VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Ministry of Health said on May 17 that it is strengthening Ebola surveillance and closely coordinating with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and relevant agencies amid concerns over recent outbreaks in parts of Africa.

VOV.VN - More than a year after the Politburo issued Resolution 68 on private sector development, Vietnam’s business community has begun to see positive signals from institutional reforms, capital flows and improvements in the investment environment.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s agriculture sector is showing fresh signs of recovery as domestic rice prices and export prices gradually rebound, while high-quality and low-emission rice products are opening new opportunities in premium international markets.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City is preparing to launch a new maritime financial centre as part of efforts to strengthen Vietnam’s role in regional trade, shipping and logistics finance.

VOV.VN - Over the years, the Tay ethnic community in Thai Nguyen province has preserved a ritual for peace and spiritual protection, reflecting their worldview, cultural beliefs and aspirations for harmony across generations.

Building a world-class university requires not only a long academic tradition but also strong scientific and technological capacity, according to Professor, Doctor of Science Nguyen Dinh Duc, former Chairman of the University of Engineering and Technology under Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-Hanoi).​

One year after the Politburo's Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on the private sector's development was implemented, Vietnamese businesses said clearer institutional guidance, easier access to credit and more transparent governance mechanisms are crucial to helping private enterprises break through.

The Vietnam Padel Open – Heineken Cup 2026 kicked off on May 16, marking the second national official tournament of a new racket sport in Vietnam.

As modernisation threatens to wash away traditional culture, artisan Nguyen Huu Hoa and his wife, Meritorious Artisan Nguyen Thi Oanh, are holding the line for Dong Ho folk painting, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

VOV.VN - The PPA Asia Kuala Lumpur Open 2026 concluded on May 17 with Vietnamese players delivering standout performances, highlighted by Truong Vinh Hien’s dominant victory in the men’s singles final.