More than VND2.23 trillion (US$84.5 million) was pledged in cash, medicines and medical supplies for the “Ngay mai tuoi sang” (Bright Future) Fund at a charity art exchange programme held in Ho Chi Minh City on May 23 to support disadvantaged cancer patients across Vietnam.

Politburo member and Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc on May 24 called for the public, transparent and prudent assessment of every case proposed for amnesty in 2026, stressing the need for strict compliance with legal regulations and humanitarian principles.

The “Legendary Truong Son Road – Command Cave” eco-tourism site in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Quang Tri province, is emerging as a popular destination for both domestic and international visitors thanks to its blend of historical values, natural landscapes and modern immersive technology.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has assessed the risk of Ebola transmission as low globally, including in Vietnam, and acknowledged the proactive efforts of Vietnam’s Ministry of Health and the Government’s urgent direction in preparing the system and strengthening response capacity to the outbreak.

The “Hue – Plastic Smart City in Central Vietnam” project, after five years, has helped prevent 933.6 tonnes of plastic waste from leaking into the natural environment, with household solid waste sorting-at-source rolled out across all wards and communes of Hue city.

More than 95% of citizens and businesses have expressed satisfaction with the Ministry of National Defence’s online public services, while the rate of on-time and ahead-of-schedule administrative processing has reached 99%, heard a conference on May 22.

A rare rhesus monkey, voluntarily handed over by a resident after repeatedly entering a residential area, was safely released back into the wild at U Minh Ha National Park in the southernmost province of Ca Mau on May 22.

Vietnam is gradually diversifying financial mechanisms for nature conservation, with trillions of Vietnamese dong mobilised each year for forest protection and development, as well as livelihood support for local communities.

Artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and emerging quantum technologies are reshaping the global digital economy while creating unprecedented cybersecurity risks, experts warned at the Vietnam Security Summit 2026 held in Hanoi on May 22.

As International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 underscores the theme of “local action for global impact,” Vietnam is stepping up efforts to safeguard its “green home,” highlighting the decisive role of local authorities, communities and society at large in advancing sustainable development.

The Russia-Vietnam Cultural Centre at the Herzen State Pedagogical University in Saint Petersburg has emerged as a dynamic hub for cultural exchange and career opportunities after nearly one year of operation.

Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Thanh on May 22 attended a memorial, requiem and burial ceremony at the Hue Martyrs’ Cemetery in central Hue city for the remains of eight Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who sacrificed their lives while serving on the Lao battlefield.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s digital future will take centre stage at the BKR Asia-Pacific Technology Conference 2026, a regional gathering focused on how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are reshaping business across Asia-Pacific.

VOV.VN - Artificial intelligence (AI) is bringing profound changes to the global labour market as it becomes increasingly integrated into manufacturing, finance, media and business management.

VOV.VN - Police in Ho Chi Minh City have uncovered a suspected high-tech fraud operation after discovering 85 foreign nationals and hundreds of electronic devices inside a hotel believed to have been used as a base for online scam activities.

The Vietnamese Government will impose fines of up to VND50 million (about US$1,900) on social media users who share fabricated or false information, as part of a broad new decree aimed at tightening control over digital platforms.

The Military Command of Vientiane on May 21 hosted a memorial, handover, and repatriation ceremony for the remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who laid down their lives in Laos.

Thu Duc ward in Ho Chi Minh City has become the first locality in Vietnam to measure residents’ quality of life and trust in local governance through a scientific set of happiness indicators.

VOV.VN - A delegation from Vietnam’s Ministry of Health, led by Associate Professor Dr. Vu Manh Ha, alternate member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Minister of Health, attended the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) in Geneva from May 18-22.

VOV.VN - Following an emergency alert from the World Health Organisation (WHO) over a new Ebola outbreak in Africa, Vietnam’s health sector has moved to strengthen surveillance measures amid concerns about the risk of cross-border transmission through international travel.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of National Defence of Vietnam has deployed two delegations comprising 43 military personnel to participate in the Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region (PRAGATI-I), a multinational peacekeeping exercise hosted by the Indian Army.

VOV.VN - Three workers have been confirmed dead following a serious landslide at a stone quarry in Thanh Hoa province, after rescue teams recovered the remaining two bodies from the debris on the morning of May 21.

VOV.VN -Vietnam’s Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security has affirmed that, except for cases covered by diplomatic privileges and immunities, most foreigners who violate traffic laws in Vietnam are subject to administrative penalties under Vietnamese law.

Vietnam is intensifying its crackdown on intellectual property violations, with digital content piracy emerging as a major battleground where copyright infringement has become widespread, highly organised and increasingly sophisticated.

The Hanoi People’s Committee on May 19 revealed a 100-year master plan that molds the capital into a “Smart – Green – Multi-polar – Multi-centre” city, with artificial intelligence (AI), transit-oriented development (TOD), and a 1,153km metro system serving as strategic growth pillars.

VOV.VN - Marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s disaster prevention and control day (May 22), Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has called for stronger forecasting, early warning, and disaster response capacity as Vietnam faces severe climate change impacts and extreme weather conditions.

VOV.VN - After several days of widespread thunderstorms and cooler weather, Vietnam is forecast to experience another intense heatwave beginning on May 22, with some areas in northern and central regions expected to record temperatures above 40°C.

VOV.VN - The Government of Vietnam has issued a decree detailing the implementation of several provisions under the Law on Disease Prevention, introducing new health quarantine regulations for people entering, leaving, or transiting through Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has carried out nearly 11,000 successful organ transplants after more than 30 years of development, but shortages of donated organs, particularly from brain-dead donors, continue to pose a major challenge as thousands of patients still await transplants to survive.

Authorities in southern Tay Ninh province are accelerating efforts to renovate martyrs’ cemeteries and identify unidentified fallen soldiers through a large-scale DNA sampling and testing programme.