VOV.VN - Vietnam and Laos have agreed to step up efforts to raise bilateral trade to US$10 billion while accelerating strategic connectivity projects, as both sides seek to deepen economic cooperation and strengthen long-term development links.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Laos have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic alignment and strengthening their special relationship following high-level talks in Vientiane on April 9.

Transforming large-scale concerts into distinctive tourism products is not only an economic challenge but also a solid step towards affirming Quang Ninh position as a hub for cultural industries linked with the heritage of the mining region.

Vietnam has approved a national programme on prevention and response to gender-based violence for the 2026–2030 period, aimed at reducing incidents nationwide by strengthening awareness, promoting behavioural change and expanding victim-centred support services to better protect women and girls.

The Lao Embassy in Vietnam on April 8 held a ceremony in Hanoi to celebrate Laos’ traditional New Year festival Bunpimay.

The digitalisation of cultural heritage is emerging as a powerful tool to “awaken” collective memory while unlocking new resources for development, as Vietnam accelerates national digital transformation under Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo.

Representatives of the younger generations from Vietnam and China, have expressed hope that bilateral cooperation will continue to expand across all fields, helping deepen relations in a more substantive and effective manner while bringing practical benefits to the two countries' people.

VOV.VN - A foreign crew member suffering from suspected appendicitis has been rescued off the coast of Ho Chi Minh City, according to the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre.

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has called for broader access to legal aid services and stronger digital transformation as Vietnam moves to revise its Law on Legal Aid.

VOV.VN - The first ever Super24 Vietnam 2026 dance competition will be held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 18, serving as a platform connecting professional dancers while opening a space for creative exchange between dance and music.