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 - 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.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha has requested that all pagodas and monasteries across the country ring three sets of bells and beat bát nhã drums at 6:00 AM on July 1 as a prayer for national peace and prosperity.

VOV.VN - Sustainable development is not only a goal but also a fundamental pillar for lasting peace, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu, at a high-level open debate of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held at the UN headquarters in New York on June 20.

VOV.VN - The Miss Peace Entrepreneur Vietnam 2025 pageant is set to kick off in Binh Thuan province in July, aiming honour female entrepreneurs' beauty, intellect, and success in business and life.

VOV.VN - Shortly after arriving in Hanoi on May 27 evening for an official visit to Vietnam, Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok and First Lady Nagy Zsuzsanna took a leisurely walk hand in hand around the local Old Quarter, enjoying the nighttime atmosphere of the capital city.

The Stimson Centre, a Washington D.C.-based independent think tank on international security and shared prosperity, has held a hybrid event commemorating 50 years of peace and reconciliation and 30 years of official relations between Vietnam and the US.

VOV.VN - A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam on May 12 welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent proposal to resume direct peace talks with Ukraine.

The Canada – Vietnam Friendship Society (CVFS) recently held an online symposium spotlighting Vietnam’s new era as well as its journey to peace and development.

VOV.VN - The United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 concluded in Ho Chi Minh City on May 8 with the adoption of a declaration that reaffirms the unwavering commitment to apply Buddhist wisdom, moral responsibility and collective action to bring about world peace, protect human dignity and sustain the well-being of the planet