[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam’s economy is forecast to grow by 7.2% in 2026 and 7% in 2027, after growing 8% in 2025, despite rising external risks amid heightened global uncertainty, according to a representative of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at a press conference on Thursday to announce the Asian Development Outlook for the first quarter of 2026.

[VOVWORLD] - Despite a volatile global economic landscape, many sectors and industries in Vietnam recorded double-digit growth in the first quarter of this year, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said at a regular press conference on Thursday.

[VOVWORLD] - Israel’s cabinet on Thursday approved the establishment of 34 new settlements in the West Bank, as Israel continues to carry out military operations on multiple fronts.

[VOVWORLD] - A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran showed further strain on Friday, a day before they are to negotiate in Pakistan, as Washington accused Tehran of breaching promises on the Strait of Hormuz and Israel struck Lebanon with attacks that Iran has claimed violate the truce.

[VOVWORLD] - The International Monetary Fund will lower global growth forecasts due to the Middle East conflict, its chief said on Thursday, warning of the conflict's “scarring effects” despite a fragile ceasefire.

[VOVWORLD] - A large-scale running event is set to take place in Dak Lak Province from June 20–21, attracting around 5,000 participants, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

[VOVWORLD] - Da Nang International Airport on Friday launched a priority biometric boarding lane to streamline passenger processing and improve travel efficiency.

[VOVWORLD] - The “Garden of Light” program is taking place from Friday until next Sunday at the Temple of Literature, a national special relic site in Hanoi.

[VOVWORLD] - The Vietnam International Travel Mart 2026 opened in Hanoi on Friday, bringing together over 600 tourism businesses from Vietnam and abroad in one of the country’s most significant annual industry events.

[VOVWORLD] - Air raid alerts sounded across Israel, including in the commercial hub of Tel Aviv and the southern coastal city of Ashdod, after rocket fire was detected from Lebanon.