[VOVWORLD] - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s recent visit to Kazan, Russia, to attend a summit marking the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-Russia dialogue relations achieved significant outcomes, helping advance ASEAN-Russia cooperation while creating fresh momentum for the Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung told the press.

[VOVWORLD] - Can Tho opened its Culture and Tourism Week 2026 on Thursday, a 4-day event aimed at boosting summer tourism in the city and the Mekong Delta region.

[VOVWORLD] - World Cup 2026’s Group A saw the Czech Republic and South Africa play out a 1-1 draw, while co-host Mexico edged South Korea 1-0.

[VOVWORLD] - Following the official announcement on Thursday of the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding”, countries around the world welcomed the agreement and expressed hope that it will pave the way for lasting peace.

[VOVWORLD] - The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said Thursday it will not abandon its nuclear weapons program, rejecting a call by Group of Seven leaders for Pyongyang to completely denuclearize.

[VOVWORLD] - The National Press Festival 2026 opened in Hai Phong on Friday under the theme “Vietnamese Journalism – Loyal, Creative, and Responsible in a New Era”. Taking place until Sunday to commemorate the 101st anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21), the event is providing a platform for journalists to connect, exchange experience, and explore new professional trends.

[VOVWORLD] - The second round of matches in Groups A and B of the 2026 World Cup took place on Thursday evening (local time).

[VOVWORLD] - The Government will submit to the National Assembly revisions to the Housing Law, Real Estate Business Law and other related laws at the October 2026 session to create a legal corridor and incentive mechanism for rental housing development, the Ministry of Construction announced at the press conference on Thursday in Hanoi.

[VOVWORLD] - US President Donald Trump and Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian have electronically signed a memorandum of understanding to extend a ceasefire. Pakistan, which has been mediating the peace process, said the “Islamabad MoU” had gone into effect as of Wednesday.

[VOVWORLD] - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday, as part of his trip for the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit and bilateral activities in Russia.