Vietnamese Ambassador to Greece Pham Thi Thu Huong held a working meeting with Greece’s Deputy Minister for Research and Innovation under the Ministry of Development Stavros Kalafatis on June 16, during which she expressed her hope for the Greek official’s continued support in advancing bilateral cooperation in research and technology development.

VOV.VN - Market surveillance teams nationwide carried out 3,891 inspections between May 15 and June 15, detecting 3,114 violations related to smuggling and counterfeit goods. The campaign resulted in more than VND63 billion in fines.

VOV.VN - Nearly eight years after receiving a ‘yellow card’ from the European Union in 2017 for illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, Vietnam has made significant progress in tackling this issue.

The High People’s Court in Hanoi on June 16 handed down its verdict in the appeal of 11 defendants linked to the second phase of the “rescue flight” bribery scandal, reducing sentences for several former provincial officials in a case that has spotlighted corruption in the country’s COVID-19 repatriation efforts.

VOV.VN - A contract signing ceremony was held in Udon Thani province, northeastern Thailand, on June 16, for the construction of the Conference Hall, as part of the expansion project of the Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site.

More than 80 central and local press agencies will take part in the National Press Festival 2025, scheduled to run from June 19 - 21 at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi, the Vietnam Journalists Association (VJA) announced at a press briefing on June 16.

VOV.VN - Over the past century, Vietnam’s revolutionary press has stood as a steadfast pillar in the nation’s political and social landscape, faithfully representing the voice of the Party, the State, and the people.

VOV.VN - A ceremony was held on June 16 in Can Tho city to inaugurate two rural traffic bridges under a project supported by the Government of India through its embassy in Vietnam, as part of the Quick Impact Projects (QIP) program.

A delegation from 108 Military Central Hospital led by its Director - Major General, Professor, Dr Le Huu Song - concluded a productive working visit to the UK from June 10 to 13, advancing strategic medical partnerships with top UK institutions.

A ceremony was held in Hanoi on June 15 evening to launch the “For a Green National Environment” programme 2025 and announce the National Green ESG Business Programme.

VOV.VN - The establishment of the Preclinical Research Center is views as a key milestone that will pave the way for the domestic development and production of medical equipment.

An international conference on digital and AI strategies in healthcare took place in Paris on June 13, drawing leading experts from France, the UK and Vietnam.

The Portugal–Vietnam Friendship Association has made its debut in the Portuguese city of Porto, marking a significant step in strengthening ties between the two countries.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has confirmed that all Vietnamese citizens residing in the country are safe following Iran’s overnight missile attacks on Israel from late June 14 into the early hours of June 15 (local time).

VOV.VN - More than 1,000 yoga instructors, practitioners, and enthusiasts gathered at Yen So Park in Hanoi on June 15 for a vibrant festival marking International Yoga Day 2025.

VOV.VN - The eighth Vietnamese Language Proficiency Test for Japanese learners was held in Tokyo on June 15, attracting a record number of 917 participants.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is entering one of the world’s fastest aging phases, straining its welfare, health care, and economy. Yet, experts believe proper planning can turn this challenge into an opportunity for sustainable social reform.

VOV.VN - The Northern and Central regions of Vietnam are currently experiencing a widespread heatwave on June 15 - 16, with temperatures rising to 35 - 37°C or even above 38°C.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has recorded 22,974 dengue infections since the beginning of this year, with 5 deaths reported in Binh Duong, Binh Thuan, Ho Chi Minh City, Khanh Hoa, and Ninh Thuan, according to the Ministry of Health.

The Vietnamese community in Israel has remained safe, with no casualties reported as of June 14 morning (local time), following a wave of ballistic missile attacks launched by Iran overnight.

As escalating tensions between Israel and Iran have affected the global aviation industry, national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has rerouted its flights to steer clear of conflict zones, prioritising the safety of passengers and crew members, its representative told the Vietnam News Agency on June 13.

The High-level People's Court in Hanoi held an appeal hearing to review the appeals of 11 defendants involved in the second phase of the "repatriation flight" case during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam is ready to cooperate with all countries and relevant organisations to further ensure the rights of PwDs, towards a fair, self-reliant, inclusive society where no one is left behind.

The Central Executive Board of the Hoa Hao Buddhist Sangha held a ceremony on June 13 at An Hoa Tu Pagoda in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang to commemorate the 86th anniversary of the sect’s anniversary (1939–2025).

VOV.VN - Law enforcement authorities of Vietnam have collaborated with their Chinese counterparts to arrest an especially dangerous fugitive of Vietnam after 14 years of hiding in China.

VOV.VN - At least six people have been reported dead or missing in central Vietnam as rising water levels caused by heavy rain from typhoon Wutip hit record highs in 30 years.

All four major network operators — Viettel, MobiFone, VNPT and Vietnamobile — maintained their network performance last month, without recording any significant changes from April.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has freshly signed a decision approving a project on adjustments to the Ho Chi Minh City Master Plan until 2040, with a vision to 2060.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has issued a strong advisory urging Vietnamese citizens to limit all non-essential travel, especially between cities, after Israel launched a wave of air strikes against Iran.

VOV.VN - On June 12, police in the northern provinces of Thanh Hoa and Bac Giang coordinated to arrest four Chinese nationals accused of using pepper spray to carjack a ride-hailing vehicle.