VOV.VN - The government of Vietnam has approved a proposal to establish Dong Nai city and create 10 new wards in present Dong Nai province, according to a resolution issued on April 6.

VOV.VN - A flock of six spot-billed pelican has recently been recorded at Tram Chim National Park in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap, marking the return of the endangered species after six years.

Vietnam aims to cut electricity-related fires and electrocution accidents by up to 50% by 2035 under a newly approved national programme on safe electricity use for the 2026–2035 period.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MoAE) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Public Security (MoPS) in Hanoi on April 6 to connect and integrate its databases with the MoPS’s National Integrated Data Centre (C12).

The central coastal province of Khanh Hoa is intensifying training and building a team of experts and managers meeting international standards for the nuclear power sector, considering it crucial for national energy security and the safe operation of nuclear projects.

VOV.VN - The Quang Tri Sub-Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine has culled 100 pigs after they were found infected with African swine fever.

VOV.VN - The first heatwave of this year’s summer, with temperatures peaking over 38°C, is set to scorch the northeastern provinces and last for several days, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

VOV.VN - A wild elephant unexpectedly entered the campus of Huoi Mot Ethnic Boarding Secondary School in the northern province of Son La on April 4, reported local authorities.

VOV.VN - A large pod of whales, estimated to number more than 100, was spotted off the coast of Phu Quy Island on April 5, in what local divers described as a rare and remarkable encounter.

VOV.VN - A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck Mang But commune in Quang Ngai province, central Vietnam, on April 5, according to the Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Centre under the Institute of Geosciences.

Efforts to strengthen economic, trade and tourism cooperation between Vietnam and Laos were highlighted at a forum on investment, trade and tourism cooperation to promote East–West Economic Corridor (EWEC) connectivity, held on April 3 in Champasak province, southern Laos.

VOV.VN - A heatwave is expected to intensify across southern Vietnam from early next week, with temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City and neighbouring provinces forecast to reach as high as 38°C, according to local meteorologists.

VOV.VN - The first Congress of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha - Ho Chi Minh City (VBS HCMC) for the 2026–2031 term opened at Vietnam Quoc Tu Pagoda on April 5, with the participation of 600 delegates.

VOV.VN - An Austrian tourist who got lost in a remote forest in Vietnam’s northern Lang Son province has been safely rescued, thanks to the timely support of local villagers.

VOV.VN - Vietnam held its first-ever rally to launch National Public Health Day (April 7) in Hanoi, marking a major step toward shifting healthcare priorities from treatment to prevention.

As the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is celebrated on April 4, the central province of Quang Tri has been stepping up efforts to realise its “safe province” model after three decades of cooperation with international partners in addressing post-war explosive remnants.

Vietnam’s domestic fuel supply is sufficient to meet demand through the end of April 2026, authorities said at the Government’s regular press conference on April 4, amid rising global energy concerns linked to the escalating tensions in the Middle East.

VOV.VN - Police in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho have dismantled a network that organised fishing vessels and fishermen to illegally operate in Malaysian waters, arresting the alleged ringleader upon her return to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is preparing to scale up air quality monitoring using satellite data and remote sensing technologies, aiming to improve coverage and enhance environmental management.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Laos, in coordination with the Vietnamese Language Section of the Vietnamese People Association in Vientiane, organised the first “Future Vietnamese Language Ambassadors” contest for students in the Lao capital on April 3.

VOV.VN - Weather conditions across Vietnam showed a clear contrast on April 4, as a weak cold spell brought cooler temperatures to the north while heat persisted in central and southern regions.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Public Security is studying a plan to develop a more diversified and modern fireworks industry, aiming to meet growing public demand while ensuring strict safety and security standards, according to an official from the ministry.

A large-scale community health festival and walking event titled “For a Healthy Vietnam” will take place from 7am to 4pm on April 5 at Tran Nhan Tong pedestrian street and Thong Nhat Park in Hanoi, in response to Vietnam’s National Health Day.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has set a goal of developing at least five cities of international standing by 2045, as outlined in the Government’s Resolution 80 issued on April 2.

VOV.VN - The Embassy of Japan in Vietnam, together with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), has launched efforts to strengthen the implementation of the One Health Initiative in Ha Tinh province, central Vietnam.

The northern province of Quang Ninh has officially deployed round-the-clock medical teams on Ha Long Bay starting April 2 to provide immediate first aid and handle health emergencies for tourists.

Vietnam has overhauled its deportation regulations for foreign nationals, with a new decree starting effect on April 1, aimed at streamlining procedures while strengthening human rights protection.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will organise its 2026 National Action Month on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) from May 1 to 31, with a focus on innovating management and improving the effectiveness of occupational safety and health in the digital era.

The Prime Minister has signed Decision No. 530/QD-TTg approving a national programme to attract foreign experts and overseas Vietnamese (OV) scholars to teach, conduct research and work at Vietnam’s higher education and vocational training institutions.

VOV.VN - All 80 patients hospitalised after eating bánh mì (Vietnamese baguette) in Dak Lak province, Vietnam's Central Highlands were infected with Salmonella, with the bacterium identified as the cause, said Nguyen Khac Hieu, director of the Ea H’leo Medical Center, on April 3.