Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia has been announced as one of the winners of the 35th Fukuoka Prize Laureate 2025.

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Phan Tam underscored the importance of responsible AI application in line with professional ethics and societal interests, at a plenary session on digital transformation and AI in journalism.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has reported Vietnam’s first case of the NB.1.8.1 COVID-19 subvariant, which has appeared in numerous countries and may be linked to a recent rise in local infections.

Tackling counterfeit goods in the health sector requires determined and stringent action, with no exceptions or protected areas, said Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan.

A joint operation of Vietnamese and Lao police have dismantled a major cross-border online gambling ring that enabled thousands of people to place illegal bets worth nearly VND1.3 trillion (US$50 million), Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security said on May 23.

VOV.VN - In recent weeks, COVID-19 cases have been rising across multiple localities in Vietnam, raising concerns over the risk of a resurgence.

A man in Yen Thanh district, the central province of Nghe An, has handed over an Asian black bear (Ursus thibetanus) to the Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre at Bach Ma National Park in Hue city.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 24 signed an official dispatch, ordering a vigorous nationwide crackdown on smuggling, trade fraud, counterfeit goods, and intellectual property violations.

Medical workers at Quang Ninh Provincial General Hospital have successfully performed multiple organ transplants from a brain-dead donor, marking a significant step forward in the province’s healthcare capabilities.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on May 23 signed an urgent directive, requesting serious measures to address the growing threats of landslides, flash floods, and scattered flooding in northern Vietnam.

A memorial and burial ceremony was held on May 23 at Hue city Martyrs’ Cemetery for the remains of 10 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who sacrificed in Laos during the war.

Telecom and internet service providers in Vietnam have been requested to block the messaging app Telegram using technical measures, the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (VNTA) have announced.

In the context of increasingly sophisticated cyber security crimes, domain names – strategic digital assets – are becoming the target of attacks by hackers.

Experts gathered for an international conference in Hanoi on May 23 organised by the Academy of Journalism and Communication (AJC) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), discussing how journalism must adapt to meet the evolving demands of the digital age.

The Vietnam-Germany Friendship Association marked its 40th founding anniversary in Hanoi on May 23, reaffirming its role in fostering bilateral ties through cultural, educational, and innovation exchange.

Authorities in the Central Highland province of Gia Lai held a respect-paying, memorial and reburial ceremony on May 23 at Duc Co district martyrs’ cemetery for the remains of 23 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who laid down their lives in Cambodia during the war.

Vietnam is projected to face a shortfall of more than 700,000 cybersecurity professionals in the coming years, highlighting an urgent need for comprehensive training policies in the field.

VOV.VN - The Forest Protection Department of Phu Loc district in central Thua Thien Hue province received a golden mountain turtle weighing about 1kg, voluntarily handed over by a local resident.

VOV.VN - Heavy downpours overnight and into the morning of May 23 caused localized flooding in some areas of northern mountainous Yen Bai and Lao Cai provinces, disrupting traffic and damaging property.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 22 signed an official dispatch, ordering ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of centrally-run cities and provinces to expedite the simplification of administrative procedures.

Only 11% of Vietnamese enterprises and organisations are adequately prepared to respond to cybersecurity incidents, according to data released by the National Cybersecurity Association (NCA).

VOV.VN - The Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Center under the Institute of Geophysics, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, reported a magnitude 3.5 earthquake in Muong Cha district, northern Dien Bien province on May 23 morning.

Authorities in Mong Cai city in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh, in collaboration with Viettel Post JSC, have conducted field surveys and proposed specific plans to pilot the development of a smart border gate at Mong Cai (Vietnam) – Dongxing (China) international border gate pair.

On the occasion of the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 – 2025), Cuba’s leading media outlets and national broadcasters published extensive coverage paying tribute to the legacy of the late Vietnamese leader, while reaffirming the special bond between the Cuban and Vietnamese peoples.

Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen concluded a six-day visit to Cuba on May 22, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in healthcare, particularly in biopharmaceuticals.

The VinFuture Prize, a global science and technology award, concluded its nomination round for its fifth season, receiving 1,705 applications from around the world, the organising board said on May 22.

VOV.VN - After a 5-year suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the international passenger train service between Vietnam and China will officially resume operations starting May 25, 2025.

VOV.VN - A job bazaar featuring the participation of more than 20 Japanese enterprises was held on May 22 at Dong A University in the central city of Da Nang, serving as a key recruitment event for Japanese companies seeking Vietnamese labourers.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health (MoH) has set up 15 inspection teams to oversee activities related to the production, marketing and circulation of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, traditional medicine, dairy products, dietary supplements, and medical equipment, following recently detected violations of regulations in the sector.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is internationally recognised for its rich biodiversity, but this natural wealth is under severe threat from economic development, climate change, pollution, deforestation, and invasive species, warned Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Quoc Tri.