(VOVWORLD) - Ukraine's parliament on Thursday approved a state budget for next year, aiming to strengthen its army and defences with no end in sight for the its conflict with Russia, said Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.

(VOVWORLD) - US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng began two days of bilateral meetings in San Francisco on Thursday, ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit.

(VOVWORLD) - Beginning Thursday, residents and tourists in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, can book an electric taxi operated by Green & Smart Mobility (GSM), a Vietnamese ride-hailing company, using the Xanh SM Laos application available on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store, or by hailing one of their taxis on the street.

(VOVWORLD) - The EU on Thursday announced investigations into YouTube and TikTok to find out what actions the US and Chinese-owned platforms are taking to ensure the safety of minors on their platform.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam highly values the results the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has achieved in the field of nuclear inspection and its role in helping countries like Vietnam ensure nuclear security and safety, said Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations.

(VOVWORLD) -President Vo Van Thuong and his wife will lead a high-level delegation from Vietnam to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Week in San Francisco and engage in bilateral activities in the US from November 14-17.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s Vingroup chairman Pham Nhat Vuong has called on India’s Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani to discuss potential ties.

(VOVWORLD) - China is willing to strengthen communication and dialogue with the US, promote mutually beneficial cooperation, properly manage differences between the two sides, and make joint efforts to address global challenges, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said on Wednesday.

(VOVWORLD) - A campaign called “Save The Ocean” was launched on Thursday on Con Dao island in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province to raise public awareness and money to conserve the habitat of sea turtles.

(VOVWORLD) - The European Commission has recommended opening accession negotiations on EU membership with Ukraine and Moldova once those countries complete several requested reforms.