VOV.VN - The Liaison Committee of the Vietnamese Community in Singapore, in coordination with the Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore, on May 23 organised the Vietnam-Singapore Innovation Forum to create a platform for promoting science, technology and innovation initiatives in support of Vietnam’s future development.

Vietnam is increasingly emerging as a preferred destination for international music production teams, with the country’s landscapes appearing more frequently in global music videos.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Traditional Arts and Culture Association in Japan (BETORAKU) on May 24 organised the “Vietnam Cultural Bridge in Japan” forum both in person and online.

Vietnam this year participated for the first time as the guest of honour at the 21st St. Petersburg International Book Fair in Russia, held from May 21 to 24.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has assessed the risk of Ebola transmission as low globally, including in Vietnam, and acknowledged the proactive efforts of Vietnam’s Ministry of Health and the Government’s urgent direction in preparing the system and strengthening response capacity to the outbreak.

The “Hue – Plastic Smart City in Central Vietnam” project, after five years, has helped prevent 933.6 tonnes of plastic waste from leaking into the natural environment, with household solid waste sorting-at-source rolled out across all wards and communes of Hue city.

Vietnam always wishes to continue strengthening cooperation with UK partners in capital market development, green transition, green finance, and the establishment of Vietnam international financial centre (VIFC), said Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan.

VOV.VN - Vietnam International Fashion Week will return in June for its Spring-Summer 2026 edition, following 20 seasons that have helped shape the identity of Vietnamese fashion and strengthen its international presence.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s representative Thu Truc finished in the top 21 at Miss Eco International 2026 and received Miss Eco International Asia 2026 title at the pageant’s final held in Egypt on May 22.

Venture capital is critical to spurring technological innovation and pushing Vietnamese firms into emerging sectors while supporting legal fine-tuning to create breakthrough momentum for economic growth, Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Tam said.