(VOVWORLD) - The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebel group entered Damascus on Sunday, overthrowing the government of President Bashar al-Assad, creating the most significant political upheaval in Syria in more than five decades. This event will likely have unpredictable consequences for the region and the world.

(VOVWORLD) - As the 2024 Christmas season approaches, the demand for gifts and festive decorations is booming in Ho Chi Minh City. Retail outlets, supermarkets, and shopping malls are filled with a variety of Christmas-related products.

(VOVWORLD) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his government after Barnier lost a no confidence vote in parliament. The move has thrown France, which is facing a serious budget crisis and prolonged economic instability, into chaos.

(VOVWORLD) - Under the enchanting theme "A Symphony of Colors", the highly-anticipated flower festival opened on Thursday night at Lam Vien Square in Da Lat city, Lam Dong province. This event affirms Da Lat's status as Vietnam's "Flower Festival City," UNESCO's "Creative City of Music," and one of Asia's most impressive festival cities.

(VOVWORLD) - The new leadership of the European Union officially began its new term on December 1. Observers said that in the next 5 years, the bloc's new leaders will have to handle the biggest security, political, and economic challenges since the EU’s inception.

(VOVWORLD) - EDE Trade and Services Limited Company in Dak Lak province has exported the first container of roasted coffee, MISS EDE brand, to the US. The shipment was a milestone in the campaign to bring Dak Lak coffee to foreign markets.

(VOVWORLD) - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, his wife, and a high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese National Assembly begins an official visit to Japan on Tuesday at the invitation of President of the House of Councilors of Japan Sekiguchi Masakazu. The visit aims to promote bilateral legislative ties and create new momentum for the two countries’ development.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s logistics industry has grown 14-16% to approximately 40-42 billion USD per year. To promote logistics services, Vietnam encourages investment in Free Trade Zones with open and attractive policies and mechanisms.

(VOVWORLD) - At the national conference on Sunday on reviewing Resolution 18 of the Party Central Committee, General Secretary To Lam emphasized the urgency of restructuring the political system's apparatus to enhance its effectiveness and efficiency. He said this task is of paramount importance, requiring the highest determination and coordinated efforts across the political system.

(VOVWORLD) - The National Assembly’s year-end session will conclude on Saturday. The decisions made at this session will meet the requirements of national renewal, remove difficulties and obstacles, and mobilize resources for socio-economic development.