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.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism coordinated with the Korea Copyright Commission (KCC) to organise a copyright conference and an inter-governmental meeting as part of the Republic of Korea (RoK) - Southeast Asia Copyright Forum 2025 that took place in Seoul from May 20-21.

A ceremony to commemorate, hand over and repatriate the remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who laid down their lives during the war in Laos was held on May 21 at the Military Command Headquarters of Salavan province in southern Laos.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam–Thailand Friendship Association and the Thailand–Vietnam Friendship Association on May 21 convened a high-level meeting in Bangkok, reaffirming their commitment to deepening friendship between both nations’ people and beefing up more inclusive and sustainable cooperation.

VOV.VN - A COVID-19 outbreak has been reported at Nguyen Binh Khiem High School in Ba Ria–Vung Tau province, with three 12th-grade students testing positive via rapid antigen tests on May 15 and 16.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has decided to host a series of events, exhibitions, and a media award on human rights in Vietnam, under the theme “Happy Vietnam 2025."

VOV.VN - Lord Buddha’s Sarira, one of India’s most revered spiritual treasures, is now open for public veneration at Bai Dinh Pagoda in northern Ninh Binh province from 8 a.m. on May 21 to 10 a.m. on May 22.

Lien Khuong International Airport, which serves the tourist city of Da Lat in the Central Highlands region, will close for six months for runway and taxiway upgrades, with an investment of over VND1.05 trillion (US$40.2 million).

Vietnamese embassies across Africa marked the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890–2025) with solemn ceremonies celebrating his enduring legacy.

VOV.VN - At the high-level session of the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) on May 20, Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan delivered a speech focusing on the close relationship between Vietnam and the World Health Organization (WHO).

VOV.VN - The European Academy of Sciences (EURASC) has officially announced the election of Prof. Dr. Sci. Hoang Xuan Phu, senior research fellow at the Institute of Mathematics, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, as a new member.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung on May 19 visited the city of Marsciano in Italy's central province of Perugia, where he presented a collection of books on President Ho Chi Minh to the A.P.S INTRA Association on the occasion of the late leader’s 135th birth anniversary.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health and the Ho Chi Minh City Computer Association (HCA) are scheduled to jointly host an international conference on May 23 to explore the potential and impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Vietnam’s healthcare system.

VOV.VN - Border guards in Vietnam’s central Quang Tri province have launched criminal proceedings against a Lao national for illegal possession of a large quantity of drugs in the border town of Lao Bao, near Vietnam – Laos border.

VOV.VN - The administration of Nghe An province on May 20 held a ceremony to rebury 76 sets of remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who died during their noble international missions in Laos in the past.

VOV.VN - The Government of India has agreed to extend the display of Lord Buddha’s Sarira, a sacred treasure of India, in Vietnam till June 2, following a request from the government of Vietnam, announced the Embassy of India in Vietnam.

A two-day workshop on marine environmental protection and sustainable blue economy has been held in Con Dao, the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Worldwide Fund (WWF), and the provincial People’s Committee.

The Department of International Cooperation under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on May 19 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on communication cooperation with TikTok to promote Vietnamese culture, sports, and tourism through the platform.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia on May 19 held a solemn ceremony to celebrate the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday (May 19, 1890- 2025).

VOV.VN - On May 20, the Government submitted to the National Assembly a draft resolution on piloting a number of special mechanisms and policies to promote social housing projects.

University of Languages and International Studies under Vietnam National University, Hanoi (ULIS – VNU) will launch a specialised programme in teaching Vietnamese as a foreign language in 2025, marking the first training course of its kind in Vietnam.

In response to the ongoing efforts to protect Vietnamese citizens detained in Myanmar for violations of the country’s immigration regulations, Deputy Director of the Consular Department Luong Thanh Quang reported that authorities have initially verified the identities of 681 citizens hailing from 56 provinces and cities across the country.

A solemn flower-laying ceremony at President Ho Chi Minh's monument and a symposium on his ideology on peace, independence, freedom and happiness have taken place in Zalaegerszeg city, Hungary, to celebrate his 135th birth anniversary (May 19, 1890–2025).

A network of overseas Vietnamese nuclear energy experts (VietNuc) officially made its debut at the Vietnamese Embassy in Paris on May 18, on the occasion of Vietnam Science and Technology Day.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health has withdrawn 70 registrations for medical devices after uncovering multiple violations, including false declarations that reclassified cosmetics, dietary supplements, and traditional medicine as medical devices or deliberately miscategorized products to bypass regulatory scrutiny.

VOV.VN -The Naval Region 4 Command on May 19 successfully brought ashore a foreign sailor for emergency medical treatment after he experienced a severe stomachache at sea.

VOV.VN - A herd of around 100 dolphins were sighted on May 18 in the waters around Dung Island, about 10 km off the coast of Nha Trang, a popular beach destination in central Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Severe flooding triggered by torrential rain over the past two days has left five people dead and three injured across several northern provinces of Vietnam, including Bac Kan, Tuyen Quang, Lao Cai, and Ha Giang.

An exhibition featuring President Ho Chi Minh in fine arts is getting underway at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi, as part of commemorative activities marking the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 - 2025).