Columbia University, one of the eight “Ivy League” schools in the US, has opened a Vietnamese studies programme aimed at helping young people not only from the United States but from around the world learn more about Vietnam.

Leading officials of the Ministry of Public Security have ordered relevant agencies to effectively handle criminals and ensure security-order for the successful holding of the coming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) across 12 localities.

VOV.VN - The Health Ministry reported a further 7,417 fresh COVID-19 cases across 60 localities nationwide, in addition to nine deaths on April 25.

VOV.VN - Customs clearance activities are set to be resumed at the border gate of Bac Luan Bridge No 2 as of April 26, according to details given by the Mong Cai City People's Committee.

A special “ao dai” (traditional long dress of Vietnam) show was held at Yen Tu historic and landscape site in the northern province of Quang Ninh’s Uong Bi district on April 23, aiming to honour the beauty of "ao dai" and promote the nation’s cultural values.

VOV.VN - The daily number of fresh coronavirus infections in Vietnam nosedived to a five-month low of 8,813 in 60 cities and provinces across the country, the Ministry of Health said in its coronavirus update on April 24.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health of Vietnam confirmed 10,365 new coronavirus infections in 59 cities and provinces across the country on April 23, decreasing by 795 cases compared to the previous day.

VOV.VN - Residents of the Central Highland province of Kon Tum were treated to the spectacle of 25 colourful hot-air balloons flying overhead on April 23, in a festival designed to promote local tourism services.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh put forward three initiatives at the fourth Asia-Pacific Water Summit in Japan on April 23, in order to effectively manage, exploit and use water resources in a sustainable and equitable manner.

Team Adorbsies, made up of three Vietnamese girls, has been proclaimed as the recipient of the US$100,000 grand prize that comes with "The Earth Prize 2022 Winner" title.