VOV.VN - A bear owner in Nghe An province, central Vietnam, voluntarily handed over two captive bears kept for more than 20 years after sustained persuasion efforts, without requesting compensation.

Vietnam will continue to serve as a bridge for Argentina to access the vast Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Asia-Pacific markets, stated its Ambassador Ngo Minh Nguyet on April 17.

VOV.VN - Vietnam women’s national team dropped one place to 37th in the latest FIFA rankings released on April 16, with 1,593.71 points after losing 3.16 points, but remain the top-ranked side in Southeast Asia and in Asia’s top six.

VOV.VN - A launch ceremony for the “Vietnam International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition 2026” (CIAME Asia Vietnam 2026) was held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 15.

VOV.VN - The PPA Tour Asia 2026 will return to Vietnam in August with a stop in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - Standard Chartered Bank has been awarded Best Retail Bank Vietnam 2026 at the 17th Annual Retail Banker International (RBI) Asia Trailblazer Awards 2026, marking the fifth consecutive year the Bank has received this recognition.

VOV.VN - Four bears kept in captivity for many years in Ho Chi Minh City have been successfully rescued and transferred to Hue as part of a coordinated wildlife conservation effort led by Animals Asia in cooperation with local forest rangers and Bach Ma National Park authorities.

As growth across East Asia and the Pacific slows amid mounting global uncertainty, Vietnam continues to stand out for its ability to adapt and turn challenges into opportunities for reform, according to the World Bank.

VOV.VN - Christian Alshon, one of the world's top pickleball player, was excited by his travel experiences and the development of pickleball during his visit to Vietnam for the PPA Asia 1000- Hanoi Cup 2026.

VOV.VN - Con Dao, an archipelago off southeast Vietnam, has been named among Asia’s best spring travel destinations for 2026, with spring offering cherry blossoms, favourable weather and festivals across the region, according to Time Out.