[VOVWORLD] - The Politburo’s Resolution No. 10 issued on June 8, 2026 on the development of the foreign-invested sector marks an important shift in Vietnam's approach to attracting foreign investment, from a focus on capital quantity to technology, governance, innovation, and spillover effects on the economy. Rather than simply opening the door to foreign capital, Vietnam will select international resources to strengthen its competitiveness.

[VOVWORLD] - A series of cultural and academic events honoring President Ho Chi Minh took place recently in Montreuil, for the Vietnamese community in France.

[VOVWORLD] - Personnel from the Vietnam People's Army and the Vietnam People's Public Security Force departed for Venezuela late last night and early this morning to support search-and-rescue operations and post-earthquake disaster relief efforts. The humanitarian mission reflects Vietnam's foreign policy of international solidarity and its commitment to contribute responsibly to global humanitarian assistance.

[VOVWORLD] - Tensions in the Middle East have flared once again in recent days as the US and Iran exchanged military strikes over disputes related to the Strait of Hormuz. The renewed confrontation shows the fragility of the conflict-ending agreement the two countries signed only weeks ago.

[VOVWORLD] - European countries are facing more pressure to establish a diplomatic channel with Russia to advance negotiations aimed at ending the prolonged Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has had far-reaching consequences. Meanwhile, Europe's security environment is undergoing significant changes.

[VOVWORLD] - The 6th Cham Ethnic Culture Festival opened in Khanh Hoa province on Friday with the theme "Preserving and Promoting Cham Cultural Identity in a New Era". The event has drawn more than 700 Cham artisans, performers, and amateur athletes.

[VOVWORLD] - The Hue Lotus Festival was held at Tinh Tam lake in Phu Xuan ward, Hue city, last week as part of the Hue Summer Festival 2026.

[VOVWORLD] - Over the past month, the Party Central Committee, the Government, and relevant ministries and agencies have issued a series of housing policy directives, showing a significant shift in policy thinking from promoting home ownership to ensuring that people have access to housing that suits their needs and financial capacity.

[VOVWORLD] - US and Iranian negotiators entered a 60-day negotiation process in Switzerland on Monday, aiming to reach a final peace agreement in Iran. The first round of talks was described as having achieved progress despite threats that may lead the negotiations to deadlock.

[VOVWORLD] - Hanoi simultaneously broke ground on five new urban railway lines on Monday, a significant milestone in the capital’s transportation infrastructure development. It marks an initial step toward realizing the Capital Master Plan with a 100-year vision and making public transportation the city’s primary growth driver.