The 19th General Assembly of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) took place in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on June 18-21. The participation of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) delegation led by General Director Vu Viet Trang has left deep impression on the participants.

President Ho Chi Minh, a great journalist, is the founder and guiding light of Vietnam’s revolutionary press. Throughout his life, he paid close attention to journalism and press activities. His teachings on the role and responsibility of journalists, as well as on content, audience, purpose, and methods of communication, remain valuable lessons for today’s media professionals.

On the opening day of the 19th General Assembly of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) and related events in Saint Petersburg, Russia on June 18, and ahead of the 2025 Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with and granted an interview to Vu Viet Trang, General Director of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), as well as heads of OANA delegations and representatives of major global media outlets.

The National Press Festival 2025 officially opened at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi on June 19 morning, marking a pivotal moment for Vietnam's media landscape as the country is celebrating its 100th anniversary of the Revolutionary Press Day (June 21).

Vietnam and New Zealand established diplomatic relations on June 19, 1975. Over the past five decades — and five years since launching their Strategic Partnership (2020–2025) — the two countries elevated their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in February 2025. This milestone has further deepened cooperation, benefiting both peoples and contributing to peace, stability, and prosperity in the region and beyond.

Giong Trom district in the southern province of Ben Tre is famous for its My Long rice paper and Son Doc puff rice paper, the specialties that have been recognized as "National intangible cultural heritage". Local people continue to "keep the fire" of this hundred-year-old traditional craft, thereby preserving cultural beauty, creating sustainable livelihoods and promoting tourism development. Photo: Chuong Dai - VNA

The Endangered Primate Rescue Center (EPRC) in Cuc Phuong National Park is a safe haven for nearly 250 individuals of 14 endangered primate species in need of protection. Established in 1993, EPRC is the first center in Indochina to carry out the mission of rescuing, rehabilitating, breeding, conserving and releasing rare primates of Vietnam back into the wild. With more than 70 cages and 2 semi-wild areas, this place is actively protecting the “treasures” of the old forest such as gibbons, langurs and loris from illegal wildlife trafficking and the risk of extinction. Photos taken by Van Chi and published by the Vietnam News Agency.

The proposed merger of Yen Bai and Lao Cai provinces to form a new administrative unit is a major strategic move, aimed at creating a new growth driver for the northern midland and mountainous region. With favourable natural conditions, a unique geographical location, breathtaking landscapes, and rich cultural diversity, the future Lao Cai – Yen Bai province is expected to become a standout destination for green tourism in Vietnam and the wider region.

To attract tourists during the summer 2025 peak season, localities and tourism businesses in Ninh Thuan province have proactively developed a range of appealing and safe travel packages, especially short tours suitable for families and small groups. In the first half of 2025, Ninh Thuan welcomed approximately 2.29 million visitors, up 16.2% year-on-year and reaching 63.6% of the annual plan.

The former imperial capital of Hue is home to numerous lotus ponds that lend an added touch of romance and antiquity to the city. Every year, as summer arrives, lotus flowers in Hue come into bloom, filling the air with their gentle fragrance.

As part of his official visit to Sweden, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Stockholm on the morning of June 13 (local time).

As part of the 2025 Hue Community Ao Dai Week from 6–15 June, a vibrant parade themed “Vietnamese Elegance Converges” brought traditional costumes to the spotlight. More than 1,000 participants from all three regions of the country joined the event in various styles of ao dai, from classic to modern, creating a festive, colourful atmosphere in the heart of the former imperial capital.

On the morning of June 12, at the Presidential Palace, State President Luong Cuong and Spouse hosted a welcome ceremony for President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda and Spouse on their official visit to Vietnam.

On the evening of June 11, 2025 (local time), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Spouse arrived in Stockholm, beginning an official visit to the Kingdom of Sweden at the invitation of Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.

Vietnam and Lithuania officially established diplomatic ties on March 18, 1992. Over the past three decades, grounded in mutual political trust and goodwill, bilateral relations have steadily expanded across multiple sectors.

Sweden was the first Western country to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam on 11 January 1969, during Vietnam’s difficult struggle for independence and national reunification. Over more than half a century, the two countries have continuously worked to build and strengthen their bilateral ties, which have grown increasingly substantive and enduring, yielding proud achievements across multiple sectors.

In the face of challenges posed by climate change, plastic pollution, and overexploitation, protecting the ocean is key to safeguarding the planet’s future and that of generations to come. Over the past time, Vietnam has launched various marine environment protection programmes, including reducing ocean plastic waste, developing a sustainable blue economy, increasing patrol and monitoring of aquatic resources, and raising public awareness about the importance of conserving marine and island ecosystems.

On the morning of June 9 (local time; afternoon Hanoi time), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the opening session of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) in Nice, France.

This summer, Tay Ninh province has become a popular destination among tourists thanks to its attractive landmarks, notably the Cao Dai Holy See - a unique religious architectural work, harmoniously combining Asian and European styles. The temple is becoming a highlight that visitors should not miss during their journey to explore the Southeast province.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivered remarks at the closing session of the Blue Economy and Finance Forum of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) on the morning of June 8 (local time) in the Principality of Monaco.