(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam's COVID-19 caseload rose to 11,525,013 with 234 new cases recorded on Thursday, according to the Ministry of Health.

(VOVWORLD) - The Palestinian Authority has expressed its concern over Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement of his government’s call for strengthening settlements in the West Bank.

(VOVWORLD) - President of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos, is scheduled to pay a state visit to China from January 3-6, 2023. This is his first visit to China as President at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

(VOVWORLD) - Ly Son island district in Quang Ngai province hosted a Tu Linh (four sacred animals) boat racing festival on Wednesday drawing 200 athletes.

(VOVWORLD) - Countries around the world have geared up preparations for New Year celebrations despite the reemergence of COVID 19, energy shortages, and adverse weather.

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged the Ministry of Home Affairs to refine the state apparatus to improve its performance.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s tourism sector targets to serve about 8 million foreign visitors from the total of 110 million and earn 27.5 million USD from tourism next year, according to the Vietnam Administration of Tourism.

(VOVWORLD) - In 2022, Vietnam launched several innovation startup support networks, proving the growth of the national innovation startup ecosystem, said a conference in Hanoi on science, technology and innovation held by the Ministry of Science and Technology Wednesday.

(VOVWORLD) -Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien has asked the Vietnam Fisheries Society to pay special attention to and promote its role in connecting businesses, fishermen, aquaculture farmers, scientists, businesses, and governments at all levels during the upcoming term until 2027.

(VOVWORLD) -The White House on Wednesday issued a statement welcoming South Korea's adoption of its Indo-Pacific strategy, describing it as a reflection of the allies' shared commitment to regional security and prosperity.