VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Innovation Sentiment Index (ISI) reached 76 out of 100 points in the first quarter of 2026, showing rising confidence in innovation among leading businesses in Vietnam, according to a report released by Viet Research on May 12.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s national shooting team will send 15 shooters to compete at the International Sport Shooting Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2026 in Germany, the team’s next international event following the 2026 Asian Shooting Championship Rifle/Pisto in February in India.

VOV.VN - Deadline, a Hollywood entertainment news outlet, has reported on Vietnamese film Chớp bóng (Picturehouse), an international co-production between Vietnam, Singapore, France and the United States directed by Nguyen Vo Nghiem Minh.

VOV.VN - LuLu Group International, a leading Middle Eastern retail conglomerate, has imported a second shipment of agricultural products from Vietnamese suppliers, demonstrating strong confidence among Middle Eastern importers in Vietnam’s production capacity, quality standards and ability to meet orders.

As Vietnam seeks to unlock new growth drivers, domestic enterprises are increasingly looking beyond national borders to expand their presence in international markets.

VOV.VN - The Communist Party of Vietnam draws its strength from its close bond with the people, while the State is strong because it relies on the people and the political system endures because it is trusted, supported, protected and built by the people.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese weightlifter Lai Gia Thanh delivered the country’s first medals at the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships after winning three bronze medals in the men’s 60kg category on the opening day of competition, May 11, in India.

The Vietnamese pavilion at the 15th Global Harmony Festival, hosted by the Republic of Korea’s Seongnam city administration, attracted large numbers of visitors with activities showcasing Vietnamese culture, cuisine and images of the country and its people.

The “VIETLEAD 2026 – Vietnamese Leadership in Europe” programme opened in Paris on May 9, bringing together young Vietnamese intellectuals and student leaders from across Europe.

VOV.VN - While the United Kingdom offers strong export potential for Vietnamese products, companies are being urged to improve quality standards, sustainability practices and supply chain transparency to stay competitive.