VOV.VN - The Criminal Investigation Agency under the Ministry of National Defence has launched criminal proceedings against and arrested five generals and two other senior officers of the Vietnam Coast Guard on charges of embezzlement.

VOV.VN - The World Cat Federation (WCF) National Cat show was held on April 17, featuring the participation of 150 pedigree cats from the largest cat farms throughout the northern region of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Culinary Culture Association (VCCA) has launched a programme aimed at searching for 100 typical Vietnamese dishes in order to establish a digitised culinary map of local delicacies in the future.

The second Vietnam Card Day was launched in Hanoi on April 16 with the theme of “Leading the way”.

VOV.VN - The Association of Vietnamese Intellectuals in Japan (AVIJ) on April 16 held a congress to review activities during the 2019-2021 tenure and outline orientations for the next term.

VOV.VN - Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Dang Hoang An and Azerbaijani Ambassador to Vietnam Anar Imanov have agreed to continue strengthening co-operation in the field of oil and gas, a move which is a long-term strategic priority of both sides.

VOV.VN - Asia Plus Securities (ASPS), a brokerage firm based in Thailand, has recommended increasing investment in the Vietnamese market, citing the country's high growth prospects based on its ample local workforce, low minimum wage, and steadily rising per capita income.

Six teams from Vietnam, Laos and Thailand will compete at the E-Sports Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tournament titled ‘MSC Mekong Qualifier 2022’, ahead of the upcoming SEA Games 31 scheduled for May, the Vietnam Recreational E-sport Association (VIRESA) announced on April 15.

The Vietnam book and reading culture festival 2022 officially kicked off on April 15 at the National Library of Vietnam in Hanoi to celebrate the Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day (April 21) and the World Book and Copyright Day (April 23).

VOV.VN - Two-way trade turnover between the nation and Australia continued to increase sharply during the initial months of the year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.