Vietnam and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) on April 20 signed a new country cooperation programme to promote inclusive and sustainable industrial development in Vietnam, marking a major step forward in their long-standing partnership.

A high-ranking military delegation of Vietnam led by Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Truong Thang is attending the 19th Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA) and the National Security Exhibition (NATSEC) Asia 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

VOV.VN - As global competition increasingly extends into culture, Vietnam’s iconic Phở has emerged as a widely recognised culinary symbol worldwide, yet its influence has largely spread organically, prompting questions about how it can be strategically developed into a true cultural ambassador and soft power asset.

VOV.VN - The Communist Party of Vietnam and the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia (Czech Republic) hosted an exchange meeting in Prague on April 20 to enhance mutual understanding and political trust.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on April 21 offered incense and flowers in tribute to late Party General Secretary Ha Huy Tap at his memorial site in Cam Hung commune, Ha Tinh province, marking the 120th anniversary of his birth.

Vietnam is looking to build a large-scale airport on water, a first-of-its-kind model in the country, as it moves to expand aviation infrastructure amid tightening land constraints and rising development pressures.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung on April 20 called for urgent and decisive action to finalise Vietnam’s list of strategic technologies and products, saying innovation must become a key driver of future economic growth.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is emerging as a key contender in the race for high-tech FDI as global capital shifts toward technology-driven sectors, but it faces mounting pressure to move beyond low-cost advantages and strengthen its capacity for innovation and value creation.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will make its debut with a national pavilion titled “Vietnam: Art in a Global Flow” within the framework of La 61. Esposizione Internazionale d’Arte – La Biennale di Venezia, in Italy.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly on April 21 is set to discuss socio-economic development and key reforms, with lawmakers expected to put forward solutions aimed at achieving double-digit growth this year.