(VOVWORLD) - The fighting in Gaza, which has continued for more than 18 months, entered a more intense phase on Monday when the Israeli government announced an expanded military campaign to seize the entire territory of the Gaza Strip.

(VOVWORLD) -The April 30-May 1 holiday saw a strong tourism recovery. The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism reported that the sector served approximately 10.5 million visitors, up 31% from the same period last year. Hotel occupancy rates at many destinations reached 95%.

(VOVWORLD) - The United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 will officially open in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday. This is the first time the city has hosted the event and the fourth time it has been hosted by Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements in 2024 created a firm foundation for reform, development, and a strong momentum heading into 2025, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, presenting the Government report at the National Assembly’s ongoing session in Hanoi on Monday. Mr. Chinh underscored the importance of coordinated and decisive implementation of solutions to ensure Vietnam fulfills the growth targets set for the 2021-2025 period.

(VOVWORLD) - Journalism and communication are thriving in Vietnam. With technological advancements and amendments to the Press Law, the Vietnamese press has more opportunities than ever to innovate to powerfully assert its role in the new era of national rise.

(VOVWORLD) - May 1, 2025, marks the 139th anniversary of International Labor Day. This year, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor has chosen the theme "Vietnamese Workers Pioneering the New Era" for Workers' Month in order to ignite aspirations for advancement, promote a spirit of mastering science and technology, and strengthen the will to contribute among workers while also encouraging society as a whole to pay greater attention to and care for the working class.

(VOVWORLD) - 50 years ago today, the flag of the Liberation Army flew on the roof of the Independence Palace in Saigon, now Ho Chi Minh City, marking the victory of the Ho Chi Minh Campaign to liberate the south and reunify the country. Looking back, Vietnamese people can’t help feeling proud of the glorious victory that shook the world and opened a new era, the brilliant Ho Chi Minh era. Today, VOV presents a special radio broadcast called "The Path to Peace" to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the south and national reunification.

(VOVWORLD) -April 30 is the 100th day of US President Donald Trump’s second term in office. Observers have analyzed the drastic changes that have occurred in the US’s domestic and external policies during that time, and the potential problems that lie ahead.

(VOVWORLD) -50 years ago on April 29, when forces of the Vietnam People's Army advanced to liberate Saigon, another force crossed the sea to liberate Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago. The Ho Chi Minh Campaign secured victory on land and the liberation of Truong Sa sealed Vietnam’s territorial integrity from mainland to islands.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s historic victory on April 30, 1975, was due to the resilience and unity of the Vietnamese people and to the significant support of peace movements in countries around the world, including Australia.