The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines announced the launch of a direct route connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Colombo at a trade – investment – tourism cooperation forum held in the Sri Lankan capital on May 8.

The AVAC Vietnam JSC on May 8 shipped 1.1 million doses of AVAC LSD LIVE vaccine against lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle and buffaloes to the Republic of Korea (RoK).

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam met with Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo on the afternoon of May 8 as part of his state visit to the South Asian country.

Three rare national treasures - a Buddhist relic container, a dagger with a serpent-and-elephant handle, and a bronze ladle decorated with elephant imagery - are offering rare insight into Vietnam’s ancient spiritual and artistic traditions.

The Vietnam Mixed Martial Arts Federation (VMMAF) has announced that LION Championship 31 (LC 31) will take place at 8 pm on May 9 in Hanoi, featuring nine exciting bouts, including several involving foreign fighters.

Chairman of the People’s Committee of Dien Bien province Le Van Luong has signed a decision approving in-principle the Dien Bien Phu cultural and historical tourism and cable car complex project.

For the first time, Vietnam’s banking system is preparing to see a group of lenders surpass VND100 trillion (US$3.9 billion) in charter capital.

The successful state visit to India by General Secretary and President To Lam rom May 5 to 7 is expected to produce a wide range of substantive outcomes and mark a significant milestone in the growing partnership between the two countries.

Apple’s rumored 20th anniversary iPhone is already generating buzz with reports of a seamless, all-screen design free of notches and cutouts.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and a high-level delegation of Vietnam arrived in Hanoi late on May 8, concluding their participation in the 48th ASEAN Summit held in Cebu, the Philippines on May 7–8.

French railway leaders say Vietnam’s North-South high-speed railway could cut travel time between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to under six hours, reshaping national connectivity.

After a period of rapid price increases before Tet, many old collective apartment buildings in central Hanoi have reduced prices by VND300–500 million per unit. However, liquidity remains low as buyers grow cautious and investors leave.

Proposals to ban or restrict children’s use of social media are sparking debate. In a world where being offline can mean falling behind, the mindset of “if it can’t be controlled, ban it” is becoming inappropriate.

Chef Chu Phuong Duy uses rustic ingredients such as green bananas, banana blossoms and familiar Vietnamese seasonings like fish sauce, pepper, fermented rice and shrimp paste to create high-end dishes.

A pool accident during a holiday pushed a 40-year-old man to the fragile line between life and death. With survival odds at just 0.1 percent, Cao Van Anh returned from the brink after a long recovery.

In Vietnam, these U100 grandmothers prove that longevity stems from active labor. By gardening, cycling, and maintaining strict diets, they stay independent and sharp, showing that hard work is the ultimate secret to a joyful, healthy old age.

New leaks suggest iPhone 18 could receive a significant RAM upgrade, despite earlier rumors of cost-cutting measures affecting performance.

Vietnam and Sri Lanka have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in religion, Buddhism, culture and heritage preservation during Party General Secretary and President To Lam’s state visit to Sri Lanka.

Seeking answers to why Vietnamese people read less, and attempting to anticipate the future of publishing and reading habits in Vietnam.

As the government pushes for growth, the debate over pre-check versus post-check becomes central to unlocking private sector potential.

Apple has made significant strides in improving both battery life and charging speed on the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Yet, a Chinese rival appears to have moved further ahead.

People who install unauthorized mobile signal boosters that interfere with telecom networks may face administrative fines of up to VND30 million, according to Le Van Tuan, director of the Authority of Radio Frequency Management.

Vietnam is moving to pilot a “one-person business” model under its newly issued National Strategy on Innovative Startups, in a bid to accelerate growth, fuel innovation and strengthen national competitiveness.

The Da Nang Food Tour Festival 2026 will run at Bien Dong Park, Tam Thanh beach square, and other local venues from May 20-24, packing in culinary, cultural and tourism experiences.

The two sides committed to further strengthening friendship and cooperation, deepening political trust at a high level, and expanding collaboration in a more comprehensive and substantive manner across all sectors.