Vietnam will make its debut at the 61st Venice Biennale with a showcase of lacquer works by ten artists, marking a major milestone for the country at one of the world's most prestigious art events.

The Vietnamese Embassy in the US, in coordination with the US Department of Commerce and the SelectUSA programme, hosted the “Connect with Vietnam/SelectUSA 2026” event in Washington, D.C. on May 4.

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has issued a dispatch requesting a sweeping review and overhaul of curricula in strategic technology fields.

A Vietnamese delegation has held a working session with senior US officials on the sidelines of the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston to explore opportunities for US energy investments in VN and discuss trade and investment policy issues.

In 2026, Vietnam’s entry regulations continue to be adjusted in a direction that both facilitates international travelers and strengthens state management.

The Austria-Vietnam Cybersecurity Forum was held in a hybrid format in Vienna on May 5, bringing together policymakers, businesses, and experts to explore opportunities for bilateral cooperation while advancing policy dialogue on cybersecurity.

The Border Guard Command of Hai Phong city has reported that on May 4 and 5, its Bach Long Vi Border Guard Station successfully carried out consecutive search and rescue operations for two foreign fishing vessels in distress at sea.

General Secretary and State President To Lam met with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in India on May 5 evening shortly after arriving in New Delhi for a state visit to the South Asian country.

General Secretary and State President To Lam received Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in New Delhi on May 5 afternoon (local time), as part of his state visit to the South Asian country.

A high-ranking delegation from Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defence led by Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang has attended the SAHA 2026 International Defence & Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul.

Under the National Assembly's Resolution No. 28/2026/QH16 on the development of Vietnamese culture, the State is set to allocate at least 2% of total annual state budget expenditure to cultural development.

The Indian Navy ship INS Sagardhwani arrived at Cam Ranh International Port in the south central province of Khanh Hoa on May 5, beginning an official visit to the locality.

As many as 1,223,776 candidates nationwide had signed up for the 2026 National High School Graduation Examination via the Ministry of Education and Training’s system by 17:00 on May 5, the official registration deadline.

The Vietnam Fisheries Society (Vinafis) has formally lodged a protest with the Government Office, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs over China’s unilateral fishing ban in the East Sea in 2026.

The first-instance trial of former Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien and nine co-defendants is scheduled to open on May 20.

General Secretary and State President To Lam and his entourage laid a wreath in tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at the late leader's memorial site in New Delhi on May 6 morning, as part of their ongoing state visit to India.

As Vietnam marks 51 years since reunification, the conversation around reconciliation, development, and national vision is being placed within a broader context - one in which countries are confronting profound shifts of the modern era.

iPhone Air has suffered a significant commercial setback, with weak sales despite repeated price cuts by Apple, causing the vision of ultra-thin smartphones to unravel faster than many had expected.

A draft decree proposing temporary overseas travel suspensions for taxpayers owing from VND1 million (US$39) is stirring debate in Vietnam over whether the threshold is too low.

One year after Tunnels: Sun In The Dark made a strong impression at the box office, director Bui Thac Chuyen has announced a new historical war project titled Can ke cai chet (Close to Death).

Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Vu Dai Thang said the city has many favorable conditions to pilot the “socialist commune and ward” model.

Hanoi is speeding up the implementation of seven bridge projects across the Red River, including Tu Lien, Tran Hung Dao and Ngoc Hoi, with a target of completion in the second quarter of 2027 to serve APEC 2027.

In response to China’s announcement of a fishing ban in certain areas of the East Sea, a spokesperson for Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an official statement.

Apple has forecast stronger-than-expected growth after reporting a standout quarter, powered by the iPhone 17 - described as the most popular iPhone lineup in its history.

Vietnam is shifting toward dialogue-driven approaches in ethnic affairs, focusing on trust, understanding, and grassroots engagement.