Ho Chi Minh City is pursuing a dual-track approach of upgrading cultural infrastructure while reforming governance, and the fresh launch of the Phu Tho Circus and Multi-purpose Performance Centre is deemed a demonstration of its resolve to unlock resources and drive cultural industries forward.
VOV.VN - Vietnam witnessed a sharp surge in domestic travel and leisure demand during the April 30–May 1 holiday period, with tourist attractions, entertainment complexes and public spaces across the country reporting exceptionally high visitor numbers, in some cases reaching local overload levels.
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s rapidly aging population is expected to reshape the economy, creating both challenges and major opportunities for a fast-growing “silver economy” driven by senior consumption, healthcare, and workforce participation.
VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Consulate in Vladivostok, Russia, on April 30 held a wreath-laying ceremony at President Ho Chi Minh’s monument to mark the 51st anniversary of National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 – 2026).
VOV.VN - Four tourists, including a child, were rescued in time on the afternoon of May 1 after being swept offshore by strong waves at Cua Tung Beach in Quang Tri province, central Vietnam.
VOV.VN - The number of dengue fever cases has increased considerably since late 2025, as health authorities warn of increased outbreak risk during the upcoming rainy season.
VOV.VN - Health authorities in Gia Lai Province have confirmed the first case of melioidosis (Whitmore’s disease) in 2026, involving a 39-year-old female patient from an ethnic minority community in a border commune.
VOV.VN - Vietnamese wushu athletes have delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 World Taijiquan Championships in Bulgaria, winning eight gold, four silver and nine bronze medals to finish third overall.
VOV.VN - Worker health is emerging as a strategic priority for Vietnamese businesses, with companies, trade unions, and policymakers working together to build a sustainable and comprehensive occupational healthcare system.
VOV.VN - A passenger bus caught fire on the morning of May 1 on the Ho Chi Minh City–Trung Luong Expressway, causing panic among passengers and temporary traffic congestion during the peak national holiday period.