[VOVWORLD] - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has expressed hope that media outlets and each journalist will turn revolutionary traditions into a driving force for innovation.

[VOVWORLD] - The US and Iran on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to end a conflict that has lasted nearly four months. The deal marks a turning point in US-Iran relations and opens a new political chapter for the region.

[VOVWORLD] - The National Press Festival 2026 opened in Hai Phong on Friday under the theme “Vietnamese Journalism – Loyal, Creative, and Responsible in a New Era”. Taking place until Sunday to commemorate the 101st anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21), the event is providing a platform for journalists to connect, exchange experience, and explore new professional trends.

[VOVWORLD] - The 3rd Dong Thap Lotus Festival, which opened in Cao Lanh ward on Thursday, celebrates the flower symbolizing purity, spiritual enlightenment, and resilience, while promoting the lotus industry. Themed “Lotus tells its story,” the four-day event features cultural and experiential activities, connects trade, and promotes lotus products.

[VOVWORLD] - The collective economy, especially the cooperative model, is opening up new opportunities for women to increase their income and build prosperity from local resources. In this process, the Vietnam Women’s Union is helping women build digital skills, foster innovation and seize opportunities in the digital economy.

[VOVWORLD] - In the first five months of this year, Vietnam’s economy maintained a positive recovery momentum, with bright spots in industrial production, public investment, and foreign direct investment attraction. However, some provinces and cities are projected to grow at a rate below the national targets, requiring greater efforts in the second half of the year.

[VOVWORLD] - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung is leading a high-level Vietnamese delegation to attend the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan, Russia, marking the 35th anniversary of ASEAN–Russia relations. ASEAN and Russia are seeking new impetus for cooperation in a rapidly changing world. Prime Minister Hung’s trip demonstrates Vietnam’s engagement in promoting dialogue, strengthening connectivity, and contributing to future cooperation.

[VOVWORLD] - A circus and puppet performance titled “Mo Show” (Dream Show) premiered on June 12 was the curtain-raiser for a series of culture and art events commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Saigon–Gia Dinh metropolitan area being officially renamed in honor of President Ho Chi Minh on July 2, 1976.

[VOVWORLD] - The international short documentary film festival Viet Culture in Motion 2026 opened in Paris last Thursday, kicking off a series of screenings and film exchanges in several European cities. Running until July 5, the event introduces stories by young Vietnamese filmmakers about Vietnam’s culture and people to international audiences.

[VOVWORLD] - Geopolitical crises, global economic challenges, and technological competition are among the key issues high on the agenda at this year’s G7 Summit in France. Taking place at a time of growing global uncertainty, the gathering will be a test of consensus between the United States and its G7 allies.