Ha Noi recorded strong performance in five-month revenue from domestic sources, which reached 346.9 trillion VND to account for 73.2% of the annual target and mark a 55.4% year-on-year increase.

Anyone who has ever set foot on Da Lon B Island, part of the Truong Sa Archipelago, will forever remember the image of an old pontoon that stands as a testament to Viet Nam's sacred maritime sovereignty. Over time, that old pontoon has become a "home" for seagulls’ families with a peaceful beauty amid storms and tempests.

Ha Noi has been ranked ninth among the world’s 20 greatest cities for art and culture for 2025 by the UK-based Time Out magazine, making it the highest-ranked destination in Asia.

In its journey towards building a modern, civilised, and sustainable urban area, Ho Chi Minh City is vigorously implementing a programme to relocate and redevelop housing along and near canals.

Ha Noi’s consumer price index (CPI) in the first four months of 2025 increased by 2.89% compared to the same period last year, according to the municipal Statistics Office.

The Project on Supporting Women-Led Green Initiatives (PWG) was officially launched in Hanoi on April 22, aiming to support women-led efforts in green transition and sustainable development across five provinces of Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Thua Thien Hue, Quang Nam, and Bac Lieu.

According to Booking.com, Hoi An (Quang Nam), Ninh Binh, Ha Giang, Phong Nha (Quang Binh), Con Dao (Ba Ria-Vung Tau), Cao Bang, Phu Quoc (Kien Giang), Cat Ba (Hai Phong), Sa Pa (Lao Cai), Ha Long (Quang Ninh) are the most hospitable cities in Vietnam in 2025.

General Secretary To Lam signed Resolution No. 60-NQ/TW of the 11th meeting of the 13th Party Central Committee on April 12, 2025, on restructuring the country’s provincial-level administrative units to 34 in total, including 28 provinces and six centrally-run cities.

On April 9, the stunning natural beauty of Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province was spotlighted in the music video named ‘Victory - Bond in Vietnam’, which was released by Nhan Dan (People) Newspaper and IB Group.

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium and a high-level delegation from the European country engaged in a series of activities in the northern port city of Hai Phong on April 2, as part of their ongoing state visit to Vietnam.

Vietnam's rescue forces will operate in Mandalay, which was the most heavily devastated by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, Major General Pham Van Ty, Deputy Director of the Ministry of National Defence's Search and Rescue Department, said on March 31.

Co To Island District boasts pristine natural landscapes, beautiful beaches, and diverse primeval forests, making it an ideal destination for ecotourism and experiences. Some businesses have invested in developing this sector, creating jobs for locals and contributing to the district’s socio-economic growth. However, to enhance the appeal of Co To tourism and drive development of the island’s maritime economy, the district has launched a project to develop sustainable island tour programmes.

Ho Chi Minh (HCM) City earned an estimated 56.62 trillion VND from tourism in the first three months of 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 26.7% and 21.8% of the year’s plan.

An exhibition showcasing paintings by King Ham Nghi, created during his years in exile, opened at Kien Trung Palace in the central city of Hue on March 24.