VOV.VN - The fourth Vietnamese Bánh Mì (bread) Festival opened at Le Van Tam Park, Ho Chi Minh City, on April 23, drawing large numbers of domestic and international visitors.

VOV.VN - President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung of the Republic of Korea took an evening stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of Hanoi on April 23.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) are shifting their cooperation from traditional trade and investment toward the co-development of next-generation industrial and technology ecosystems, with a focus on innovation, high-value supply chains, and strategic industries.

The northern province of Quang Ninh is set to introduce traditional sailboat tours along Ha Long Bay, a move expected to create a distinctive tourism product and further promote the heritage site’s image.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Estonia are moving to strengthen cooperation in digital transformation, innovation, and high-tech sectors, leveraging complementary strengths to advance bilateral ties in a more substantive and future-oriented direction.

General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence, attended a ceremony in Vientiane on April 23 to present the Independence Order and Friendship Order of the Vietanmese State to collectives and individuals of the Lao Ministry of National Defence.

The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) aims to mobilise at least VND500 billion (nearly US$19 million) for nationwide humanitarian activities during Humanitarian Month 2026, heard a press briefing in Hanoi on April 23.

VOV.VN - An immersive showcase of Korean culture, entertainment, and lifestyle is being rolled out in Hanoi as part of the Korea Culture and Travel Festival 2026, aiming to deepen people-to-people connections and stimulate outbound tourism demand from Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is proactively diversifying energy supply sources and strengthening international cooperation to ensure stable fuel availability and safeguard national energy security amid growing global uncertainties.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung on April 23 chaired a meeting reviewing the implementation of the national target programme on new-style rural area building, sustainable poverty reduction, and socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas for 2026–2035, while outlining key tasks through 2026.