Vietnamese scholars, Buddhist dignitaries and followers highlighted the use of Buddhist philosophy as an approach to ethics education across the globe at a forum held in Ha Nam province on May 11.

 The 2019 Month for Humanitarian Activities was launched in Hanoi on May 11, and this is also the first time this programme has been held at the national scale.

Indian Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on May 11 attended an inaugural ceremony in Hanoi for the new Jaipur Foot Artificial Limb Fitment Camps in the northern provinces of Quang Ninh and Yen Bai.

Vietnam U19 female football team failed to find the net during a goalless draw with Thailand in China on May 10.

A postage stamp was launched by the Ministry of Information and Communications and the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha on May 11 to celebrate the UN Day of Vesak 2019.

A motorcade parade from Phu Ly city to Tam Chuc Pagoda, Ha Nam province, took place on May 11 as part of the UN Day of Vesak 2019 celebrations.

All preparations are ready for the opening ceremony of the UN Day of Vesak celebrations at the Tam Chuc Buddhism Culture Centre in the northern province of Ha Nam.

The UN Day of Vesak 2019 Celebration, themed “Buddhist approach to global leadership and shared responsibilities for sustainable cities,” opened on May 12 at Tam Chuc Pagoda in Ha Nam province.

Ho Chi Minh City has so far seized VND10,408 billion (US$445.94 million) of corruption assets, accounting for 66 percent of the country’s seizure value of VND15,727 billion ($673.84 million).

Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group today, May 10, successfully piloted the first call using fifth-generation (5G) technology in Vietnam, the local media reported.

Thousands of people are expected to join a walk around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi this Sunday to raise public awareness about more responsible drinking as part of improved traffic safety.

The local authorities have warned about the fire risks at thousands of local facilities in HCM City.

More than 20,000 Thalassemia patients nationwide have to visit hospitals frequently for blood transfusions.

Denmark has decided to donate hundreds of paintings to healthcare facilities in Vietnam.

The monthly basic salary for civil servants, public employees and those working in the armed forces will increase to 1.49 million VND (63.9 USD) from 1.39 million VND (59.6 USD) as of July 1, 2019.

An exhibition was opened in Thai Nguyen on May 10, giving visitors an insight into the historical and legal evidence proving Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos.

Authorities in the southern largest economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City have been taking drastic measures in response to African swine fever after outbreaks were reported in the neighbouring province of Dong Nai.

Vietnam has seen a marginal 2 percent decline in the number of cigarette smokers since the Law on Tobacco Harm Prevention and Control took effects six years ago, heard a conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on May 10.

The first Overseas Vietnamese Economic Forum (OVECOF) will take place at Songdo Covensia Convention Center in Incheon, the Republic of Korea (RoK) from June 6-9.

HCMC leaders are thinking of developing the city into a smart one.