(VOVWORLD) -The poverty rate of ethnic minority households decreased over 3% last year while people's lives were basically stable and social security was guaranteed.

(VOVWORLD) -Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Wednesday requested the Ministry of Planning and Investment to continue contributing to building an independent and self-reliant economy with extensive, substantive and effective international integration.

(VOVWORLD) - On the first day of the new Congress, Kevin McCarthy failed to secure the 218 votes necessary to become Speaker of the House in three rounds of voting.

(VOVWORLD) -Israel's new far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir briefly visited the Al Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem on Tuesday, a site also revered by Jews, angering the Palestinians and drawing a slew of condemnations.

(VOVWORLD) -A photo exhibition opened in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday to mark the 55th anniversary of the 1968 Spring General Offensive and Uprising.

(VOVWORLD) -After a decade of establishing a presence in Vietnam, Starbucks, a popular US coffee brand, has recently announced plans to open its 100th store in the country this year.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnamese astronomy lovers will have the chance to enjoy the sight of the Quadrantids, the first major meteor shower of the year as it reaches its peak between nightfall and dawn on Wednesday.

(VOVWORLD) -Vietnam on Tuesday spanked Myanmar 3-0 to set up a semifinal showdown with Indonesia at the ongoing AFF Cup 2022.

(VOVWORLD) - Ali Bagheri Kani, Iran's deputy foreign minister, stated on Monday that the Islamic Republic has always been a “sincere” and “responsible” member of both the Non-nuclear proliferation treaty (NPT) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), having constructive collaboration with the international body as a country with nuclear capabilities and expertise.

(VOVWORLD) - Beijing has criticized recently imposed testing requirements on passengers from China and threatened countermeasures against countries involved.