VOV.VN - Two whales were spotted near Mai Nha Islet off the coast of Phuoc Dong fishing village, Dak Lak province, on May 15, attracting significant attention from local residents and tourists.

VOV.VN - HMCS Charlottetown of the Royal Canadian Navy arrived at Tien Sa Port in Da Nang on May 15, beginning a four-day goodwill visit to Vietnam as part of Operation Horizon - Canada’s long-term military deployment programme in the Indo-Pacific region.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is accelerating the transition from manual administration to digital data management for farming areas and export packing facilities, as international markets continue tightening traceability and food safety requirements for imported agricultural products.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Association in Support of Persons with Disabilities is scheduled to hold its first national congress in Hanoi on May 18-19, marking the starting point of a broader restructuring process for one of Vietnam’s major social organisations working in vulnerable community support.

VOV.VN - A delegation from the Vietnam Coast Guard held a memorial ceremony to honor fallen soldiers and civilians who lost their lives in Vietnam’s southwestern waters and continental shelf during a voyage to survey and assess the situation in the area.

VOV.VN - After more than two decades of using the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) to assess the quality of local economic governance, Vietnam is introducing a new approach, by directly measuring the actual performance of the private sector.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Russia are moving forward with the development of a Joint Action Plan for the 2026–2028 period, focusing on areas ranging from nuclear energy and oil and gas cooperation to education, training and regional connectivity.

VOV.VN - More than 130 contestants from around the world will join Miss World 2026 in Vietnam to help promote the country’s culture and identity, Miss World Chairwoman Julia Morley said at a press conference launching the pageant in Ho Chi Minh City on May 14.

VOV.VN - A widespread heatwave across Vietnam is entering its most severe phase on May 15 and 16, with temperatures in many northern and central provinces ranging from 36°C to 38°C and reaching as high as 39°C in some areas.

VOV.VN - With just over two weeks remaining before opening night, Da Nang is entering the final stage of preparations for the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026 (DIFF 2026), an event expected to provide another major boost for the city’s summer tourism season.