[VOVWORLD] - The 14th Congress of the Vietnam Trade Union for the 2026–2031 term will take place from Wednesday to Friday in Hanoi, with the theme “Solidarity – Democracy – Discipline – Innovation – Development.” The Congress marks a fundamental shift in the organization’s operation, from traditional care and protection to digital transformation, productivity enhancement, and building a grassroots-oriented organization.

[VOVWORLD] - Recent indirect exchanges between the United States and Iran have raised hopes for a resolution in the Middle East, but despite mutual interest by Washington and Tehran in not letting their conflict continue, deep-rooted differences are blocking a comprehensive agreement.

[VOVWORLD] - Hanoi will start construction of housing projects for rent in June and make them affordable for workers. The capital city will also speed up the construction of 80,000 other social housing units from now until 2027.

[VOVWORLD] - Multiple activities to celebrate International Children's Day, June 1, are underway in Vietnam, enabling thousands of children to play and learn during the summer season.

[VOVWORLD] - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam concluded a State visit to the Philippines on Monday, wrapping up his diplomatic tour of Vietnam’s major partners in Southeast Asia.

[VOVWORLD] - A number of cultural, spiritual, and charitable activities are taking place in Hue city during Vesak 2026, the celebration of Buddha’s 2570th birthday. The charitable activities are focused particularly on orphaned children and poor families.

[VOVWORLD] - General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam To Lam attended and delivered a keynote address at the opening of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Friday. Following is a translation of his speech.

[VOVWORLD] - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam is paying a state visit to Singapore and attending the Shangri-La Dialogue from Friday to Sunday at the invitation of Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Director-General and Chief Executive of the International Institute for Strategic Studies Bastian Giegerich.

[VOVWORLD] - Buddha’s birthday, or Vesak, is one of the most sacred occasions for Buddhist monks, nuns, and followers around the world. In Vietnam, it is celebrated with great solemnity and has become a major cultural and spiritual event embraced by communities nationwide.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse are on an official visit to Thailand until Friday at the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his spouse. The visit is expected to shape key solutions, translate the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework into concrete actions, and create new momentum for bilateral cooperation and development of the two countries.