[VOVWORLD] - The National Statistics Office of the Ministry of Finance reports that Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter of this year increased 7.83%, a positive result amid regional and global economic fluctuations.

[VOVWORLD] - The Quang Tri Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has introduced the identity set for the Festival for Peace 2026, conveying a message of aspirations for peace, solidarity and sustainable development for Vietnam and the world.

[VOVWORLD] - US President Donald Trump on Friday proposed a 10% reduction in non-defense discretionary spending for fiscal year 2027, alongside a significant increase of 500 billion USD in defense spending, bringing the total defense budget to around 1.5 trillion USD.

[VOVWORLD] - Iran intensified missile and UAV attacks targeting Israel and several Gulf countries on Friday, amid strong warnings from the United States about a potential escalation of military operations.

[VOVWORLD] - Held from March 14 to April 1, the online run “For a Healthy Vietnam,” organized by the Vietnam Health Improvement Consultancy Association, attracted widespread participation.

[VOVWORLD] - The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has issued a directive to the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), Van Don Investment and Development JSC, and Sun Group’s airport authorities to ensure aviation safety amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

[VOVWORLD] - Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki, along with representatives from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), visited Ha Tinh province on Friday to review the implementation of a project aimed at strengthening capacity for the One Health Initiative in four border provinces of Vietnam.

[VOVWORLD] - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has stressed that the goal of achieving double-digit growth remains unchanged.

[VOVWORLD] - The Vietnamese Government has issued a plan to implement the Law on Artificial Intelligence, outlining specific tasks, timelines, and responsibilities for relevant agencies and organizations.

[VOVWORLD] - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting between the Government’s Standing Committee and the Party Committee’s Standing Board on Friday to discuss policy proposals to accelerate the development of a national refining and energy hub in the Dung Quat Economic Zone in Quang Ngai province.