VOV.VN - A farewell ceremony for the 2nd detachment of Level-2 Field Hospital No. 4 to carry out duties in the UN peacekeeping missions in South Sudan was held by the Ministry of National Defence on May 24 in the military airfield of Division 371 of the Air Defence – Air Force Service.

VOV.VN - The number of children infected with hand-foot-mouth disease, as well as dengue fever, in Ho Chi Minh has been on the rise over recent times, according to the municipal Center for Disease Control (CDC).

VOV.VN - The new US-Vietnam Cooperation Center which is a partnership between the Public Affairs Section of the US Embassy in Hanoi and the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam was inaugurated in Hanoi on May 24.

VOV.VN - A deluge of heavy rain hit the capital on the morning of May 24, leaving many streets submerged and triggering major traffic congestion.

VOV.VN - The nation attended the 2022 Education World Forum (EWF) which officially opened in London in the UK on May 23, featuring with the participation of education ministers from more than 100 countries globally and representatives of international and non-governmental organisations.

The 8th summer camp of Vietnamese youth in Europe “Vietheart Summer Camp 2022” will take place in Prague, the Czech Republic, on August 18-21, heard a press conference held by the Vietnam youth and student associations in the country on May 22.

VOV.VN - Hue city in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue hosted launched a Republic of Korea funded project to transform Hue into a smart cultural and tourism city.

VOV.VN - A Smart City Expo & Forum in Asia (Smart City Asia 2022) will be held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City from May 26 to May 28.

VOV.VN - Heavy rain has over the past 24 hours submerged parts of northern localities, including Hanoi, Vinh Phuc, and Ha Giang.

VOV.VN - Vietnam recorded an additional 1,319 new COVID-19 infections across 42 localities throughout the country, and a total of 8.945 recoveries on May 22.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has signed a decision to issue a strategy for scientific-technological development and innovation until 2030.

A Francophone running tournament entitle “Elle Peut!” (She can!) took place at Hoan Kiem Lake in downtown Hanoi on May 21, attracting the participation of over 1,200 runners.

VOV.VN - In 1987, UNESCO adopted a Resolution on the celebration of the 100th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday as a national hero and a great man of culture of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health confirmed a total of 1,457 fresh COVID-19 cases across 33 cities and provinces nationwide on May 21, thereby pushing the overall number of national infections to more than 10.7 million.

VOV.VN - Science-technology and innovation development represents a strategic breakthrough for national development, with a contingent of scientists being at the core of this process, especially amid future changes relating to Industry 4.0.

VOV.VN - Dynamic, enthusiastic, hospitable, and patient, volunteers at the 31st Southeast Asian Games are ready at any time, despite rain or sun, to help athletes, coaches, officials, visitors, and fans.

An international workshop titled ‘Smart city: Experiences from some countries in western and northern Europe and Da Nang’s vision’ took place in the central coastal city of Da Nang on May 20, gathering experts and representatives of embassies, consulates general, and trade associations.

VOV.VN - Health authorities confirmed the detection of a further 1,587 fresh COVID-19 infections on May 20 across 51 cities and provinces nationwide, representing a fall of 128 from the previous day, including 1,380 local cases.

VOV.VN - A signing ceremony of the Record of Discussions took place on May 19 in Hanoi for the “Project for Innovation of Science and Technology on Natural Rubber for Global Carbon Process”.

Orbis international organisation will support more than 60,000 children in the Mekong Delta region with eye check-ups and assist over 10,000 students with surgeries under a project slated for next year.

The commencement of VinFuture Pre-Screening Round was officially announced on May 18.

The Vietnamese Embassy in the UK has held flower offering ceremonies to celebrate the 132nd birth anniversary of late President Ho Chi Minh (May 19) at his statue in Newhaven town in the Sussex region and New Zealand House in London.

Former Deputy Health Minister Truong Quoc Cuong was given four years in jail in the first-instance trial of the case relating to the trading of counterfeit medicine labelled as Health 2000 Canada, lack of responsibilities causing serious consequences, and abuse of power while on duty.

VOV.VN - Vietnam confirmed 1,716 coronavirus infections in 48 localities nationwide on May 19, decreasing by 115 compared to the previous day.

VOV.VN - Cam Ranh International Terminal Company announced on May 19 that budget airline Vietjet Air of Vietnam will re-operate an air route connecting Cam Ranh airport (Khanh Hoa) and Incheon airport (Republic of Korea).

VOV.VN - An additional 1,831 fresh infections were confirmed by the Ministry of Health on May 18 across 48 provinces and cities nationwide, thereby raising the national tally since the start of the pandemic to 10,701,796.

A waste reduction and circular economy project for Mekong River was launched at a ceremony in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on May 18.

VOV.VN - The capital has decided to suspend the operations of 13 medical facilities which were being used to treat COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms, amid new infections, severe cases, and deaths being on the decline.

Prof. Dr. Yang Dao, a H’mong man who has lived in the US for years, said he was lucky to meet President Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam and was impressed by the late President’s ideology of solidarity between ethnic groups.

Representatives of the European Union (EU) and partners in Vietnam made a fact-finding tour of central Thanh Hoa province on May 17 to learn more about the work of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) and local women’s needs.