(VOVWORLD) - The United Nations said Friday that it was very concerned about the escalation after US and British warplanes, ships, and submarines conducted dozens of airstrikes across Yemen overnight in retaliation for Houthi forces for months of attacks on shipping vessels passing through the Red Sea.

(VOVWORLD) - The United Nations Security Council on Friday convened an open briefing to discuss the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinians.

(VOVWORLD) -Last year, Vietnam's rice exports reached 8.13 million tons worth 4.7 billion USD, an all-time high for a year, the General Department of Customs said on Friday.

(VOVWORLD) -The Vietnamese Embassy in China on Friday hosted a get-together with representatives of the Vietnamese community there as the Lunar New Year (Tet) of the Dragon is just less than one month away.

(VOVWORLD) -President Vo Van Thuong on Friday evening hosted a grand banquet in honor of Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who is on a state visit to Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - The United States and Britain launched strikes from the air and sea against Houthi military targets in Yemen in response to the movement's attacks on ships in the Red Sea.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is on track for recovery, likely returning to growth of 6% this year, according to HSBC's "Vietnam at a Glance" report released on Thursday.

(VOVWORLD) - 60 international cruise ships are scheduled to arrive with some 80,000 tourists at Ha Long Bay in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh this year, according to the provincial Department of Tourism.

(VOVWORLD) - The Presidents of Vietnam and Indonesia on Friday highlighted the importance each country attaches to their bilateral strategic partnership, and agreed on the need to elevate it to a new height in the near future.

(VOVWORLD) - CNN Travel has listed Pho bo (beef noodle soup) of Vietnam among its nominations for 20 of the best soups around the world.