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According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports totalled 21.15 billion USD in the first four months of 2025, up 10.7% year-on-year.

Golfer Le Chuc An has made history, becoming the first Vietnamese player named in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings.

Party General Secretary To Lam had a working session with the Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission on May 22.

The steering committee on building regional and international financial centres in Vietnam, convened on May 22 under the chair of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, head of the steering committee.

Party General Secretary To Lam had a working session with the Party Central Committee's Commission for Internal Affairs on May 22, during which he emphasised that the internal affairs must aim to maintain stability as a foundation for national development.

The Foreign Ministry – Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO – in partnership with the UNESCO Office in Vietnam, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Hanoi People’s Committee, held an international scientific seminar at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel World Heritage Site in Hanoi on May 21.

For the first time, Vietnam’s richest man has crossed the 10 billion USD mark, ranking among the 300 wealthiest people on the planet.

The terraced fields in Cao Pha commune, Mu Cang Chai district, Yen Bai province, are not only breathtaking during the ripe rice season, but also resemble a wonder during the watering season.

For many years, biodiversity has become a global issue because there are millions of species of animals and plants facing the risk of extinction due to human impacts. Vietnam is considered one of the 25 countries with high biodiversity. However, like many other countries, Vietnam is facing many challenges when biodiversity conservation is closely related to economic development and social stability.

The Politburo and the Secretariat convened a nationThe Politburo and the Secretariat convened a national conference in Hanoi on May 18, 2025 to disseminate and implement two key resolutions: Resolution No. 66-NQ/TW on reforming lawmaking and law enforcement to meet the country’s development needs in the new era, and Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on advancing the development of the private sector. Speaking at the conference, General Secretary To Lam emphasized that four major resolutions can now be seen as the “four foundational pillars” driving Vietnam’s rise.

Trump International Hung Yen – Vietnam’s first Trump-branded project – is a world-class urban, eco-tourism, and golf resort spanning 990+ hectares along the Red River. Backed by over 1.5 billion USD, it's set to launch by 2029.

The Government has issued Resolution No. 138 to implement the Politburo’s Resolution No. 68, aiming to foster private sector development.

The Vietnamese community in Leipzig city coordinated with Leipzig Zoo to organise "Vietnam Cultural Days" from May 17-18 to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Germany (1975 - 2025).

As May arrives, the Vietnamese people once again pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh, the beloved father of the nation. Marking the 135th anniversary of his birth, his moral example, intellect and ideals continue to inspire generations in the cause of national development and renewal.

Hue city is now home to about 70 French architectural works with different styles built from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. The timeless beauty of these works contributes to creating highlights for Hue heritage city.

Reports and opinions presented at the second meeting of the Government’s Steering Committee on Science-Technology Development, Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Project 06 on 17 May 2025 highlighted that the implementation of Project 06 continues to be strongly promoted and widely embraced.

The second round of negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement between Vietnam and the US is being held in Washington, D.C. from May 19 to 22, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

While chairing an online national conference on boosting public investment as a key driver of economic growth in 2025 on May 20, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed the need to revitalise traditional growth engines - investment, consumption, and exports, while accelerating new drivers such as science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, circular economy, and knowledge economy.

In the first four months of this year, Vietnam’s coffee exports reached a value of 3.8 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of over 51%—the highest growth among all Vietnamese agricultural exports.

Vietnam is always an active, trusted partner, and supporter of UNESCO, making substantive contributions as a member of key executive agencies, including the World Heritage Committee, said Party General Secretary To Lam. At a reception for Lazare Eloundou Assomo, Director of the World Heritage Centre under UNESCO in Hanoi on May 20, the Party chief highlighted UNESCO’s role as the “intellectual home of humanity” in promoting multilateralism, maintaining peace and security, and advancing sustainable development in the world.