(VOVWORLD) - Four outstanding research projects have recently been honored at the 2024 Bao Son Awards Ceremony, in Hanoi. The awards were initiated by the Bao Son Group in 2010 in honor of exceptional, highly applicable research projects in national sustainable development.

(VOVWORLD) - Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's upcoming visit to Vietnam from Thursday to Friday, marks a significant milestone in bilateral relations while paving the way for deeper collaboration between the two nations. In an exclusive interview with VOV's correspondent in Thailand, prominent international scholar Kavi Chongkittavorn shares insights into the visit's key highlights - from regional connectivity projects to economic coordination amid global uncertainties - underscoring efforts to bolster ASEAN's resilience and recovery.

(VOVWORLD) - Party General Secretary To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation have concludedstate visits to Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, an official visit to Russia and attendance at the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, and a state visit to Belarus. The trips yielded many meaningful outcomes for Vietnam’s foreign relations and strategic development in the new era.

(VOVWORLD) - During Buddha’s birthday (or Vesak) celebration, Vietnam’s vegan food market has seen more diverse products than ever. The vegan trend has spread beyond the Buddhist community to young people and health- and eco-conscious consumers.

(VOVWORLD) - A film week celebrating the 135th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 – May 19, 2025) is taking place in Nghe An province. Organized by the Department of Cinema in coordination with the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Nghe An and other relevant agencies, the event honors and commemorates President Ho Chi Minh’s immense contributions to the Vietnamese revolution.

(VOVWORLD) - Resolution 68, signed by Party General Secretary To Lam on May 4, marks a new approach by the Politburo to the development of Vietnam’s private economic sector. For the first time, the Politburo has officially recognized the private economy as the most important driver of the national economy – a major breakthrough in the leadership’s development mindset.

(VOVWORLD) - Tensions between India and Pakistan have intensified in recent days, with both sides launching the most serious military actions against each other in decades. The conflict has raised international concern.

(VOVWORLD) - Activities are underway to celebrate Workers’ Month from May 1 to May 31. This year Workers’ Month has the theme “Pioneering Workers – Creativity – Adaptation – Development.”

(VOVWORLD) - May 7th, 2025 marks the 70thanniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Navy. On this occasion, many voyages have been made to the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago to offer encouragement and support from the mainlanders to the naval soldiers who are safeguarding the nation’s sea and islands.

(VOVWORLD) - From May 8 to 12, Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, accompanied by a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, will pay an official visit to Russia, attend the 80th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War (May 9, 1945 – May 9, 2025), and make a state visit to Belarus. The visits affirm the historical legacy of Vietnam’s relations with traditional partners and aim to make bilateral ties “more sustainable, more effective, more substantive, and more mutually beneficial.”