(VOVWORLD) - The top leaders of Vietnam and South Africa have agreed to reinforce political trust and effectively implement the “Partnership for Cooperation and Development” framework between the two countries.

(VOVWORLD) - Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday in St. Peter's Square, Roman Catholic cardinals decided on Tuesday. The ceremony is expected to bring together leaders from around the world.

(VOVWORLD) - European powers told the United States last week which aspects of a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia would be non-negotiable for them, ahead of new talks on Wednesday, said France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot.

(VOVWORLD) - The 20th UN Day of Vesak Celebrations (Vesak 2025), to be held in Ho Chi Minh City from May 6 to 8, is expected to draw over 2,700 delegates, including heads of state, Buddhist dignitaries, UN and international organization representatives, and overseas Vietnamese from 85 countries and territories.

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Tuesday that Vietnam has adopted a series of timely and flexible political and diplomatic measures, including reducing tariffs on several US products to zero, in response to new US tariffs.

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnam Innovation and Private Capital Summit 2025 (VIPC Summit 2025) was held in Hanoi on Tuesday, serving as a forum for investors, technology enterprises, and domestic and international startup support organizations to discuss current trends in technology investment.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is undergoing significant breakthroughs in institutional reform, human resource development, and infrastructure enhancement, driven by innovative thinking and new approaches, said President Luong Cuong.

(VOVWORLD) -Burning fossil fuels is the main cause of global warming, which is driving deadly wildfires, floods, and extreme heat – costing lives and destroying livelihoods, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said as the world observes Earth Day, also called International Mother Earth Day, on April 22.

(VOVWORLD) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday he is open to bilateral talks with Ukraine. Speaking to state broadcaster Pavel Zarubin of the VGTRK, Putin said Russia has a positive attitude toward any peace initiatives and hopes the Kyiv regime feels the same way.

(VOVWORLD) - Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF) has stepped down as Chair of the Board of Trustees with immediate effect.