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.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Xanana Gusmão has affirmed that he regards Vietnam as a close friend and trusted partner, expressing a desire to further strengthen practical cooperation across key development sectors.

VOV.VN - Well-known Korean actor Jung Il-woo has sparked buzz among Vietnamese fans after sharing photos from his recent trip to Hanoi, even jokingly inviting followers out for hotpot.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have agreed to open their markets to processed chicken products following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on veterinary cooperation and animal quarantine.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese rowers of the national team have arrived in the Republic of Korea to prepare for the Asian Rowing Cup 2026, scheduled to take place in Chungju from April 24 to 26.

VOV.VN - The first shipment of Vietnam’s fresh green-skin pomelo went on sale in Sydney, Australia, on April 23, following customs clearance by local authorities a day earlier.

VOV.VN - The second Cultural Colours Festival, themed “Bach Viet Ascension,” opened in Ho Chi Minh City on April 22, offering a journey into Vietnam’s traditional cultural heritage.

VOV.VN - All four Vietnamese students have won medals, including two golds and two silvers, at the 60th International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad, held in Moscow, Russia, from April 15 to 23, according to the Ministry of Education and Training.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam and President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung met the press in Hanoi on April 22, right after witnessing the exchange of cooperation agreements.

Traditional products and handicrafts from many Vietnamese localities were introduced to international visitors and local residents at a charity bazaar in Tokyo on April 22, helping promote Vietnam’s cultural identity while supporting humanitarian causes.