[VOVWORLD] - Various tourism activities are taking place across Hanoi during the April 30 and May 1 holidays, spanning political and historical sites, urban cultural spaces, suburban ecology and ethnic experiences.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam’s peacekeeping forces at the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have held a cultural exchange program titled “Decorating the Conical Hat,” part of activities marking the 51st anniversary of national reunification (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1).

[VOVWORLD] - Three special art programs commemorating the 51st anniversary of national reunification (April 30), as well as International Workers’ Day (May 1), were held simultaneously at three locations in Ho Chi Minh City.

[VOVWORLD] - Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran will enforce a new legal framework to manage the Strait of Hormuz, ushering in “a new chapter” for the Persian Gulf and this  strategic waterway.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam finished fourth overall with 13 medals, including three golds, at the 2026 Asian Beach Games, which concluded on Thursday in Sanya, China.

[VOVWORLD] - Nguyen Hoang Nguyen, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, has expressed concern over escalating tensions across multiple hotspots in the Middle East.

[VOVWORLD] - International Workers’ Day is observed annually in Vietnam alongside “Workers’ Month,” becoming a peak period for improving employees’ welfare, fostering solidarity, and promoting emulation movements. It is also an occasion to review achievements, honor contributions, and directly address challenges faced by workers.

[VOVWORLD] - Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae began a three-day official visit to Vietnam on Friday at the invitation of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.

[VOVWORLD] - Localities throughout Vietnam are hosting a wide range of activities to celebrate the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2026).

[VOVWORLD] - Marking the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2026), Nhan Dan or People's daily released an editorial highlighting the lasting significance of the Great Spring Victory of 1975.