(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam's economic growth in the third quarter of this year was an estimated 7.4% and about 6.8% in the first 9 months of this year, both greater than expected despite the disruption caused by typhoon Yagi in early September in some northern localities. With determination and effort by the Government, localities, businesses, and individual citizens, Vietnam’s annual economic growth target of 6.5% to 7% is within reach.

(VOVWORLD) - An exhibition titled “Hanoi vitality and confidence” has opened at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi. The exhibition is part of activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Hanoi’s Liberation Day on October 10, 1954.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam Pho Festival 2024 took place last weekend in Seoul, South Korea, attracting a large number of Korean people, international tourists, and Vietnamese expatriates. The festival left unforgettable impressions on food enthusiasts.

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is leading a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to attend the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and related meetings in Vientiane, Laos. Themed “ASEAN: Promoting Connectivity and Resilience”, the Summits and related meetings are the most important activities of ASEAN this year.

(VOVWORLD) - The "Culture Festival for Peace" in Hanoi on Sunday has left a great impression on the public. The festival is part of activities to mark Hanoi’s 70th Liberation Day (October 10) and the 25th anniversary of Hanoi's designation as a "City for Peace" by UNESCO.

(VOVWORLD) - One year after the conflict between Israel and Hamas erupted in Gaza, the toll has been devastating, and the violence has spread beyond Gaza's borders, further dividing the world and destabilizing the entire Middle East.

(VOVWORLD) - The Hanoi Ao Dai (traditional long dress) Tourism Festival 2024 began on Friday at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel. This event is part of activities to celebrate the capital’s 70th Liberation Day

(VOVWORLD) - PartyGeneral Secretary and President To Lam arrived in France on Thursday to attend the 19th Francophonie Summit and pay an official visit to France. The visit affirms Vietnam's role as a key member of the Francophone community in the Asia-Pacific region and deepens the Vietnam-France strategic partnership in all fields.

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnamese garment and textile industry has recently seen many foreign direct investment (FDI) projects. Vietnam has attracted 3,500 FDI garment and textile projects with a combined value of 37 billion USD, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association. FDI accounts for 65% of the garment and textile industry’s export turnover. Large corporations from China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Taiwan (China) are investing in building modern factories in Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - Despite multilateral diplomatic efforts, the confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has escalated since the Israeli army launched a ground offensive in southern Lebanon, pushing the region closer to a full-scale war. The tension is particularly growing as on Tuesday, Iran launched hypersonic ballistic missiles at Israel.