Vietnam records sharp decline in holiday traffic accidents
Vietnam News 11:29 04/05/2026Vietnam’s Traffic Police Department reported that 177 traffic accidents nationwide over the April 30-May 3 holiday killed 95 people and injured 114, down 72 crashes, 35 deaths, and 65 injuries year on year.
Traffic accidents drop sharply on first day of Vietnam’s Reunification Day holiday
Vietnam News 16:00 01/05/2026Vietnam’s Traffic Police Department reported a significant decline in road accidents nationwide on Thursday, the first day of the four-day holiday marking Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1).
Da Nang youth flock to capture festive moments for Reunification Day celebration
Travel 18:39 28/04/2026The coastal central city of Da Nang has transformed itself into a vibrant tapestry of red and yellow to celebrate the Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1), drawing crowds of young people eager to capture the festive atmosphere.
Festive events, promotional programs await visitors in Vietnam’s Nha Trang during upcoming holiday
Travel 07:40 17/04/2026As Vietnam heads into the Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1) holiday, Khanh Hoa Province’s beach tourist attraction Nha Trang, south-central Vietnam is expected to draw a large number of visitors, buoyed by a vibrant line-up of events, promotional campaigns, and a marked shift in traveler behavior toward short, flexible getaways.
Ho Chi Minh City to stage fireworks at 7 locations on Reunification Day
Ho Chi Minh City 10:57 11/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City will host fireworks displays at seven sites from 9:00 pm to 9:15 pm on April 30 as part of celebrations marking Reunification Day and International Workers’ Day.
Vietnam labor body to seek feedback, including via social media, on swapping April 30-May 1 holidays
Vietnam News 09:36 08/04/2026Vietnam’s top labor body said on Tuesday it will seek feedback from workers, including via social media, on proposals to swap compensatory days off around the Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1) holidays to create a longer break.
Vietnam keeps Reunification Day holiday schedule unchanged despite calls for longer break
Vietnam News 10:57 04/04/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday confirmed that the upcoming Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1) holiday will follow the previously announced schedule, despite public calls to extend the break to nine days.
Ho Chi Minh City to set off fireworks for Reunification Day celebration
Ho Chi Minh City 14:18 01/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City has unveiled a plan for 15-minute artistic fireworks displays on the evening of April 30 to celebrate the Reunification Day.
Vietnam’s state president commutes death sentences for 10 inmates in Lao Cai
Vietnam News 08:41 13/05/2025State President of Vietnam Luong Cuong has granted clemency to 10 death row inmates in northern Lao Cai Province, reducing their sentences to life imprisonment.
Peace Festival in Vietnam
In-Depth 13:34 04/05/2025There was something refreshingly new about the recent celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of national reunification, compared to previous grand commemorations.
Metro crowds signal new rhythm for old habit in Ho Chi Minh City
In-Depth 16:50 03/05/2025This year's Reunification Day holiday has marked a notable shift in Ho Chi Minh City, as the usual traffic chaos gave way to a more orderly scene, with thousands of residents choosing to travel by metro.
