(VOVWORLD) - The political situation in Niger is drawing international attention after President Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown by the army and a military junta, set up by the coup, arrested several members of the Constitutional government. The move signals an escalation of the political crisis in Niger, one of the world's poorest countries. At the same time, it could complicate Western efforts to help countries in the Sahel region fight jihadist insurgency.

(VOVWORLD) - More than 45,000 blood units were collected during the 2023 Red Journey in June and July in 46 cities and provinces, raising the total volume of blood units collected so far this year to some 115,000. More than 100 outstanding blood donors were honored at a meeting in Hanoi on Sunday.

(VOVWORLD) - President Vo Van Thuong has concluded an official visit to Austria, a State visit to Italy, and a visit to the Vatican. The trip, which took place from July 23 to July 28, was fruitful, creating new momentum for Vietnam’s ties with Austria and Italy and deepening its good relationship with the Vatican.

(VOVWORLD) - Since establishing the diplomatic relationship in 1995 and upgrading it to a comprehensive partnership in 2013, Vietnam and the US have strengthened their bilateral ties in all areas. To mark 10 years of the Vietnam-US comprehensive partnership, US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper granted VOV an interview, sharing his opinions on the development of bilateral ties over the past years and prospects for future cooperation.

(VOVWORLD) - The Russia-Africa Summit took place in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Thursday and Friday. With the motto "For peace, security and development", the Summit aimed to promote Russia-Africa cooperation in the new context after Russia refused to renew the Black Sea grain deal, threatening the food security of many African countries.

(VOVWORLD) - In the first half of this year, Vietnam's exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products totaled nearly 24.6 billion USD, down more than 11% against last year. Difficulties are forecast to remain in the second half. In that context, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and localities have called for accelerating the export of key commodities to fulfill the target of earning 55 billion USD from the export of agro-forestry and fishery products this year.

(VOVWORLD) - Environmental pollution from waste, especially plastic waste, is becoming increasingly urgent, seriously threatening the economy and human life, requiring strong global action. As a responsible member of the United Nations, Vietnam is committed to taking action to reduce plastic waste to protect the environment.

(VOVWORLD) - The war is over, but the pain of war still afflicts many Vietnamese families. Nearly 1.2 million soldiers lost their lives on battlefields across the country. Hundreds of thousands of them have never been found. Paying gratitude to those who sacrificed themselves for national independence and territorial integrity, the Party and State have directed ministries, sectors, and localities to spare no effort to fulfill the wishes of their families.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong and his wife are on a state visit to Italy and a visit to the Vatican at the invitation of Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Pope Francis. With Vietnam and Italy celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations and 10 years of strategic partnership, President Thuong's visit will usher in a more dynamic and effective period of development. The visit will also play an important role in promoting Vietnam-Vatican relations.

(VOVWORLD) - July 25th, 2023, marks 10 years of the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Partnership. Over the last decade this relationship has recorded comprehensive, effective, and practical progress in multiple sectors.