VOV.VN - Nearly 74,700 Vietnamese workers went abroad for employment in the first half of this year, fulfilling 57.4% of the annual target, according to the Department of Overseas Labour Management under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

VOV.VN - At 6 a.m. on July 1, Bat Nha bells and drums, a sacred Buddhist ritual symbolising “prajna” or transcendent wisdom, rang out simultaneously at more than 18,000 pagodas across Vietnam, marking a moment of nationwide prayer for peace and prosperity as the two-tier local government model officially comes into effect.

VOV.VN - Insufficient income is forcing many workers to live frugally, impacting their quality of life and directly discouraging young workers from getting married or having children, according to a survey conducted by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour. (VGCL).

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan held talks with President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies Lorenzo Fontana in Rome on June 30, in an effort to further strengthen the Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Local authorities confirmed that a large forest fire that broke out on June 30 evening on Ban Co Mountain in Quynh Phu commune, Nghe An province, was completely extinguished by midnight after hours of intense firefighting efforts.

VOV.VN - A two-tier local government model officially came into effect simultaneously across 34 provinces and cities in Vietnam on July 1.

An exhibition on President Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary career in China has been jointly held by the Guangdong Museum of Revolutionary History of China and the Ho Chi Minh Museum of Vietnam as part of activities to celebrate the 75th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations and the Year of Humanistic Exchange 2025 between the two nations.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has issued an urgent directive to aviation units nationwide, calling for strengthened flight safety measures during the summer peak travel period and in anticipation of adverse weather conditions such as thunderstorms.

VOV.VN - A Vietnam Airlines flight from Hanoi to Khanh Hoa made an emergency landing at Da Nang International Airport on the evening of June 29 after a passenger onboard suffered a serious health issue.

VOV.VN - The country has fallen two spots in the latest Global Gender Gap Index released by the World Economic Forum (WEF), moving from 72nd to 74th place with an overall score of 0.713.

VOV.VN - To maximize the strength of overseas Vietnamese communities in the country’s development, particularly in science and technology, in line with Resolution 57 of the Party Central Committee, the Science and Technology Office of the Vietnamese Embassy in Canada has officially launched the Canadian Vietnamese Scholars and Experts Network (CVSE).

VOV.VN - The Investigation Police Agency of northern Hung Yen province has initiated a criminal case to investigate a devastating fire at a scrap warehouse in Van Lam district, which left 5 people dead, 2 injured, and 1 missing.

With 300,000 km² of sea and over 1,000 GW potential, Vietnam targets major offshore wind power (OSW) growth.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has issued a letter expressing gratitude to the Vietnamese community in the country for their solidarity, cooperation, and strict compliance with safety guidelines issued by the Israel Home Front Command during the recent period of heightened tensions stemming from the conflict between Israel and Iran.

VOV.VN - Northern Vietnam is entering the peak of a prolonged spell of widespread heavy rain and thunderstorms, forecast to last through the morning of July 2, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).

VOV.VN - The Lang Son Geopark in northern Lang Son province has been awarded the title UNESCO Global Geopark, recognising its exceptional heritage and traditional culture, while enhancing the promotion of its stunning landscapes and tourism offerings to both domestic and international visitors.

As the main city of the central region, Da Nang possesses significant potential and advantages to become a national high-tech centre, with a strategic focus on semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI).

Vietnam’s water resource management is facing mounting challenges amid climate change, rising demand, and environmental pollution.

VOV.VN - The southern province of Binh Phuoc solemnly held a memorial and burial ceremony for 89 sets of remains of Vietnamese fallen soldiers, on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day (July 27, 1947 – 2025).

VOV.VN - Military-run telecommunications group Viettel has won 19 awards at the 2025 Globee Awards for Technology, one of the world’s most prestigious accolades in the field of information technology and innovation.

VOV.VN - Border guards of the central province of Ha Tinh said on June 28 they have arrested two Vietnamese men smuggling a huge amount of drugs from Laos into Vietnam.

VOV.VN - In today’s digital age, smartphones, tablets, and social media have become central to daily life, raising concerns that they may be driving emotional distance within families.

Orbis, the world’s only flying eye hospital and a globally recognised non-profit organisation, in cooperation with the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), has officially paid a visit to the Da Nang International Airport as part of preparations for a future collaboration.

HCM City is stepping up efforts to develop a nearly 1,000km-long inter-regional metro network following its coming merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria – Vung Tau provinces, paving the way for the creation of a modern megacity.

A delegation from the Vietnamese Embassy in Mexico led by Ambassador Nguyen Van Hai visited Emiliano Zapata University and the Cendi preschool education system in Monterrey city, northern Nuevo Leon state, on June 26 as part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Mexico diplomatic relations.

Prosecutors on June 27 proposed a 30-year prison term for Chairman and CEO of Phuc Son Group JSC Nguyen Van Hau at the high-profile trial of 41 defendants involved in the corruption case related to the firm.

VOV.VN - Two Vietnam Airlines aircraft collided with each other while taxiing at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on June 27, resulting in damage to one aircraft’s tail.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has climbed one spot to rank 38th in the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI), with an overall score of 1.721, making it one of the more peaceful countries globally.

People-to-people exchange has long been an important pillar in Vietnam–China relations. Since the beginning of 2025, a series of meaningful cultural, artistic, and people-to-people exchange activities have been organised by both countries, thereby enhancing mutual understanding and consolidating the traditional friendship.

A landmark partnership between Google and the Ministry of Public Security's Department of Cybersecurity and Hi-tech Crime Prevention and Control was announced on June 26, aiming to prevent online scams.