(VOVWORLD) - President Vo Van Thuong began an official visit to Laos on Monday at the invitation of Lao Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith. The visit demonstrates Vietnam’s consistent policy of respecting and prioritizing the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnam Festival in Japan, themed “Hope”, opened at Ikebukuro Park, Tokyo, last Saturday, starting a series of exchanges on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.

(VOVWORLD) - International financial and economic institutions have adjusted their estimates of global economic prospects based on economic, trade, and investment activities in the first quarter of this year. Generally, the world economy is showing signs of recovery, but is still facing serious risks and challenges.

(VOVWORLD) - Many of Yen Bai province’s specialties are now available at major supermarkets in Hanoi and other localities nationwide. Over the past few years, the province has promoted its products to sustain local farm production.

(VOVWORLD) - The UN Human Rights Council (HRC) on Monday adopted a resolution proposed and drafted by Vietnam to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the 30th anniversary of the Vienna Declaration and Program of Action (VDPA). It is a highlight of Vietnam in its first session as an HRC member in the 2023 - 2025 tenure.

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the 4th Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit with the leaders of Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand in Vientiane, Laos. As an active member of the MRC and a direct beneficiary of the Mekong River, Vietnam has made substantive contributions to implementing the 1995 Mekong Agreement and calling for international support.

(VOVWORLD) -French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will pay a three-day visit to China on Wednesday. It will be the second official visit to China by European leaders in just one week, reflecting Europe's special interest in China, the world's second-largest economy, whose global influence is growing.

(VOVWORLD) -Landmines and unexploded ordnance left over from the war are still endangering people's lives and Vietnam’s sustainable development. Vietnam has implemented various measures to resolve the problem of lands and mines through international cooperation in sharing data and technology.

(VOVWORLD) - Australian Governor General David Hurley began a 4-day state visit to Vietnam Monday. This is the first state visit to Vietnam by a foreign leader this year and the first state guest of President Vo Van Thuong since he took office.

(VOVWORLD) - The United Nations will observe World Autism Awareness Day (2 April) with a global virtual event themed “Transformation: Toward a Neuro-Inclusive World for All”. With this theme the UN stresses the need to improve the life quality of autistic people and calls on the public to support these people.