(VOVWORLD) - The G7 Summit of the world’s leading industrial nations opened in Hiroshima, Japan on Friday. Amidst various global complications, it’s time for the G7 to demonstrate their central role in solving regional and global problems.

(VOVWORLD) - Today, May 19, is President Ho Chi Minh’s 133rd birthday. A wide range of activities are taking place in Vietnam and overseas to honor President Ho’s great dedication and sacrifice for national independence and his contribution to the struggle for national independence, social progress and the solidarity of mankind.

(VOVWORLD) - President Ho Chi Minh was a great communist, an outstanding national hero, and a great international soldier who fought tirelessly, devoted his life to the Fatherland and people and became a shining example for generations of Vietnamese people. On the occasion of his 133rd birthday anniversary (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2023), ministries, agencies and organizations reviewed the movement to follow Ho Chi Minh's thought, morality and lifestyle, a regular practice among Party members and the public. Many role models in following President Ho Chi Minh's moral example have been honored.

(VOVWORLD) - The mid-term review of the 13th Party Central Committee ended Wednesday after 3 days of meeting. High on the agenda was the votes of confidence on members of the Party Politburo and the Party Secretariat. This is not the first time the Party Central Committee has held a vote of confidence for these positions. What is new is that, under the Politburo's Regulation 96 on votes of confidence for leadership and managerial positions in the political system, the result of the vote of confidence is used not just for cadre assessment, but also for the evaluation, appointment, and mobilization of cadres. It is the basis for preparing personnel for the next Party Congress at all levels.

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnamese team has secured first place at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia which ends on Wednesday. Vietnamese athletes won 136 gold medals, 105 silver medals, and 114 bronze medals. The Thai team stands second, Indonesia third, and Cambodia fourth.

(VOVWORLD) -Revolutionary relic sites, which are are “red addresses” in Ho Chi Minh City have attracted an increasing number of Vietnamese and foreign tourists.

(VOVWORLD) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is traversing Europe looking for support in its armed conflict with Russia. Financial and defense agreements were reached between Ukraine and Italy, Germany, France, and the UK to strengthen Kiev's capacity.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam and Australia have promoted bilateral cooperation in culture and art over the past years. Because the two countries are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties this year, multiple culture and art activities are being held to bring the two peoples closer and increase their mutual understanding.

(VOVWORLD) - The Central Steering Committee on Prevention and Control of Corruption and Negativity convened last week. Chaired by Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong, the meeting discussed more resolute and drastic measures to fight corruption considering it a vital task in boosting national development.

(VOVWORLD) -The personal information of 237,000 current and former US government employees was leaked in a data breach at the US Department of Transportation over the weekend. The incident happened not long after the leak of classified Pentagon documents which shocked the public in early April. The successive leaks of US government data have exposed the loopholes in the government's secret management.