VOV.VN - The 11th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) is taking place in Hanoi from May 11 to 13, gathering more than 1,300 delegates representing social organisations, ethnic groups, religious communities, overseas Vietnamese and various sectors across the country.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese coffee expert Le Quang Cuong (Nicky) has made history after winning the 2026 World Cup Tasters Championship in Thailand, marking the first time a Vietnamese representative has claimed the top title at one of the world’s most prestigious coffee sensory competitions.

VOV.VN - Vietnam suffered a painful 1-4 defeat to the Republic of Korea in their second Group C match at the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 in Saudi Arabia on May 10, but still retain control of their qualification hopes.

The Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK) has joined the Seoul Friendship Festival 2026 with a booth showcasing Vietnamese culture, cuisine and tourism, attracting a large number of Korean visitors, international friends and the Vietnamese community in the RoK.

A photo exhibition held by the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) during Party General Secretary and State President To Lam's state visit to Sri Lanka on May 7–8 has highlighted the longstanding friendship and close ties between the two countries.

The signing of multiple agreements during Party General Secretary and State President To Lam's visit to India reflected the determination of both countries' leaders to advance bilateral ties in a more substantive manner, said Ajoykaant Ruia, Chairman of the Indo-Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IVCCI).

Vietjet has signed strategic cooperation agreements with India’s leading enterprises - GMR Airports Limited and Bird Group – to advance collaboration in aviation infrastructure, services and technology between Vietnam and India.

Vietnam has taken a significant step toward mastering space technology with the successful development of advanced composite materials for satellite applications, contributing to its long-term goal of building autonomous and reliable remote sensing capabilities.

The elevation of bilateral ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership reflects the increasingly deep convergence of geopolitical, economic, maritime and civilisational interests between the two countries, former Indian Deputy National Security Adviser S.D. Pradhan told Vietnam News Agency correspondents.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and a high-level Vietnamese delegation returned to Hanoi late on May 8, concluding their trip to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, Philippines from May 7 to 8.