Da Nang welcomed the first direct flight connecting Moscow and the central city on May 23, marking the restoration of a direct air link between the two destinations after several years and signalling stronger tourism connectivity with Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Belarus.

The Vesak Celebrations 2026 kicked off on May 23 with a wide range of activities in downtown Da Lat city, the central province of Lam Dong.

VOV.VN - Vietnam International Fashion Week will return in June for its Spring-Summer 2026 edition, following 20 seasons that have helped shape the identity of Vietnamese fashion and strengthen its international presence.

The “In Gratitude” concert took place at Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi on May 22, featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Kevin Kenner, winner of the 12th International Chopin Piano Competition, alongside Vietnamese pianist Nguyen Viet Trung and the Quintet ensemble.

VOV.VN- Vietnamese pickleball players Quang Duong and Phuc Huynh were declared co-champions of the men’s singles event at the Mindanao Open in the Philippines after a dispute over the type of ball used prevented the final from being played.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s representative Thu Truc finished in the top 21 at Miss Eco International 2026 and received Miss Eco International Asia 2026 title at the pageant’s final held in Egypt on May 22.

VOV.VN - Cooperation between Vietnamese localities and Cambodia’s Stung Treng and Kratie provinces has expanded steadily and produced practical results amid growing ties between the two neighboring countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has kept inflation below 4% since 2015, and maintaining macroeconomic stability while effective inflation control in 2026 will be crucial to supporting the country’s goal of achieving double-digit GDP growth.

VOV.VN - Police in Ho Chi Minh City have filed charges against 35 people with illegally storing and trading toxic substances in connection with a large-scale cross-border cyanide smuggling ring, investigators said on May 23.

VOV.VN - Yulong Snow Mountain and Lijiang Ancient Town in China’s Yunnan province are attracting growing numbers of Vietnamese tourists while creating more opportunities for tourism cooperation between Vietnam and China.