[VOVWORLD] - An Giang province conducted a mock trial on the weekend to raise awareness of regulations on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

[VOVWORLD] - The Vietnam Coast Guard’s Steering Committee on combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing held a conference in An Giang province on Thursday to review the outcomes of its recent peak enforcement campaign.

[VOVWORLD] - With the Vietnam Capital Law now in effect, Hanoi is seizing new opportunities to make breakthroughs via science and technology. The Hanoi Innovation Centre (HIC) Joint Stock Company, launched last month, is envisioned as a strategic "runway" connecting the State, enterprises, and academia to solve the city’s most pressing challenges.

Bao Tram

[VOVWORLD] - The Vietnamese Government has issued a plan to implement the Law on Artificial Intelligence, outlining specific tasks, timelines, and responsibilities for relevant agencies and organizations.

[VOVWORLD] - Highlights: - Stories behind the names of some provinces in Vietnam’s Central Coast and Highlands - Exploring Manila, the Philippines

[VOVWORLD] - Highlights: - AFC touts U17 Vietnam's undefeated streak at Asian Cup qualifier. - Jannik Sinner wins Madrid Open 2026, makes Masters 1000 history. - Travel Mates: Iceland - where elves and hidden people co-exist with people.

[VOVWORLD] - More Vietnamese families and young people are heading to museums to reconnect with the nation’s cultural heritage, history, and artistic beauty. Among the highlights is the “Colors of Culture” exhibition at the Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts, which is drawing growing crowds of visitors.

(VOVWORLD) - Since its launch last year, the “Digitizing Palm-Leaf Manuscripts” project, funded by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in the Mekong Delta, has helped bring this Khmer heritage into modern life.

[VOVWORLD] - Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has announced an upgrade of the local currency and foreign currency long-term deposit and issuer ratings for Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB; HoSE: MBB) from Ba3 to Ba2, aligning with Vietnam’s sovereign rating (Ba2 positive). The outlook remains "Stable."

[VOVWORLD] - 2026 marks the first year of the 5-year socio-economic development plan until 2030, which targets high growth and requires an ever-increasing electricity supply. With demand surging, particularly during heatwaves, efficient and cost-effective energy use has become a top priority. Rooftop solar power (RSP) is emerging as a way out to strengthen national energy security.

Nguyen Long

[VOVWORLD] - The Then ritual, a distinctive cultural and spiritual practice of the Tay, Nung, and Thai ethnic groups in northern Vietnam, was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2019. It plays an essential role in community life, reflecting beliefs about human beings, nature, and the universe. To begin a Then religious career, practitioners must pass a threshold ritual called Lau son trang.

Huyen Trang

[VOVWORLD] - In March, when the Blang trees (scientific name Bombax ceiba) come into bloom, the M’nong ethnic people in the Central Highlands hold the Blang tree-planting ceremony. For the M’nong, the Blang tree symbolizes the power of deities who protect the villagers through any difficulties. The festival is organised to give thanks to the Blang deity and pray for favourable weather and abundant harvests.

[VOVWORLD] - Ha Long Bay, famous for its rich ecosystem and thousands of limestone islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across crystal-clear waters, has long been an attractive destination for millions of visitors each year. The local tourism development comes along with growing pressure on the environment. Plastic waste, domestic wastewater, and the impacts of tourist boats are creating an urgent need for environmental protection at this site.

The Hung

[VOVWORLD] - “Green stations” and “recycling hubs” are spreading across communities, fueled by grassroots action from individuals and community groups. The trend is raising hopes for a more sustainable way of living, with young people leading the way.

[VOVWORLD] - Just as the Vietnamese people have their beloved bun cha and pho stalls, Mexicans have their iconic puesto de tacos, or taco carts. These stands are part of the community and neighborhood. Mexican Ambassador to Vietnam, Alejandro Negrín, and Octavio Muñoz, co-founder of NacoTaco, an authentic Mexican restaurant right here in Hanoi, together will tell us more of what is perhaps the most famous —yet most misunderstood—food in the world: the taco.

Bao Tram

(VOVWORLD) -Located in the Midwestern region of the United States, the state of Michigan is known for its rich cultural heritage and beautiful natural landscapes. At the center of the state is Detroit, a city with a strong industrial legacy and a dynamic spirit. Today on Culture Rendezvous, we are joined by Joe Mitchell, an American software engineer from Detroit, who will share some insights about his home city and what makes it special.

Minh My

[VOVWORLD] - Amid the growing challenges of climate change and the pressure of economic development, forest protection has become an urgent task in many countries including Vietnam. Across Vietnam, from the dry hills of Son La province to the biodiversity-rich jungles of Chu Mom Ray National Park in the Central Highlands, quiet but determined efforts are underway to safeguard nature.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam's first IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) case was in 1998. It was a breakthrough, but what followed was nothing short of a miracle. Tens of thousands infertility cases are treated a year. More than 200,000 children were born thanks to IVF. And today, Vietnam is one of the world's leaders in new and advanced procedures like CAPA-IVM. What drove such an explosive growth in healthcare?

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam defeated the United Arab Emirates 3-2 to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup and qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup for the first time.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam finished fourth overall with 13 medals, including three golds, at the 2026 Asian Beach Games, which concluded on Thursday in Sanya, China.