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 - 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.

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.

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 - 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 - 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.

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.

VOV.VN - A handover ceremony for the remains of eight Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who sacrificed their lives in Laos was solemnly held in Laos’ Bolikhamsai province on May 23 before the martyrs were brought home for reburial in the central province of Ha Tinh.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s national team has won eight medals, including six silver and two bronze, at the 26th Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO 2026), according to the Ministry of Education and Training.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Department of Medical Service Administration under the Ministry of Health has urged stronger Ebola prevention and control measures, including close monitoring of people arriving from countries with current or recent Ebola outbreaks within the previous 21 days, amid concerns over the risk of the disease entering the country.

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.

VOV.VN - Police in Ho Chi Minh City have filed charges against 35 people with illegally storing and trading toxic substances in connection with a large-scale cross-border cyanide smuggling ring, investigators said on May 23.

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.

VOV.VN - A procession carrying Buddha sarira will take place in Hanoi at 4 p.m. on May 30 as part of Vesak 2570 celebrations and will pass through several central streets of the capital, allowing monks, nuns, Buddhist followers and residents to pay their respects.