VOV.VN - From May 12, 2026, Explora by Grand Pioneers Cruises officially launches luxury day journeys in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, expanding the brand’s green cruise ecosystem in one of the world’s most iconic natural heritage sites.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health (MoH) confirmed on May 13 that Vietnam has not recorded any cases related to Hantavirus infection, amid global concerns following reports of a cluster of cases linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius.

Vietnam updated new points in its state management of the origin of goods at the regular meeting of the Committee on Rules of Origin under the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 12.

For the 2026–2031 tenure, the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) will shift immediately from mere campaign launches to action, and each campaign will be accompanied by concrete emulation criteria, evaluation metrics and on-the-ground models from the start.

Vietnam’s aquatic product exports continued to show positive recovery signs in the first four months of 2026 and are moving towards the goal of US$12 billion for the whole year.

VOV.VN - The Office of the President of Vietnam held a press conference in Hanoi on May 13 to announce the Presidential Order promulgating nine laws passed by the 16th National Assembly during its first session held last month.

Vietnam is stepping up measures to maintain dragon fruit exports to the European Union (EU) amid increasingly stringent food safety and pesticide residue regulations imposed by the bloc.

VOV.VN - As global competition for foreign direct investment (FDI) intensifies, Vietnam is reshaping its investment attraction strategy by shifting from a focus on “investment quantity” to “investment quality,” prioritising high technology, innovation, sustainability, and value-added industries.

VOV.VN - The 2026 High-Tech Agricultural Innovation Startup Competition for Vietnam’s Northern Midlands and Mountainous region was launched in Thai Nguyen province on May 13 under the theme Circular Agriculture – Creating a Green Future.

VOV.VN - The Australian Government has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to supporting Vietnam’s development by increasing Official Development Assistance (ODA) funding for the 2026–2027 period, as bilateral relations continue to deepen under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework.