resolution on private economic sector development

Hanoi, May 5 -- Party General Secretary To Lam, on behalf of the Politburo, has signed Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW, dated May 4, 2025, on the development of the private economic sector. According to the r... Read More


Vietnamese writing contest wraps up in Hungary

Hanoi, May 5 -- The "Vietnam in me" writing contest closing ceremony took place on May 4 at the World Mall in Budapest, Hungary. The event saw the participation of Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary Bu... Read More


Vietnam sees double-digit growth in air transport during national holiday

Hanoi, May 5 -- The air transport sector recorded significant double-digit growth during the April 30 - May 1 holiday, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV). From April 29 to Ma... Read More