General Secretary and President To Lâm and wife depart on state visit to China

Birth registration regulations to take effect from May 18, 2026

From May 18, 2026, individuals who violate regulations on birth registration may be fined up to 5 million VND. The penalties are set out in Article 37 of Decree 109/2026/ND-CP, which governs administrative sanctions for breaches of birth registration provisions. Fines for violations under Decree 109/2026/ND-CP Under Article 37, the…

Cultural cooperation is an effective tool to strengthen the friendship between Vietnam and Slovakia

On the afternoon of April 13, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Minister Lâm Thị Phương Thanh welcomed and held a working meeting with Slovakia’s Minister of Culture Martina Šimkovičová. Vietnamese Minister Thanh noted that Vietnam values the long-standing friendship with Slovakia; following talks between…

Esports Nations Cup 2026 Announces 16 Official Disciplines: Opportunities for Vietnam's National Team

Esports Foundation (EF) has announced the full list of 16 competition disciplines for Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC), a global esports tournament organized on a national-team model. The event is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2 to November 29, 2026. ENC 2026 is expected to…

Michael Saylor Signals Expanded Bitcoin Acquisition as Global Geopolitical Tension Shakes Markets

Strategy’s latest signal is fueling expectations of renewed bitcoin accumulation as volatility and geopolitical tension heighten focus on institutional demand driven by Michael Saylor’s influence. Traders are closely watching for confirmation of another major purchase cycle. Michael Saylor hints at “Think Bigger” amid heightened volatility Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is drawing…

Vietnam’s XIV Party Congress calls for decisive action to implement resolutions and accelerate reforms

General Secretary and President Tô Lâm, Secretary of the Central Military Commission, said the XIV National Congress’s resolutions will only be fully realized when they are implemented through resolute, synchronous, and effective action—shifting from “talk” to “do,” and from “issuing directives” to producing tangible results. From policy direction to execution…

11th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front scheduled for May 11–13, 2026

On April 12 in Hanoi, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front held the 7th Presidium meeting of the 10th term to discuss and collect input on draft documents to be submitted to the 11th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front for the 2026-2031 term. Draft documents and…

Regulation No. 19-QĐ/TW on political and ideological work for Party organizations and members

Regulation No. 19-QĐ/TW sets out the scope and application of political and ideological work within the Communist Party of Vietnam, applying to Party organizations and cadres and members throughout the Party. It defines the regulation’s aims, requirements, and principles, along with the contents, procedures, and responsibilities of Party committees, Party…

At around 5:30 PM on May 5, about a day after facing significant criticism over its recruitment campaign, Oatside Vietnam issued an official reply on its Facebook page, which has about 14K followers. The company said it acknowledged discussions surrounding the recent CMO recruitment and admitted that the campaign deployment…