Stories from Vietnam

The Vietnam Domestic Market Management and Development Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade expects the domestic retail market for goods and services to grow strongly between 2026 and 2030. Total retail value is estimated to reach approximately $450 billion by 2030.

The funds are designated for green growth and climate change response sectors. Japanese businesses are proactively introducing specific solutions tailored to Vietnam's development needs.

Nguyen Xuan Thang has been named Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council for the 2026-2031 term. The appointment follows political proceedings involving members of the Politburo and Secretariat. The decision was announced following a conference to establish the new council within the Politburo.

The General Secretary is scheduled to attend a conference to announce the formation of this new body. The Politburo decided to form this council to oversee theoretical development within the party. The appointment follows discussions regarding the selection of National Assembly delegates for the new term.

Da Nang City is implementing a resolution to merge 53 mountainous communes to create a direct network from the local level. The new administrative area will cover nearly 12,000 square kilometers and serve over 3 million people.

Vietnam will serve as one of eight hosts for the 2027 U-29 qualifying rounds. The qualifying tournament is scheduled to begin on May 28 next year. The International Football Confederation (IFC) is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Authorities in Cua Tung commune, Quang Tri province, rescued four tourists who were swept away by sea currents. The group, traveling from Hanoi, was bathing near the shore at approximately 11:00 AM when they were caught by a whirlpool.

Traditional markets in Da Nang, including Han and Con markets, are experiencing high visitor numbers. Han Market receives approximately 12,000 tourists daily.

Authorities in Nghe An are investigating a mass food poisoning incident involving patients presenting with fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. The People's Committee is establishing an emergency task force and sending leaders to hospitals to visit patients. Specialized departments have been directed to investigate the cause and monitor patient health. The exact cause of the poisoning remains under investigation by functional authorities. Symptoms include fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fatigue. The Tan Lap People's Committee stated that affected individuals consumed bread from a facility in Tan Son village between April 28 and 29. Authorities have sampled the food and ordered the facility to suspend operations from April 30 until further notice.

A technology company named Aiden Lab is testing an AI system called Mona designed to manage and operate a cafe. The system handles all management and operational tasks with support from two baristas who were recruited via Google's Gemini tool.