VOV.VN - Fifteen-year-old Vietnamese chess prodigy Dau Khuong Duy won the Bangkok Chess Club Open 2026 on April 19 after nine rounds, marking a major milestone for Vietnam’s rising generation in international chess.

VOV.VN - The 16th National Assembly will begin the second phase of its first session on April 20, focusing on key legislative, oversight and socio-economic issues, including five-year development plans for 2026–2030.

Vietnam has called on China to help maintain stable jet fuel supplies for its airlines as ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt global energy supply chains.

The “comrades and brothers” friendship between China and Vietnam continues to be deepened through close neighbourly ties, while the strategic importance of the China–Vietnam community with a shared future has become increasingly prominent within the framework of comprehensive strategic cooperation.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s exports of computers, electronic products and components rose 45.5% year on year to more than US$30.7 billion in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring strong global demand despite ongoing market volatility, according to Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - The Embassy of Vietnam in Japan, in coordination with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, organised a legal awareness seminar for the Vietnamese community in Tokyo on April 19.

The Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore, together with the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) and partners, hosted a Vietnam – Singapore business networking programme on April 17, attracting more than 200 representatives from Singaporean regulatory bodies and industry associations.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is stepping up efforts to strengthen railway connectivity with China, as surging demand for passenger travel and cross-border trade puts increasing pressure on existing infrastructure.

VOV.VN - Mister Cosmopolitan 2026 is set to take place this September in the coastal ward of Nha Trang, marking Vietnam’s role as host of the international male pageant, according to organisers.

VOV.VN - The Ok Om Bok Festival of the Khmer community from Vinh Long province was vividly reenacted at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism on April 18, helping preserve traditional cultural values while introducing the rich heritage of southern Vietnam to the public.