VOV.VN - The two countries consented to expand bilateral technological and innovative cooperation at the first session of the Vietnam-Laos Committee for Cooperation in Technology and Innovation which was held on May 28 in Vientiane, Laos.

Vietnam Airlines operated its first Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)-powered flight from Singapore to Hanoi on May 27, becoming the first Vietnamese airline to use alternative fuels.

Gio Xanh (Green Wind), the first community choir in Vietnam, will hold its annual concert with the theme Viet Nam Thuong Men (Loving Vietnam) this summer in the ancient royal capital city of Hue and Hanoi.

VOV.VN - The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham Vietnam) and its Construction Sector Committee hosted the inaugural Tall Building Forum on May 28 in Ho Chi Minh City as part of efforts to explore the future of urban living.

Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung addressed the 15th National Assembly's 7th session in Hanoi on May 27, clarifying key issues raised by lawmakers regarding proposed amendments to the Law on Social Insurance.

The export of Vietnamese tra fish (pangasius) has roared back to growth after a significant drop recorded earlier this year as countries have scaled up their imports, according to insiders.

VOV.VN - Local representative Lydie Vu is poised to crack the Top 10 of the 15th edition of Miss Supranational, according to prestigious beauty website VIEPAGEANT.

VOV.VN - The Korea Tourism Organization joined with Vingroup, the country's largest private conglomerate, to recently sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting cultural and tourism exchanges between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Starting June 25, the national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, will resume its direct air route linking Hanoi to Chengdu (China).

VOV.VN - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Bui Thanh Son will pay an official visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) from May 30 to June 1 at the invitation of his RoK counterpart Cho Tae-yul, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.