(VOVWORLD) - The US, Japan and the Philippines issued a joint statement at their first trilateral summit on Thursday, which makes a firm commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific that is connected, prosperous, secure, inclusive, and resilient.

(VOVWORLD) - Russia, Germany and Britain on Thursday urged countries in the Middle East to show restraint and Israel said it was preparing to "meet all its security needs" in a region on edge over an Iranian threat to strike Israel.

(VOVWORLD) - Developing and improving the operational efficiency of the collective economy is an important and constant political task, Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai said at a ceremony to honor 100 cooperatives held on Thursday in Hanoi.

(VOVWORLD) - National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue pledged support for Vietnamese localities to establish and develop mutually-beneficial partnerships with Chinese provinces, particularly those bordering Vietnam, like Yunnan.

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh thanked outgoing Japanese Ambassador Yamada Takio for his efforts to promote the multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Japan.

(VOVWORLD) - The report of United Nations (UN) agencies in Vietnam under the 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism contains many inaccurate and unverified contents, along with many assessments that are biased and do not accurately and fully reflect the situation, efforts and achievements of Vietnam in protecting and promoting human rights, said Foreign Ministry Deputy Spokesperson Doan Khac Viet.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam values and wishes to enhance the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Bulgaria, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said during a reception for the new Bulgarian Ambassador to Vietnam, Pavlin Todorov, in Hanoi on Thursday.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s economy is expected to grow 6% this year and 6.2% next year, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam and China have achieved many positive results from their defense cooperation relationship, the Defense Ministers of the two countries said at a talk in Vietnam's Lao Cai province on Thursday as part of the 8th Vietnam-China Border Defense Friendship Exchange Program.

(VOVWORLD) - Almost 370 outstanding orphans, people with disabilities, and sponsors nationwide attended a national conference in Hanoi on Thursday in recognition of their contributions to the community.