A scientific symposium on the future of Vietnam–Russia relations in a new era was held at the Institute of Oriental Studies under the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow on April 22.

Despite unpredictable global and regional landscapes, the relationship between Vietnam and Laos has continued to grow steadily, underpinned by the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong.

Nghiem Sy Thai, a former war reporter of the Liberation Press Agency, has unexpectedly being reunited with a diary he lost while reporting from the fierce Binh Tri Thien battlefield, which was recently handed over by the US Embassy in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The two-way import-export turnover between Vietnam and Singapore in the first quarter of the year reached more than SGD9.81 billion, up 27.32% year on year, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore.

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong emphasised Vietnam’s steadfast commitment to peace diplomacy at an international conference in Hanoi on April 23 that examined the constructive role of diplomacy throughout the country’s history, especially linked to the April 30, 1975 victory culminating in national reunification.

VOV.VN - Archaeologists have uncovered nine prehistoric human remains and numerous valuable artefacts at the Quynh Van archaeological site in Quynh Luu district, central Nghe An province.

VOV.VN - Investment in artificial intelligence (AI) companies in Vietnam has surged significantly in recent times, from US$10 million in 2023 to US$80 million in 2024, according to the Vietnam Innovation and Private Capital Summit 2025.

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong paid a working visit to Thailand from April 21-22, aiming to seek ways to promote practical and effective cooperation in various fields, and expand exchanges and bonds between the two countries' political parties.

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.

Vietnam’s April 30, 1975 victory was a defining moment not only in the history of Vietnam but also for the global revolutionary movement, marking the end of the anti-US war and led to national reunification under the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)’s leadership, Cambodian scholar Dr Uch Leang stated in an article published by the Khmer Times.