(VOVWORLD) - The US has stepped up diplomatic and political efforts to reach a peace agreement to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. US President Donald Trump said on Friday he is very close to obtaining a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, fanning hopes for an end to the 3-year fighting.

(VOVWORLD) - As the April 30-May 1 holiday draws near, many domestic tours have already sold out, showing a strong resurgence in Vietnam’s tourism sector during this peak travel period.

(VOVWORLD) - To mark the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the south and national reunification, coffee shops across Vietnam have quickly embraced the "patriotic coffee" trend. Beyond decorating their spaces with national flags, many cafés have introduced themed drink menus featuring iconic images like the Red Flag with Yellow Star and the map of Vietnam. This creative approach has gone viral on social media and drawn in large crowds of curious and patriotic customers.

(VOVWORLD) - Young members of the Skyline group have restored portraits of heroic martyrs and recreated historical films to spread historical stories and images in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the south and national reunification. Their works connects the past and present and inspire patriotism among the young generation.

(VOVWORLD) - The victory of the Ho Chi Minh Campaign 50 years ago (April 30, 1975) was attributed to the masterful combination of military, political, and diplomatic fronts. Vietnam’s diplomacy succeeded in building a global people's front in solidarity with Vietnam, creating a front of "fighting while negotiating," which ultimately led to the signing of the Paris Peace Accord in 1973 and culminated in the historic Spring Victory in 1975.

(VOVWORLD) - The Spring Meetings of global financial leaders, organized by the International Monetary Fundand the World Bank, are taking place this week in Washington, D.C. With global uncertainties growing, the meetings will try to clarify global growth outlook.

(VOVWORLD) - The Khau Vai Love Market Festival in Meo Vac district, Ha Giang province, is open, with the theme “Khau Vai – the Return Day” from Tuesday to Thursday. Held annually to promote the traditions of the ethnic minority communities on the Dong Van Karst Plateau, this year the festival is part of a series of celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the south and national reunification.

(VOVWORLD) - Ho Chi Minh City has repaired or built 323 houses with a total investment of 960,000 USD for local poor, nearly poor, or disadvantaged people, fully completing its program to eliminate substandard houses in line with the Government’s sustainable poverty reduction effort.

(VOVWORLD) - The World Trade Organization forecasts a sharp decline in global trade this year and warns that the impacts of new US tariffs could trigger the most serious global economic downturn since the COVID-19 pandemic.

(VOVWORLD) - In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification, youth brass bands in Ho Chi Minh City have delivered performances that captured the joy and heroism of that historic day.