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.

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.