A highlight of the week is the Ha Long Carnaval 2026, scheduled to open on the evening of April 30 at the 30/10 Square in Ha Long ward. The programme will feature 64 grand parade floats alongside performances by international art troupes from five continents. Beyond the main carnaval night, the tourism week will feature a wide range of cultural and sporting activities. Additional events include the Tran Quoc Nghien Temple Festival on April 29–30, a tourism vessel light show on Ha Long Bay, and the Quang Ninh Summer Film Week 2026. The tourism week is part of the province’s efforts to promote tourism as a spearhead economic sector while building Quang Ninh into a modern and distinctive international tourism centre.

This approach helps create financial value while enhancing the competitiveness of domestic firms and promoting innovation and modernisation in Vietnam’s key industries. Investment standards are increasingly shifting toward quality and long-term value, placing higher expectations on Vietnamese enterprises in terms of governance, technology adoption, and sustainable development strategies. One example is the increasing focus on green mobility as countries step up efforts to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Against this backdrop, Dat Bike, a domestic enterprise that has mastered key technologies from research and design to manufacturing, has drawn investor interest. The agreement seeks to launch programs that support Vietnamese businesses and boost the country’s standing in the global furniture market.

Green industrial parks are increasingly emerging as a decisive factor in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) to Vietnam, as global investors place greater emphasis on sustainability, renewable energy, and low-carbon production. Statistics show that about 80% of FDI enterprises prioritise investing in industrial parks with green energy infrastructure, reflecting a growing shift in investment preferences amid tightening global environmental standards. (Photo: VNA)The VEA forecasts that by 2030, renewable energy demand in industrial parks could account for 25–30% of total industrial electricity consumption. In particular, FDI in the manufacturing and processing sector is heavily concentrated in industrial parks, representing 70–80% of total registered capital in this field. Investors are also increasingly interested in ready-built factories, access to renewable energy, green finance, and opportunities for industrial symbiosis to optimise the use of materials, waste and energy within industrial parks.

Resolution No.68-NQ-TW on developing private economic sector for the first time identifies the private sector as the “most important driver” of the national economy. Home to more than half of Vietnam’s existing enterprises, Ho Chi Minh City plays a pivotal role in realising the resolution’s goals. By 2045, the number of private enterprises in the city is projected to rise to between 1.05 million and 1.25 million. Nguyen Ngoc Hoa, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Business Association (HUBA), said the key to implementing Resolution No. With these efforts, Ho Chi Minh City aims to improve the business environment and enable the private sector to become a stronger driver of sustainable economic growth./.

He described the Politburo resolution as the political foundation, the revised Capital Law as the legal foundation, and the master plan as the spatial foundation for development. The PM stressed that the master plan must reflect Vietnamese wisdom, culture and identity while serving as a key driver for the capital’s future development and that of the entire region and the country. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting between the permanent Government members and leaders of Hanoi to review and provide feedback on the draft Hanoi Capital Master Plan with a 100-year vision on March 14. The PM also suggested that Hanoi consider building a planning exhibition centrr to publicly display the capital’s master plan, enhance oversight and attract investment while serving as a tourism attraction. 258/2025/QH15 adopted by the National Assembly on December 11, 2025, which allows the formulation of an integrated capital master plan combining the Capital Plan and the Hanoi General Plan.

Media organisations from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, China, Russia, Cuba and Western countries carried reports on the event. According to an article by Malaysia’s national news agency Bernama, the election is held as Vietnam continues to promote socio-economic development objectives and refine its policy system for a new development phase. Meanwhile, Malaysia’s The Star also published an article on Vietnam’s election, which is held every five years to select around 500 deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term. Other international media outlets such as Russia’s Sputnik, China Central Television (CCTV), Cuba’s Prensa Latina and several Western news agencies also reported on Vietnam’s election day. They described it as a major political event in the country and conveyed the message of a “national festival”, noting that the election features a number of important innovations reflecting improvements in organisational work and implementation methods./.

Notably, Lao Cai province has 173 voters aged 100 and above (31 men and 142 women). Nationwide, no constituencies recorded a voter turnout below 50%. Public opinion generally expressed confidence, consensus, and support for the election, with voters showing a clear awareness of the value of their ballots. By 19:00, 6,402 news articles about the election had been published in domestic newspapers, magazines, portals, and specialised websites. Political security and social order and safety was maintained, with no complex incidents or unusual situations reported./.

Nguyen Van Duoc (C), chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, presents certificates of strategic membership for Vietnam International Finance Center-Ho Chi Minh City. For an IFC, this requires clear rules, transparent operations, and effective enforcement. For Vietnam, that role is widely expected to fall to Ho Chi Minh City. She emphasized that Ho Chi Minh City must combine ‘hardware’ such as transport, airports, and office infrastructure with ‘software’ like digital systems, payment networks, international connections, and efficient procedures. An aerial view of Ho Chi Minh City.

New momentum for coastal citiesNguyen Van Dinh, Vice Chair of the Vietnam Real Estate Association, said that with its long coastline and rich marine ecosystem, Vietnam has many opportunities to strongly develop its marine economy. Its location along important maritime routes in the region not only enhances its geostrategic position but also opens opportunities for maritime industries, logistics, renewable energy and especially marine tourism. In addition to generating large revenues from tourism and services, the development of coastal cities also drives growth in trade, real estate, transport and logistics. Tran Xuan Luong, Vice Director of the Vietnam Institute for Real Estate Market Research and Evaluation, said Vietnam is facing a major opportunity to develop integrated marina real estate models. The combination of the marine economy and coastal real estate is considered by many experts to be a “blue gold mine”, generating significant economic value but still not fully tapping its potential.

Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi TreRead what is in the news in Vietnam today:Politics-- Nearly 79 million voters across Vietnam are going to the polls on Sunday to elect deputies to the National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the new term. Society-- A collision between a truck and a car on the Cam Lam–Vinh Hao Expressway in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam on Saturday left two people dead and one seriously injured, local authorities said. -- Search queries related to fuel in Vietnam surged to nearly seven million between March 1 and March 12, reflecting strong public interest amid market fluctuations, according to data from Coc Coc Research. Ho Chi Minh City-- Starting Sunday, Ho Chi Minh City launched public electric bicycles alongside its existing bike-sharing service, offering users 15 minutes of free use in March. -- Nearly 500 chess players aged five to 18 from Ho Chi Minh City and nearby provinces competed at the third VFIS Chess Fest held on Saturday at the Vietnam–Finland International School.

The International University needs 17 PhDs in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, logistics and supply chain management, economics–finance–accounting, mathematics–statistics and English language. An Giang University plans to recruit 14 PhDs in technology, education, finance and banking, and agriculture–natural resources. Candidates recruited under talent-attraction policies receive initial support of VND300 million for professors, VND200 million for associate professors and VND150 million for PhDs. At the University of Economics and Law, PhDs earn about VND30–45 million per month, associate professors VND55–70 million per month and professors VND75–80 million per month. Under the talent-attraction policy (with a commitment to work for five years), professors receive VND350 million, associate professors VND250 million and PhDs VND150 million.

Since then, he has participated in training the national excellent student team every year, including three years as team leader. One important motivation was an unfinished aspiration from his student days: winning First Prize in the National Excellent Student Competition. According to Binh, the greatest challenge in leading the English team lies in building an appropriate exercise bank. The national competition requires high-level language proficiency and exposure to diverse authentic materials. “For me, each national competition is only a small milestone in the students’ journey of discovering and demonstrating their language ability.

She previously served as a delegate for the 14th and 15th National Assembly. In her action program, the female professor commits to focusing on building and supervising policies regarding agriculture, rural areas, and farmers. Associate Prof with many scientific publicationsTran Thi Hong Lien works at the University of Economics and Law (Vietnam National University, HCMC). Chau currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and deputy director of the HCMC Department of Education and Training. She was appointed deputy director of the department in May 2023 and, since April 2025, has served as a member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and deputy director of the department.

The Starbucks Fansipan store in Sa Pa, Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam features glass walls for panoramic views of clouds and mountains. Photo: Starbucks VietnamThe new outlet, located at the arrival station of the Sun World Fansipan Legend cable car in Sa Pa, Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam, features glass walls designed to maximize panoramic views. Starbucks said the store aims to provide a unique experience combining coffee culture with the natural beauty of Vietnam’s highest peak. The Fansipan store marks another milestone for Starbucks in Vietnam, which celebrated its 150th outlet earlier this year after more than a decade in the market. Globally, Starbucks has opened several scenic-view locations, including one at the Fujikawa Service Area in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, where customers can sip coffee while viewing Mount Fuji.

A lychee weighing point in Luc Ngan, formerly part of Bac Giang Province and now administered by Bac Ninh Province, northern Vietnam. Society-- Weather conditions across Vietnam are expected to vary significantly on Saturday, with rain showers in the central region, cooler conditions in the north and heat in the south, according to the national weather center. -- Thirteen middle school students in Da Nang were hospitalized on Thursday morning with symptoms of suspected food poisoning after drinking bubble tea purchased from a local shop, health authorities said. Ho Chi Minh City-- An unseasonal thunderstorm swept across parts of Ho Chi Minh City on Friday evening following a day of intense heat, with rainfall forming in the city center before spreading to southern areas. Travel-- The Hanoi Department of Tourism is organizing the Hanoi Tourism Festival 2026 from Friday to Sunday at Thong Nhat Park in the Vietnamese capital.