A new strain of foot-and-mouth disease virus, serotype SAT1, has appeared in China for the first time and moved close to Southeast Asia, increasing the risk of its entry into Vietnam.

Global gold prices surged above US$4,700 an ounce as Vietnamese buyers flocked to gold shops amid an unusually low domestic premium.

Hundreds of container trucks carrying durians have been pouring into the area around Dau Giay Bus Station in Dong Nai City in recent days, waiting for samples to be collected for export quality testing.

Vietnam always attaches great importance to strengthening its traditional friendship and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with India, viewing it as a top priority in its foreign policy.

General Secretary and State President To Lam and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the exchange of various cooperation agreements between both countries’ ministries and agencies in New Delhi on May 6.

After witnessing the exchange of cooperation agreements between ministries, sectors and localities of the two countries, General Secretary and State President To Lam and Indian PM Narendra Modi met with the press in New Delhi on May 6.

On May 6, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam delivered a policy speech at the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) during his ongoing state visit to India.

Northern Vietnam is expected to enter a new spell of unsettled weather, as a weak cold air mass moves southward, bringing widespread thunderstorms and a noticeable drop in temperature.

Storm Hagupit has formed over the Pacific Ocean, with forecasts indicating a low likelihood of it entering the East Sea due to the blocking influence of a strong subtropical high-pressure system aloft.

India’s President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi on May 6 morning co-chaired an official welcome ceremony with 21-cannon salute for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam.

Nguyen Ho Phuoc Hien graduated with honors one semester early in Computer Science and Engineering, the most sought-after major at HCMC University of Technology (HCMUT). The male student achieved a score of 9.74 on his graduation thesis.

Vietnamese coffee exporters are stepping up efforts to penetrate Germany’s premium coffee segment through their participation in Kaffee Campus 2026, a major coffee event organised by the German Roasters Guild (Deutsche Röstergilde e.V.).

Da Nang has continued to gain international recognition, ranking second in a list of the nine best places in Asia to visit during June, July and August, released by travel guide Lonely Planet on May 1.

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.