Severe thunderstorms and hail on May 2 injured five people in the northern province of Thai Nguyen and damaged about 350 houses, along with nearly 920 hectares of crops. Schools and power poles were also affected.

In the first four months of 2026, Hue welcomed more than 2.6 million visitors, up 30.3% year-on-year. Of the total, international arrivals surpassed 1.13 million, rising 27.7%, while domestic tourists exceeded 1.53 million, up 32.3%.

The Vietnamese Youth Alliance in Singapore (VNYA) on May 2 organised VNYA Concert 2026, under the theme “NHIP – The Rhythm of VietNam”, creating an emotional cultural space for Vietnamese students, workers and international friends in the city-state.

Vietnam's total import-export turnover in April was estimated at 94.32 billion USD, up 0.8% from the previous month and 26.7% year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office.

The CPI in April advanced 3.31% compared to December 2025 and 5.46% from a year earlier. For the first four months of 2026, the index climbed 3.99% against the same period last year, with core inflation growing 3.89%.

In President Ho Chi Minh thought, international solidarity is not merely political support but also a bond of shared ideals and responsibility for humanity. President Ho Chi Minh viewed nations as communities sharing a destiny and universal aspirations for peace, justice and human dignity.

Over the past decade, the Vietnam–India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has made strong progress, becoming increasingly substantive and comprehensive.

Realised FDI in Vietnam during the first four months was estimated at 7.40 billion USD, up 9.8% year-on-year, the highest level for the period in the past five years.

Hanoi received an estimated 1.35 million visitors during the holidays, including more than 248,000 international arrivals (around 175,000 with overnight stays) and over 1.1 million domestic travellers. Total tourism revenue was estimated at over 5 trillion VND (189.7 million USD).

Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s first official visit to Vietnam was a great success, marking an important milestone that creates new momentum and opens up further opportunities for cooperation between the two countries.

As electricity demand surges, particularly during the hot season, Vietnam is stepping up efforts to promote rooftop solar power as a practical solution to ensure energy security, improve efficiency, and ease pressure on the national grid.

More than a simple tourist spot, this pristine gem snagged UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve status back in 2009 thanks to its rich biodiversity and strikingly untouched environment.