The Prime Minister has issued an official directive to ministers, heads of agencies serving on the national committee for AIDS, drug and prostitution prevention and control, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People's Committees on the implementation of activities marking this year’s anti-drug action month.

On the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh, Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, has led a delegation to visit the Omni Parker House hotel in Boston where the late leader worked during 1912–1913 on his journey to seek a path for national salvation.

VOV.VN - The Northern and Central regions of Vietnam are experiencing one of the most intense heatwaves since the beginning of the summer of 2026, with temperatures in many areas exceeding 40°C and breaking historical records documented over recent decades.

VOV.VN - Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to return to Northern Vietnam, including Hanoi, from the evening of May 27, helping ease the intense heatwave after several days of temperatures exceeding 40°C, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

VOV.VN - Authorities in northern Dien Bien province on May 27 held a solemn memorial and burial ceremony for nine sets of remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who sacrificed their lives during international missions in Laos.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s competent agencies have dismantled a self-proclaimed organisation known as “Bahnar Dega Kon Kong” in the Central Highlands, describing it as a variant of the outlawed “Dega Protestantism” movement allegedly directed by overseas FULRO-linked extremists.

President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai on May 26 sent Vesak greetings to Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns and followers in Vietnam and abroad on the occasion of the 2570th Vesak celebration under the Buddhist calendar.

The Supreme People's Court of Vietnam launched the Vietnam–Canada judicial capacity development project at a ceremony in Hanoi on May 26.

More than 1.8 million people nationwide joined an online contest on preventing accidents caused by unexploded ordnance (UXO), reflecting strong public engagement in tackling one of Vietnam’s most persistent post-war challenges, heard a conference in Hanoi on May 26.

President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai on May 26 sent a congratulatory message to Muslim dignitaries, officials and followers across Vietnam on the occasion of Raya Eidil Adha 1448 AH, 2026.

VOV.VN - Tram Chim National Park is preparing to receive six more juvenile red-headed cranes, known as Sarus cranes (Antigone antigone), from Thailand under Dong Thap province’s crane conservation programme.

VOV.VN - Hanoi has unveiled a long-term development vision aiming to keep its population below 20 million, raise life expectancy to 80 years and rank among the world’s 10 happiest capitals.

VOV.VN - As a widespread heatwave pushes temperatures on airport aprons to 70-80 degrees Celsius, thousands of aviation workers continue working outdoors to ensure flight safety and keep airport operations running smoothly during the summer travel peak.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health plans to allocate more than VND2.5 trillion (US$95 million) for health check-ups targeting nearly 15 million residents in 2026.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has issued new guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of Ebola, requiring strict isolation for suspected cases to prevent the risk of an outbreak.

VOV.VN - Five Vietnamese scientists have been named on the Asian Scientist 100 list for 2026, underscoring Vietnam’s growing presence and deeper integration into the regional and global scientific research landscape.

The Vietnamese community in Thailand is looking forward to fresh momentum in the Vietnam – Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership ahead of the official visit to Thailand by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam.

The Ho Chi Minh City Federation of Labour has joined hands with Go Holding Group and Le Nguyen Filling and Construction Co., Ltd. to roll out a housing project aimed at delivering at least 5,000 homes for workers and labourers by 2030.

With the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week 2027 (APEC 2027) as a catalyst, Phu Quoc special zone in An Giang province is pushing ahead with a sweeping green transition to become a benchmark eco-island for the region that meets international standards in environmental quality, green infrastructure, and urban governance.

VOV.VN - Experts have warned that fake news, misinformation and harmful online content are increasingly shaping public perceptions, particularly among young people, and stressed the need for stronger legal safeguards, technology tools and wider dissemination of credible information to tackle the problem effectively.

VOV.VN - A prolonged and intense heatwave across large parts of Vietnam is significantly increasing the risk of forest fires, particularly in the North-central region, where several localities have been placed under the highest wildfire warning level.

VOV.VN - Hanoi is experiencing a severe heatwave, with outdoor temperatures reaching 39–40°C and road surface temperatures exceeding 45°C in some areas. Despite the scorching and harsh conditions, many outdoor workers continue struggling to make a living while facing serious health risks.

VOV.VN - A sleeper bus traveling on Vietnam’s North–South Expressway caught fire in the early hours of May 25 while passing through Ha Tinh province, forcing more than 30 passengers to evacuate.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese police have arrested two foreign nationals linked to a fatal shooting in Ho Chi Minh City that left one foreigner dead and another injured.

A memorial and reburial ceremony for the remains of nine Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who laid down their lives in Laos during wartime was held on the morning of May 25 at Nam martyrs’ cemetery in Tu My commune, the north central province of Ha Tinh.

Teachers will be entitled to occupational preferential allowances ranging from 20% to 80%, depending on education level, type of institution and working conditions, under a newly issued Government decree.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has activated expensive oil-fired power units to stabilise the national grid as extreme heat drives electricity demand to record levels across Northern and Central regions.

VOV.VN - Northern and Central Vietnam are facing the most intense heatwave of the summer so far, with temperatures surpassing 40°C in many areas, including Hanoi and several provinces across the country.

VOV.VN - The Liaison Committee of the Vietnamese Community in Singapore, in coordination with the Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore, on May 23 organised the Vietnam-Singapore Innovation Forum to create a platform for promoting science, technology and innovation initiatives in support of Vietnam’s future development.

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.