The National Assembly’s approval of a pilot mechanism for establishing a culture and arts fund under a public-private partnership model reflects a new mindset in Vietnam’s cultural development.

Women who give birth to two children before the age of 35 will receive a minimum financial support package of VND2 million (nearly US$76) from January 1, 2027 under a newly issued Government decree guiding the enforcement of the Population Law.

Representatives of Belgian and European businesses have expressed growing interest in expanding trade and investment cooperation with Vietnam, heard at a seminar held in Brussels on May 19.​

VOV.VN - In recent years whale-shaped mountains and sand dunes in Gia Lai province, central Vietnam, have drawn much attention due to beautiful landscape and the legends that they have been associated with.

VOV.VN - The management board of Chu Mom Ray National Park in central Quang Ngai province has recorded the presence of several rare wild fowl species living in natural forests through camera traps and forest patrols.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has been highlighted among Asia’s most compelling travel destinations for 2026, thanks to the country’s unique blend of natural beauty, vibrant culture, affordability, and football passion as key reasons for travelers to visit.

The Hanoi People’s Court on May 20 opened the first-instance trial of former Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien and nine other defendants for violations tied to the State property management and use at the Ministry of Health (MoH) and relevant units.

VOV.VN - Asian Hackathon for Green Future 2026, a student contest focusing on technology-driven solutions for sustainable development, has attracted strong regional interest, drawing 439 teams and 1,439 contestants from 22 countries and territories after just over one month since its launch.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel said on May 20 that it is implementing citizen protection measures for Tieu Nguyen Bao Ngoc, a Vietnamese citizen who joined a Gaza-bound flotilla organized by Global Sumud Flotilla and was detained by Israeli authorities.

Activities marking the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 – 2026) in Vientiane have contributed to spreading his moral example and simple lifestyle among the Vietnamese community in Laos, reinforcing shared values and the enduring Vietnam–Laos friendship.