(VOVWORLD) - With the mainland busy preparing for the elections of the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels, special polling stations have also been set up on ships so that soldiers on duty at sea and fishermen on an offshore voyage can still fulfill their civic duty.

(VOVWORLD) -More than 1,700 voters of Electoral Unit No. 2 in Quang Ninh province attended a meeting on Wednesday to hear the action programs of five candidates running for the 16th National Assembly.

(VOVWORLD) -National Assembly Deputy Chairman Tran Quang Phuong has called on leaders of Nhon Ai commune in Can Tho city to fully follow the guidance issued by the central Government and the National Election Council to ensure thorough preparations so that the upcoming elections for the National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels will be a huge success.

(VOVWORLD) - The Light and Heritage Festival 2026 opened at Hoi A Memories Island on Wednesday, highlighted by a drone light show recreating the images of the Dragon and the Phoenix in the night sky.

(VOVWORLD) - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that an ‌increase in President Donald Trump's new temporary global import tariff to 15% from 10% was likely to be implemented sometime this week.

(VOVWORLD) - The US-Iran conflict widened sharply on Wednesday after a US submarine sank an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, killing at least 80 people, and NATO air defences destroyed an Iranian ballistic missile fired towards Turkey.

(VOVWORLD) - Iran is making every effort to assist Vietnamese citizens, ensuring they receive support equal to that provided to local residents.

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested that relevant agencies and sectors submit daily reports on global developments to the Government Office before 1 p.m., while ensuring timely, flexible and effective responses.

(VOVWORLD) - New York City illuminated its iconic Empire State Building on Tuesday to mark 100 days to go until the FIFA World Cup 2026 and showcased the three mascots at this year's tournament - Maple, representing Canada, Clutch of the US, and Zayu of Mexico.

(VOVWORLD) - Da Nang city Women's Union is launching a program called "Radiant March" to spread the value of the traditional Ao Dai (long dress) on the occasion of the on-going Ao Dai Week and the International Women's Day (March 8).