Thousands of people attended the 2025 United Nations Vesak for the first time in Ho Chi Minh City

    Minh Tâm - Anh Tú |

    Ho Chi Minh City - The 2025 United Nations Vesak Festival officially opened at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy with more than 2,700 international and domestic delegates attending.

    Minh Tâm - Anh Tú
    TIN LIÊN QUAN

    President Luong Cuong attends the opening ceremony of the 2025 United Nations General Day

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    HCMC - On May 6, President Luong Cuong attended the opening ceremony of the 2025 United Nations Vesak Festival at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy (Binh Chanh District).

    Vietnam raises the world's largest Buddhist flag at the Vesak 2025

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    HCMC - The world's largest Buddhist flag-raising ceremony (500 m2) at the Buddhist Academy to celebrate the 2025 United Nations Vesak took place on May 5.

    People flock to Thanh Tam Pagoda from the early morning to worship the Buddha at the Vesak festival

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    HCMC - Thousands of people flocked to Thanh Tam Pagoda from early morning on May 3, to wait to worship and pray for the benefits of Buddha Shakyamuni, opening the series of events for the 2025 Vesak Festival.

    Illustrative photo: Phan Anh

    Gold price update on the morning of May 8: Declining due to profit-taking wave

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    Gold price update on the morning of May 8 fell due to profit-taking and increased risk-off sentiment. Investors are waiting for the FED Chairman's speech to clarify the upcoming policy direction.

    Xuan Phuong traditional market (Nam Tu Liem district, Hanoi) is abandoned for grass to grow. Photo: Phu Temple taken at 10:00 a.m. on May 7, 2025.

    Hanoi's traditional market is abandoned after being built, causing waste

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    Hanoi - A traditional market to meet the living needs of the people. However, some markets are now abandoned after construction, causing waste.

    Proposal to reduce retirement age for preschool children is not a priority

    Proposal to reduce retirement age for preschool teachers is not a priority

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    The proposal to reduce the retirement age has received much attention and approval from preschool teachers.

    Politburo member and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested to submit to the National Assembly specific mechanisms and policies for private economic development right at the 9th Session. Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac.

    Submitting to the National Assembly specific policies for private economic development at the 9th Session

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    The Prime Minister requested the urgent completion of the draft Resolution on a number of specific mechanisms and policies for private economic development to submit to the National Assembly at the 9th Session.

    VNPT's project is deserted in the middle of the capital. Photo: Group of reporters

    VNPT's abandoned project increases capital by more than 1,417 billion VND compared to 2024

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    An abandoned VNPT project with a total investment of VND2,796 billion announced in 2024 has been adjusted to VND4,213 billion in 2025.

    President Luong Cuong attends the opening ceremony of the 2025 United Nations General Day

    Tâm Tú |

    HCMC - On May 6, President Luong Cuong attended the opening ceremony of the 2025 United Nations Vesak Festival at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy (Binh Chanh District).

    Vietnam raises the world's largest Buddhist flag at the Vesak 2025

    Thế Toàn |

    HCMC - The world's largest Buddhist flag-raising ceremony (500 m2) at the Buddhist Academy to celebrate the 2025 United Nations Vesak took place on May 5.

    People flock to Thanh Tam Pagoda from the early morning to worship the Buddha at the Vesak festival

    Minh Tâm |

    HCMC - Thousands of people flocked to Thanh Tam Pagoda from early morning on May 3, to wait to worship and pray for the benefits of Buddha Shakyamuni, opening the series of events for the 2025 Vesak Festival.