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.

VOV.VN - Two Indian tourists have been rescued by lifeguards after being swept away by strong waves while swimming outside a designated safe zone at a beach in Da Nang city, central Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Around 1,000 workers and trade union members joined a parade in Hanoi on April 28 to celebrate the 140th anniversary of International Workers’ Day.

VOV.VN - Health authorities in Dak Lak, a province in central Vietnam, are stepping up measures to contain meningococcal disease following the detection of several cases, including one death.

Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi is expected to handle more than 650 flights on April 29, the peak travel day for the upcoming Reunification Day and May Day holidays, as passenger traffic is forecast to rise 10-15% over normal levels.

VOV.VN - UNESCO has renewed recognition for Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark after it passed a second revalidation, awarding the site its highest rating and extending its status for another four years.

The Vietnamese community in Macau (China) has expressed hopes for more favourable visa policies and stronger trade links, as they gathered to mark major national milestones.

President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front’s Central Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai on April 27 led a delegation to visit and offer gifts to heroic Vietnamese mothers, armed forces heroes, policy beneficiary families, poor households and disadvantaged workers in Ninh Binh.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese border guards have successfully rescued four crew members after a sand-carrying barge sank in rough seas off the Mekong Delta.

VOV.VN - Two tourists have been safely rescued after getting lost in a forested area while trekking to Dong Pagoda via the western route of Yen Tu Mountain in northern Bac Ninh province.

A memorial stele dedicated to victims of Agent Orange/dioxin was inaugurated at Choisy Park in Paris, France on April 25, marking the first monument of its kind in France and Europe and underscoring growing international support for justice for victims of the toxic defoliant.

VOV.VN - For over 50 years, a farmer in central Vietnam has been at the center of an unusual medical mystery, with reports suggesting he has been unable to sleep in a normal way since the mid-1970s.

VOV.VN - Tens of thousands of residents and visitors offered incense at the Hung Kings Temple on April 26, the 10th day of the third lunar month, during the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day 2026, in a solemn and reverent atmosphere.