[VOVWORLD] - The renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has once again made the Strait of Hormuz a chokepoint threatening global energy security. In response, countries are establishing new cooperation mechanisms and partnerships to reshape the global energy landscape.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam's domestic market is emerging as a key driver of economic growth in the second half of the year, following strong gains in retail sales and consumer services during the first half. Trade and services have continued to be a growth-sustaining pillar of the economy.

[VOVWORLD] - Changes in tariffs, technical standards, or supply chains can quickly turn an export market into a risky destination. Diversifying export markets for Vietnamese products will increase turnover, reduce dependence on one market, and create room for growth. The policy is underscored in the Party Central Committee's Resolution 6, which identifies economic diplomacy as paving the way for Vietnamese businesses to gain access to new markets, resources, and development opportunities.

[VOVWORLD] - During the 500-day campaign to search for, recover, and identify of martyrs' remains, advanced DNA testing technology and a national digital database have provided effective tools for identifying the remains of fallen soldiers and returning the martyrs to their families.

[VOVWORLD] - Upgrading and modernizing infrastructure to attract strategic investment is one of the key priorities outlined in Politburo Resolution No. 10 on developing Vietnam's foreign-invested economy. A central objective is to transform industrial parks into smart, green industrial ecosystems capable of hosting semiconductor, artificial intelligence, data center, and renewable energy projects.

[VOVWORLD] - This year’s Vietnam Travel Day will take place from August 13 to 17 in Gia Lai province. The event aims to enhance connectivity among localities, travel companies and global partners, promote Vietnam as a destination, expand international markets, and create new business opportunities for the tourism industry.

[VOVWORLD] - The military confrontation between the US and Iran has resumed, spreading to other Gulf countries. The renewed violence has revived fears of another full-scale regional conflict, similar to the one seen just months ago, and dimmed already fragile hopes for diplomacy.

[VOVWORLD] - The 2026 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) concluded on Saturday after a month and a half of spectacular performances, with Portugal's Macedos Pirotecnia crowned the overall champion. Now in its 14th edition, the festival has become one of Vietnam's premier tourism events, generating significant benefits for the tourism and service sectors and firmly establishing Da Nang as an international destination for festivals and major events.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam's economy maintained strong, stable growth in the first half of 2026. More significant than the impressive growth rate were the qualitative improvements in the development model, which laid a solid foundation for stronger expansion in the second half of the year.

[VOVWORLD] - Backed by a range of preferential policies and the launch of its first flagship projects, the Hai Phong Free Trade Zone (FTZ) is steadily advancing toward becoming a new growth engine and attracting high-quality investment to the northern port city.