Stories from Vietnam

Vietnam's PVgas announced on April 29 that it will import nearly 100,000 to 20,000 tons of LNG-LPG. The move is intended to ensure energy security and meet demand. The announcement was made by the Vietnam Gas Corporation.

A student research group in Vietnam has developed a battery that generates electricity from coffee waste without producing toxic gases or hazardous waste. The battery is reported to be 90 percent biodegradable.

Vietnam and the United States held the 172nd ceremony to recover the remains of missing American service members in Da Nang yesterday. The event included participation from various Vietnamese government agencies.

Construction has commenced on a 1.4-hectare renovation project for the Ben Nha Rong museum area in Ho Chi Minh City. This initiative aims to assist citizens, particularly workers and students, in completing administrative procedures. The Public Security Department's Internal Affairs Division has introduced flexible administrative hours, extending services beyond regular working times. This is contributing to water flow issues. Many drainage ditches along Route D743 are blocked by sand and debris, hindering water flow. This situation is attributed to inadequate urban planning and road management. Traffic is heavy during peak hours at the Xuyen Loc intersection and on Ba Minh My road, though traffic is otherwise smooth in both directions. Tan Son Nhat International Airport (T1, T3, T2) handled a total of 694 flights on May 2nd, with over 98,900 passengers.

Deputy Director of the Telecommunications Authority Nguyen Anh Cuong stated that over 92 million subscribers have been registered on the VNERD system. The announcement was made during a regular meeting of the Ministry of Science and Technology. This data reflects preliminary statistics regarding subscriber registration in urban and industrial areas. Over 95 million subscribers have synchronized their data with the VNEID application as of late April 2026. This process aims to verify ownership of mobile subscriptions in accordance with Circular 08 regulations. The Ministry of Information and Communications reported that more than 34 million subscribers have yet to be confirmed on the platform by June 15. The synchronization is part of a regulatory effort to ensure mobile accounts are registered to their rightful owners.

Farmers in Hoa Hiep are generating stable income by cultivating cactus in drought-affected areas. After one year of cultivation, harvests are reaching approximately 50 to 80 tons per hectare. The selling price is reported at 2,000 per ton. Cactus farming yields approximately 50 to 80 tons per hectare with selling prices between 2,000 and 4,000 VND per kilogram. This production generates an income of 100 to 150 million VND per hectare. The model is expanding due to its suitability for sandy soil conditions and low investment and maintenance requirements. Nguyen Huu Phuc of Phu Hoa neighborhood is among the farmers utilizing this method. Farmers in Hoa Hiep have transitioned to growing cactus on previously arid and barren land. This agricultural shift provides local residents with stable income levels.

Vietnam has elevated the importance of foreign affairs to a level equal to national defense and security tasks. This change is part of the 14th Party Congress objectives. Foreign affairs and national security are now designated as regular, critical priorities.

The rollout follows a pilot phase that processed over 9,300 tickets and provided discounts totaling more than 500 million VND. The system aims to improve ticketing efficiency through artificial intelligence integration. The announcement follows local initiatives in Thai Nguyen to support workers through gift programs and union meals.

A specialized art therapy model is being used to support children's mental health in Hanoi. The initiative aims to help children find emotional balance through creative approaches.

A high court in Xê-Unh increased a sentence by two years compared to the initial lower court ruling. The defendant, Dan Nghien, faces a proposed 30-year sentence following allegations of using drones to intrude into airspace to provoke martial law.