International Labour Day on May 1 is an occasion to honour the contributions of the working class and workers around the world, while affirming the significance of a day of action for legitimate rights and social progress.

A parade hosted by the Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) was held in Ha Noi on April 28 as part of celebrations for International Labour Day (May 1), recognising the contributions by Vietnamese workers to national socio-economic development.

The Vietnamese Embassy in the US on April 25 hosted a cultural event marking the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day, alongside celebrations of national reunification day (April 30) and International Labour Day (May 1).