VOV.VN - A large pod of dolphins, estimated in the hundreds, was spotted in waters off Quy Nhon in central Vietnam on the morning of April 26, swimming and circling around a fishing boat and drawing the attention of those on board.

The Prime Minister has ordered ministries, sectors and coastal localities to address persistent shortcomings in combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, with the goal of securing the removal of the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning against Vietnamese seafood exports in 2026.

VOV.VN - The Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, together with a large number of local residents, held the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day ceremony at the Hung Kings Memorial Temple in Long Binh Ward on April 26, the 10th day of the third lunar month.

The Korea-Vietnam Peace Village Project (KVPVP) on April 24 presented Vietnam’s experience in integrating post-war mine action with sustainable development at the 29th International Meeting of Mine Action National Directors and United Nations Advisers (NDM-UN29) in Geneva, Switzerland.

A recent visit to the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago and DK1 offshore platforms has helped deepen connections between overseas Vietnamese and the country’s sea and islands, reinforcing national solidarity and awareness of maritime sovereignty.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese communities in the Czech Republic, France, Malaysia and the US on April 25 held ceremonies to mark the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day 2026, paying tribute to the nation’s founders and helping preserve cultural identity and community ties abroad.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has signed Directive No. 15/CT-TTg launching an emulation movement to successfully implement annual socio-economic development tasks and the 2026–2030 five-year plan in line with the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress.

A delegation of 60 outstanding overseas Vietnamese (OVs) from 20 countries and territories, has offered incense in tribute to Hung Kings at the Hung Kings Temple Relic Site in Phu Tho province on the occasion of the Hung Kings Commemoration Day.

VOV.VN - A bus carrying 39 people overturned while descending a mountainous road in northern Lao Cai province early on April 25, leaving two people injured.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Denmark, in coordination with Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College and Nguyen Sieu Secondary School, recently organised a public speaking and debate contest on Vietnam’s green growth future.

The Ministry of National Defence convened a conference in Hanoi on April 24 to roll out the peak phase of the 500-day campaign to accelerate the search, recovery and identification of fallen soldiers’ remains

VOV.VN - A large-scale cave expedition in Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park (central Vietnam) has identified 26 previously unknown caves along with rare geological formations, reinforcing the area’s status as one of the world’s most significant karst regions.

The Vietnam – Republic of Korea (RoK) forum on science, technology and innovation, part of the state visit to Vietnam by RoK President Lee Jae-myung, took place in Hanoi on April 24.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Japan is ready to take citizen protection measures following warnings of potential earthquakes and tsunamis, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said at a regular press briefing on April 23.

Remains of 22 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who laid down their lives in Cambodia during wartime will be repatriated following coordination between authorities of Vietnam's Dak Lak province and Cambodia’s Mondulkiri province.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Consulate General in Perth on April 23 presented a Certificate of Merit from the Minister of Foreign Affairs to Associate Professor Dr Duong Thi Hong Lien, who is working at Curtin University in Western Australia.

The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) aims to mobilise at least VND500 billion (nearly US$19 million) for nationwide humanitarian activities during Humanitarian Month 2026, heard a press briefing in Hanoi on April 23.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung on April 23 chaired a meeting reviewing the implementation of the national target programme on new-style rural area building, sustainable poverty reduction, and socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas for 2026–2035, while outlining key tasks through 2026.

VOV.VN - Residents in the coastal areas of Mui Ne and Lien Huong in Lam Dong province reported sightings of giant whales surfacing nearshore to hunt on April 23.

VOV.VN - Firefighters in Da Nang have rescued a US tourist weighing nearly 300kg after he became trapped inside a bathroom following a fall.

The Archival Committee of Saint Petersburg, Russia, and the Archives Department of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC) Office held an online mid-term review on April 22 to assess cooperation results since the signing of their partnership agreement in 2021.

VOV.VN - A bear owner in Nghe An province, central Vietnam, voluntarily handed over two captive bears kept for more than 20 years after sustained persuasion efforts, without requesting compensation.

A workshop was held in Berlin on April 22 with a view to better connecting Germany’s strong demand for labour with Vietnam’s young and abundant workforce.

VOV.VN -Three people have died of rabies in Ho Chi Minh City since the start of the year, as infection risks show a clear uptick.

VOV.VN - Three Bengal tiger cubs have been born at FLC Zoo Safari Park Quy Nhon in the south-central province of Gia Lai, marking a rare and remarkable moment for the wildlife park.

VOV.VN - Weather conditions across Vietnam on April 23 showed a stark contrast between regions, as the north turned cooler under the influence of a cold front while central areas continued to endure intense heat, with some locations experiencing extreme conditions.

VOV.VN - Hanoi is preparing to implement a cautious, phased roadmap to regulate fossil fuel-powered vehicles, starting with the historic central area surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung received Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Bae Kyung Hoon in Hanoi on April 22, on the occasion of the state visit to Vietnam by RoK President Lee Jae Myung.

VOV.VN - All four Vietnamese students have won medals, including two golds and two silvers, at the 60th International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad, held in Moscow, Russia, from April 15 to 23, according to the Ministry of Education and Training.

Traditional products and handicrafts from many Vietnamese localities were introduced to international visitors and local residents at a charity bazaar in Tokyo on April 22, helping promote Vietnam’s cultural identity while supporting humanitarian causes.