VOV.VN - The French President has elevated the rank of the Legion of Honour previously awarded to Professor Tran Thanh Van and Professor Le Kim Ngoc, promoting them from Knight to Officer.

VOV.VN - PeaceTrees Vietnam in collaboration with relevant agencies has safely defused a bomb weighing more than 220kg near the entrance of Phong Nha cave in the central province of Quang Binh, said Pham Thi Hoang Ha, director of the PeaceTrees Vietnam project.

VOV.VN - Two local residents have bene killed and three others injured after a landslide destroyed two houses in Khe Que village of Xuan Ai commune, Lao Cai province, on the night of July 13.

VOV.VN - In a record-breaking performance, all four Vietnamese students have won gold medals at the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2025, marking the country’s best-ever result in the history of the global competition.

VOV.VN - The recognition of the Phong Nha–Ke Bang and Hin Nam No national parks as a joint World Heritage Site stands as a meaningful symbol of the enduring friendship between Vietnam and Laos.

VOV.VN - The capital city of Hanoi will officially ban all motorbikes running on fossil fuels from operating within Ring Road 1 starting July 1, 2026, according to a Directive issued recently by the Prime Minister.

Three decades of joint efforts to address the lasting impacts of Agent Orange/dioxin and unexploded ordnance (UXO) have helped build trust and deepen Vietnam–US ties.

VOV.VN - A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Mang Den commune in central Quang Ngai province at a depth of approximately 8.1km on July 12, according to the Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Centre under the Institute of Earth Sciences.

VOV.VN - As dengue fever cases continue to rise sharply and six deaths have been reported since the beginning of the year, Ho Chi Minh City is intensifying efforts to control and prevent the spread of the disease.

A green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), an endangered species listed in Vietnam’s Red Data Book, recently returned to lay eggs on Cau Cang Beach on Hon Cau Island, Lien Huong commune, the south central province of Lam Dong.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has made notable progress in population and development, effectively controlling population growth and entering a period of golden population structure that is contributing to national economic growth, said Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan.

VOV.VN - The Drug Crime Investigation Police Department of An Giang province in collaboration with Phu Quoc Special Zone Police have apprehended a Chinese fugitive on the international wanted list.

The 59th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has concluded with the adoption of 26 resolutions and decisions – two of which were co-sponsored and co-drafted by Vietnam as part of a core group of nations.

An agreement to set up a comprehensive cooperation programme aimed at providing digital skill training, supporting entrepreneurship, and creating sustainable job opportunities for people with disabilities in the digital economy was signed at a ceremony in Hanoi on July 10.

VOV.VN - The Hanoi People’s Court on July 11 handed down a total of 34 years in prison to three former top officials of Vinh Phuc province for accepting bribes in one of Vietnam’s most high-profile corruption scandals involving Phuc Son Group.

The Co To special zone in northern Quang Ninh province officially launched its “Co To Digital” application on July 9, marking a significant step forward in its digital transformation efforts.

VOV.VN - The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting reports that localities in the northern and north-central regions are experiencing the peak of a widespread heavy rain event on July 11 - 12, with total rainfall in some areas expected to exceed 250mm.

VOV.VN - The Border Guard Command and police of Lao Cai province have cracked a large-scale transnational smuggling ring involved in transporting precious metals across the Vietnam–China border.

Building Vietnam into a nation of lifelong learning, in which every citizen has the opportunity to learn and is encouraged to learn throughout life, is not only a humanitarian goal, but also an important requirement to enhance national competitiveness, develop human resources and boost the nation's internal strength.

VOV.VN - As 2025 marks 40 years of US recovery operations in Vietnam, Director of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Kelly McKeague hails Vietnam’s vital role in identifying and returning the remains of 740 missing US service members.

VOV.VN - A joint documentary on Vietnam’s rice cultivation project in Cuba will air simultaneously in both countries in celebration of 65 years of diplomatic ties and the Vietnam–Cuba Friendship Year 2025.

VOV.VN - Some 27 passengers have escaped death by a hair’s breadth after a fire gutted their car down to its frame in Lam Dong province, according to local police.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City plans to upgrade more than 100 commune health stations – the lowest level medical facilities in the local healthcare system in Vietnam - into mini hospitals, aiming to enhance residents’ healthcare accessibility and reduce the burden on central hospitals.

The People’s Court of An Giang province on July 9 handed down an one-year prison sentence to the 17-year-old Ho Trong Phuc for "abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State and the rights and legitmate interests of organisations."

Police in Quang Tri province have launched criminal proceedings against 25 individuals for the charge of “extortion” and one person for “organising illegal migration”.

The United Nations Human Rights Committee (HRC) gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 7-8 to review Vietnam’s fourth periodic report on the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).

The Phat Tich Pagoda in the Lao capital of Vientiane has long served as a spiritual home for the Vietnamese community, fostering unity and cultural sharing among them, according to its abbot Venerable Thich Minh Quang.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced plans to organise a series of events to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and the National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

VOV.VN - Northern Vietnam is entering the peak of a widespread heatwave on July 9, with temperatures reaching up to 37°C, before heavy rain arrives and lashes large parts of the region.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health (MoH), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), launched the project "Strengthening the Capacity Development System for Health Professional through Telemedicine" in Hanoi on July 8.