VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung agreed with Kien Giang province’s proposal to develop special and exceptional mechanisms to undertake major projects for the 2027 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) – related events, during a meeting with the leadership of Kien Giang on May 4.

VOV.VN - Senior Vietnamese leaders extended congratulations to Lawrence Wong, Secretary-General of the People’s Action Party (PAP) and Prime Minister of Singapore, on Singapore’s successful organisation of its 14th Parliamentary General Election, in which the PAP secured a landslide victory.

A series of cultural events will be held throughout May at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Son Tay town, Hanoi, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Halal tourism presents a promising opportunity driven by rising global Muslim travel demand, and while Vietnam is beginning to tap into this market, it still faces challenges in meeting its unique cultural and religious needs.

The International Martial Arts Tournament celebrating the 40th anniversary of Vovinam – Viet Vo Dao (a traditional Vietnamese martial art) has taken place in Senegal.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam and visiting Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka expressed strong commitment to deepening and expanding bilateral ties, aiming to create breakthroughs in key areas of cooperation between the two countries, during their meeting in Hanoi on May 4.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly is scheduled to hold a more-than-a-month-long session in Hanoi on May 5, and high on the agenda will be legislative reforms, including Constitutional amendments, along with other important issues, according to a press briefing on May 4.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam’s coming visit to Russia is expected to shape new directions and elevate the long-standing relationship between Vietnam and Russia, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang.

VOV.VN - A forest ranger was killed by a wild gaur (Bos gaurus) while on duty at Cat Tien National Park on May 3, according to the park management board.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese and United States scholars, diplomats and experts share their perspectives on Vietnam – US relations from former enemies to present partners and their future orientations, at a seminar recently held at Columbia University in New York.