VOV.VN - A 53-year-old Philippine woman has successfully undergone complex Graves’ disease surgery at Hanoi-based National Hospital of Endocrinology after years of failed medical treatment caused by severe allergic reactions to multiple anti-thyroid medications.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is rapidly strengthening its position as one of Southeast Asia’s most attractive destinations for innovation and technology investment, as major international venture capital firms and financial institutions are to attend the Vietnam Innovation and Private Capital Summit 2026 (VIPC Summit).

VOV.VN - Vietnam is experiencing an intense nationwide heatwave as scorching temperatures continue to spread across the country on May 13, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Party General Secretary and President To Lam on May 12 received a visiting delegation from Laos' Vientiane capital, led by Athsaphangthong Siphandone, member of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Vientiane Party Committee and Chairman of the municipal People’s Council.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang hosted separate receptions in Hanoi on May 12 for the Swedish and Algerian Ambassadors to Vietnam.

The Vietnam Innovation and Private Capital Summit 2026 (VIPC Summit 2026) will serve as a major platform connecting policymakers, global investors, technology firms and startups to increase investment flows and support Vietnam’s rapidly growing innovation ecosystem, heard a press conference in Hanoi on May 12.

Government and National Assembly representatives addressed the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF)’s 11th National Congress for the 2026–2031 tenure in Hanoi on May 12, underscoring cooperation with the VFF Central Committee.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung praised the positive developments in Vietnam-China ties during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei in Hanoi on May 12, while calling for stronger cooperation in trade, infrastructure connectivity, technology and tourism.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s national shooting team will send 15 shooters to compete at the International Sport Shooting Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2026 in Germany, the team’s next international event following the 2026 Asian Shooting Championship Rifle/Pisto in February in India.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Festival at Yoyogi 2026 was introduced at a press conference held by the Embassy of Vietnam in Japan on May 12, with organizers describing it as one of the most anticipated annual cultural events for people in Tokyo and surrounding areas, as well as international visitors.