VOV.VN - Despite notable progress in ensuring freedom of belief and religion, several international organisations have continued to issue assessments that misrepresent the religious situation in Vietnam, drawing concern from observers who stress the need for objective, evidence-based evaluations.

VOV.VN - The United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 officially opened at the Vietnam Buddhist University II in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, attracting the participation of more than 2,700 delegates from 85 countries and territories worldwide.

VOV.VN - On the morning of May 5, at the Presidential Palace, President Luong Cuong chaired a welcome ceremony for his Sri Lankan counterpart Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, who is on a State visit to Vietnam and attending the United Nations Day of Vesak celebrations from May 4–6.

VOV.VN - The Central Culture Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha solemnly opened the Buddhist Cultural Festival on May 3 at Lang Le Park in Binh Chanh district, Ho Chi Minh City. as part of the 2025 United Nations Day of Vesak.

The 20th United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations (Vesak 2025), scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City from May 6-8, emphasises the role of Buddhist principles in promoting peace and sustainable development globally, heard a press conference held by Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS)'s Executive Council in Hanoi on April 22.

The 20th United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City from May 6-8 will feature a wide range of cultural, spiritual, and academic activities, according to Most Venerable Thich Duc Thien, vice president and general secretary of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS)’s Executive Council.

The International Council for the Day of Vesak (ICDV) and the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) convened their second meeting in Ho Chi Minh City on February 26 to discuss preparations for the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 (UNDV).

The United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 in Vietnam is expected to attract around 2,000 participants, including 1,000 international delegates from 80 countries.