The Lao Embassy in Vietnam on April 8 held a ceremony in Hanoi to celebrate Laos’ traditional New Year festival Bunpimay.

Representatives of the younger generations from Vietnam and China, have expressed hope that bilateral cooperation will continue to expand across all fields, helping deepen relations in a more substantive and effective manner while bringing practical benefits to the two countries' people.

Using artificial intelligence (AI) to process data-heavy tasks such as banking increases efficiency and service quality, but it also poses new cybersecurity threats that need to be assessed and managed carefully.

VOV.VN - Three people were killed and one injured in a serious accident in Lam Dong province, Vietnam’s central highlands, on April 8, according to a preliminary report from local police.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has approved an air pollution control plan for 2026–2030, with a vision to 2045, with low-emission zones (LEZs) set to be rolled out in central areas from January 1, 2027 to rein in high-emission vehicles.

A long-awaited link is set to bridge more than water as Hue, the heritage city, prepares to open the Thuan An sea-crossing bridge, easing connections across key economic zones and beyond.

VOV.VN - The Southern Vietnam Helicopter Company and the Northern Vietnam Helicopter Company, subsidiaries of the Vietnam Helicopter Corporation (VNH), have placed an order for three Airbus H225 helicopters to support the expansion of offshore energy operations and replace aging aircraft in their fleet.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will begin mandatory emissions testing for motorcycles and mopeds in its largest cities as part of a national effort to improve air quality.

VOV.VN - Vietnam – Germany University Hospital in Hanoi on April 7 reported a remarkable organ donation by a 19-year-old British tourist, providing life-saving opportunities for multiple patients suffering from organ failure in Vietnam.

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 - The Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration has launched a mobile application, “Thoi tiet Viet Nam KTTV,” to provide official weather information tailored to users’ locations across the country.

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.

VOV.VN - Hanoi Police warned on April 7 that foreign groups using tourist visas to rent high-end apartments and create company cover have been involved in online fraud and cross-border gambling in the city, with multiple cases identified.

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).

VOV.VN - Starting July 1, 2026, the Hanoi People's Committee will pilot low-emission zones in parts of Ring Road 1, introducing phased emission controls on cars and motorbikes to curb air pollution and accelerate the shift toward greener urban mobility.

VOV.VN - A widespread heatwave beginning on April 7 is forecast to expand across northern Vietnam and persist for several days at high intensity, with temperatures in some areas exceeding 40°C, posing serious risks to public health and fire safety.

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.