[VOVWORLD] - The New Year Chol Chnam Thmay festival of the Khmer, held over the past three days, is not just a major cultural and religious event. It’s an occasion for local governments in the Mekong Delta to expand welfare efforts, improve living conditions, and strengthen ties with ethnic minority communities.

[VOVWORLD] - The Vietnam International Travel Mart – VITM 2026, held in Hanoi last weekend, showcased 450 booths of 600 businesses from 31 provinces and cities and 20 countries and territories.

[VOVWORLD] - The new Vietnamese Government for the 2026–2031 term has just been formed, with a new cabinet line-up and new governance spirit centered on action, efficiency, and accountability. In the first working week, the new Government delivered a strong message: no hesitation, no waiting, and taking immediate action to address practical issues, especially solutions to obtain economic growth targets.

[VOVWORLD] - Ho Chi Minh City recorded a growth rate of 8.27% in the first quarter of 2026, the highest performance in the past 10 years. This year, the city has set a double-digit growth target, which will require decisive actions by the authorities to sustain growth momentum.

[VOVWORLD] - The first direct negotiations between the United States and Iran since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict failed to reach a deal, raising the risk of renewed large-scale hostilities. However, the two sides agreeing to hold high-level talks suggests that, at this stage, they prioritize diplomatic solutions.

[VOVWORLD] - The 17th National Radio Festival, held in Quang Ninh province from Thursday to Monday, honored outstanding radio productions while providing a platform for broadcasters to connect, exchange expertise, and foster innovation amid the sweeping digital transformation of journalism.

[VOVWORLD] - Party General Secretary and President To Lam will pay a State visit to China from Tuesday to Thursday at the invitation of Chinese Party leader and President Xi Jinping. The visit is of great significance for both nations, marking the beginning of a new chapter in bilateral relations.

[VOVWORLD] - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man will attend the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-152) in Istanbul, Turkey; conduct several bilateral activities in Turkey; and pay an official visit to Italy, starting Saturday. As an active member of multilateral parliamentary forums, at the IPU-152 Vietnam will contribute initiatives to address shared challenges in the current global context.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam’s tourism sector maintained strong momentum in the first three months of the year, despite global headwinds ranging from geopolitical tensions to rising transportation costs and flight disruptions. This performance reaffirms Vietnam’s appeal as a safe and stable destination.

[VOVWORLD] - International credit rating organization FTSE Russell says Vietnam’s stock market is on track for an upgrade from Frontier Market status to Secondary Emerging Market status, as announced last October. The inclusion of Vietnamese equities in FTSE index baskets is set to begin on September 21, 2026.