A ceremony was held at Pho Minh pagoda on April 6 to jointly celebrate the traditional New Year festivals of Bunpimay of Laos, Songkran of Thailand, Chol Chhnam Thmay of Cambodia, and Thingyang of Myanmar.

The Truong Sa Club in Germany held a gathering in Berlin on April 6 to celebrate eight years of its continuous activities in support of Vietnam’s maritime sovereignty.

VOV.VN - The 10th Congress of Vietnamese students in in the Republic of Korea (RoK) sets a transformative course for the community, bringing together over 90 delegates to boost ties and chart new goals for the future.

The Satisfaction Index of Public Administrative Services (SIPAS) in 2024 increased by 1.28% as compared to the previous year, reaching an average of 83.94%, with more than 90% of surveyed citizens reporting no inconvenience or unnecessary complications when working with civil servants.

In the borderlands of the Central Highland province of Gia Lai, what began as makeshift refugee settlements for Cambodians escaping the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime has evolved into a profound emblem of the Vietnam – Cambodia solidarity over the past nearly five decades.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese rescue team on April 6 concluded its search and rescue mission in Myanmar that was shaken by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake more than a week ago and began reviewing operations before returning to Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Though the war ended decades ago, the pain of loss still lingers, and helping to ease that pain is the ongoing journey to search for and repatriate the remains of US service members missing in action (MIA) during the war in Vietnam.

The Government has set a goal for Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to bring air pollution levels within the safe threshold for human health within the next five years.

As Vietnam is entering a new era – the era of the nation's rise, together with science – technology development, and digital transformation, innovation is a strategic driving force that will help Vietnam make a breakthrough in a new development cycle.

Vietnamese authorities have arrested several social media influencers for allegedly misleading consumers through false advertising of a dietary supplement.

VOV.VN - On April 4, the Department of Preventive Medicine under the Ministry of Health reported that 53 out of 54 provinces and cities nationwide had conducted the measles vaccination campaign, vaccinating 762,320 out of 800,719 target individuals, achieving 95.2% coverage and meeting the campaign goal.

A seminar was held in Hanoi on April 4 to discuss contributions of Vietnamese women to the exchange and development of Buddhism in Asia, attracting a large number of scholars, researchers, and Buddhist monks, nuns, and followers.

A national consultation workshop to address rehabilitation and psychosocial support for landmine victims and persons with disabilities convened in Hanoi on April 4, as part of a broader project to enhance support for landmine survivors across ASEAN member states.

A ceremony was held at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi on April 3 to receive valuable artefacts and documents related to President Ho Chi Minh from the family of late Pham Van Cong, a former resident in New Caledonia, France.

VOV.VN - As of March 31, a total of 24,425 of children aged between six and nine in Hanoi have been vaccinated against measles, meeting 97% of the target, according to the capital’s Department of Health.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Department of Disease Control under the Ministry of Health has said it is verifying information about cases of an unknown illness in Russia to proactively respond to potential transmission risks and protect public health.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested the Ministry of Public Security to intensify its crackdown on cybercrime, particularly fraud, given an ongoing restructuring of local police forces.

VOV.VN - A 226-kg bomb left over from the war was safely deactivated by the military command and sappers in the central province of Nghe An on April 3.

Myanmar’s Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief, and Resettlement on April 3 held a working session with the Vietnamese rescue delegation to exchange information and formulate plans for the next phase of earthquake-related search and rescue operations in the disaster-hit nation.

A Vietnam – Belgium symposium was held at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) on April 3, advancing road safety initiatives through virtual learning and research.

VOV.VN - The northern region of Vietnam is experiencing a slight temperature increase on April 4 before a cold front is expected to arrive on April 5, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

VOV.VN - Maternal deaths have fallen more than fivefold, while child mortality rates have also dropped substantially in Vietnam, showing the country's determination to improve maternal and child healthcare.

Vietnam has intensified its crackdown on illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, launching 39 criminal cases across the country as part of a broader effort to enhance fisheries management and promote sustainable development.

VOV.VN - Hanoi enhances cooperation with Australian localities through meetings with local aurthorites and an investment, trade, and tourism promotion conference in Sydney.

The Minister of Public Security and the Chairpersons of People’s Committees in provinces and centrally-run cities have been asked to enhance fire prevention and control efforts under the Prime Minister's freshly-signed dispatch.

VOV.VN - US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper confirmed that the US would continue to fund projects to address the consequences of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Quang Tri province during a meeting with provincial leaders on April 2.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese rescue workers in collaboration with colleagues from Myanmar and Turkey on April 2 saved a survivor from the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28.

VOV.VN - US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper on April 2 made a field trip to Quang Tri province, a former war-torn land in central Vietnam, where he took part in an onsite detonation of a wartime bomb.

Cybersecurity threats in Vietnam are escalating at an alarming rate, with attacks becoming more sophisticated and widespread, according to a cyber threat situation report 2024 released by Viettel Cyber Security under the Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group.

In order to successfully implement the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, Vietnam needs a comprehensive plan, a long-term vision, and the active involvement of various sectors and economic stakeholders.