VOV.VN - Severe thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds and hail swept across several northern provinces of Vietnam, leaving 12 people injured and causing widespread damage to homes, schools, and agricultural land, according to authorities.

Vietnam currently has 110.5 million mobile broadband internet subscriptions, including 3G, 4G and 5G services.

VOV.VN - Hail accompanied by thunderstorms occurred in several northern localities, including Hanoi, Thai Nguyen and Lao Cai, on May 2, causing damage to homes, crops and local traffic in some areas.

VOV.VN - A dialogue marking United Nations Day of Vesak was held on April 30 at United Nations Headquarters under the theme “Leveraging Buddhist Heritage for Strengthening Global Peace and Cooperation.”

VOV.VN - Traffic accidents across Vietnam declined significantly during the first two days of the April 30 – May 1 holiday period, although a number of serious accidents still resulted in dozens of fatalities, according to official data released by authorities.

VOV.VN - A tragic car fire at a petrol station in Da Nang, central Vietnam, has left two teenagers dead, local authorities confirmed on May 1.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s rapidly aging population is expected to reshape the economy, creating both challenges and major opportunities for a fast-growing “silver economy” driven by senior consumption, healthcare, and workforce participation.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Consulate in Vladivostok, Russia, on April 30 held a wreath-laying ceremony at President Ho Chi Minh’s monument to mark the 51st anniversary of National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 – 2026).

VOV.VN - Four tourists, including a child, were rescued in time on the afternoon of May 1 after being swept offshore by strong waves at Cua Tung Beach in Quang Tri province, central Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The number of dengue fever cases has increased considerably since late 2025, as health authorities warn of increased outbreak risk during the upcoming rainy season.

VOV.VN - Health authorities in Gia Lai Province have confirmed the first case of melioidosis (Whitmore’s disease) in 2026, involving a 39-year-old female patient from an ethnic minority community in a border commune.

VOV.VN - Worker health is emerging as a strategic priority for Vietnamese businesses, with companies, trade unions, and policymakers working together to build a sustainable and comprehensive occupational healthcare system.

VOV.VN - A passenger bus caught fire on the morning of May 1 on the Ho Chi Minh City–Trung Luong Expressway, causing panic among passengers and temporary traffic congestion during the peak national holiday period.

VOV.VN - Two earthquakes were recorded in the central province of Quang Ngai on May 1, indicating that seismic activity in the region shows no signs of abating.

VOV.VN - The central city of Hue opened Thuan An sea-crossing bridge to technical traffic on April 30, a key project linking the city centre with the eastern coastal area.

VOV.VN - These days, national flags can be seen widely across city streets. From high-rise balconies to modest townhouses, red flags with a yellow star flies in the sun, a familiar sight in daily life.

Vietnam transferred one set of remains believed to belong to a US serviceman missing in action (MIA) during the war at the 172nd repatriation ceremony held in central Da Nang city on April 29.

VOV.VN - Major highways and gateways out of Hanoi were overwhelmed on April 29 by a surge in traffic as thousands of people left the capital ahead of the Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers' Day (May 1) holiday, which this year lasts four consecutive days.

An Giang province aims to complete 21 key infrastructure projects for the APEC 2027 summit in Phu Quoc special zone three to six months ahead of schedule, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Ho Van Mung said.

Vietnam’s fisheries sector is maintaining positive growth momentum but faces mounting challenges from intensifying global competition and increasingly stringent market requirements.

VOV.VN - The An Giang provincial Border Guard Command, together with relevant agencies, received 33 Vietnamese citizens repatriated by Cambodia at Tinh Bien International Border Gate on April 29.

VOV.VN - Nearly 200 medical staff at Hue Central Hospital have worked through the night to successfully perform six life-saving tissue and organ transplants from a single brain-dead donor, offering new hope to critically ill patients.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Red Cross Society on April 29 launched the 2026 Humanitarian Month, aiming to mobilise VND500 billion (around US$19 million) to support vulnerable groups and expand nationwide humanitarian efforts.

Police of Vinh Long province have arrested and searched the residence of a local man for “abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State, and the legitimate rights and interests of organisations and individuals” as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 331 of the 2015 Penal Code (amended in 2017).

VOV.VN - Authorities in Khanh Hoa province on April 29 broke ground on the Truong Sa Museum, a project marking the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30).

A long-running lawsuit over the use of Agent Orange/dioxin during the war in Vietnam is set to enter a decisive stage, as France’s top court prepares to review the case filed by Tran To Nga, a victim of the toxic chemical, against major US chemical firms.

The Dak Lak provincial People’s Court on April 28 sentenced a man from Ho Chi Minh City to 11 years in prison on the charge of “terrorism” under Article 299 of the Penal Code.

VOV.VN - More than 5,600 sea turtle hatchlings have been released into the sea at Con Dao National Park as marine conservation efforts continue to see positive results in early 2026.

VOV.VN - All five Vietnamese students won medals at the 2026 Nordic-Baltic Physics Olympiad (NBPhO) in Tallinn, Estonia, including two golds, one silver and two bronzes., according to the Vietnam Physical Society.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam has underscored the importance of the Vietnamese language as a repository of cultural values and a core element of national identity.