The 2025 Vietnam Culture Week officially opened on June 20 in Pyeongtaek, 70km southwest of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Seoul capital, marking the first time the city has hosted a cultural event dedicated solely to Vietnam.

The press for foreign service is an inseparable part of Vietnam’s external affairs, tasked with projecting a peaceful, reform-driven Vietnam to the world while countering misinformation, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang.

The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) has been re-elected to the Executive Board of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) for the 2025–2028 tenure, marking the fifth consecutive term the VNA has held a seat on the board, which comprises 11 members in its new term.

VOV.VN - The Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Vietnam Journalists’ Association on June 21 co-hosted a ceremony in Hanoi to mark the centennial anniversary of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press Day (1925–2025).

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngo Le Van on June 20 received a visiting delegation from the Foreign Policy Advisory Committee under China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

VOV.VN - The 2025 Vietnam Economic Survey, released in Hanoi by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and Vietnamese ministries, has called for stronger reforms and deeper integration to support long-term, inclusive growth.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien on 19 June held simultaneous online talks with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, as the two countries continue negotiations towards a reciprocal trade agreement.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is experiencing a sharp rise in Russian tourist arrivals, driven by the swift resumption of direct charter flights, favourable visa policies, and the country’s strong appeal as a safe, affordable, and year-round warm destination.

The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (NordCham Vietnam) hosted its flagship Green Industries Summit 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City on June 19 under the theme "Building Vietnam’s Green Future in Construction and Manufacturing,” aiming to support the country’s transition toward sustainable industrial development.

The Vietnam Digital Publishing Summit 2025 (DPS 2025) – the first of its kind - is scheduled for June 24 in Hanoi, bringing together publishers, technologists, and content creators.