(VOVWORLD) -The Vietnam-Cuba Business Promotion Forum took place in Hanoi on Thursday co-chaired by Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz and Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai.

(VOVWORLD) -The Brussels Times of Belgium published an article that calls Vietnam, an EU development partner in the Indo-Pacific, “a beacon in the region with the capacity to control inflation and maintain strong economic growth despite turbulence in international affairs.”

(VOVWORLD) - Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the independence of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, according to presidential decrees issued late Thursday.

(VOVWORLD) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed fresh sanctions against Russia over its special military operation in Ukraine, including further trade restrictions, individual blacklistings, and an oil price cap for third countries.

(VOVWORLD) - North Korea launched a missile off its east coast on Thursday, its third missile test this week, the South Korean military said, as US Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up a day-long visit to South Korea to meet South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and visit the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).

(VOVWORLD) -The Ministry of Health said that on Thursday Vietnam recorded 978 new cases and 1 death of COVID-19. During the day, 1,100 patients were announced to be cured, bringing the total number of recoveries to 10,590.917.

(VOVWORLD) -Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong emphasized the solidarity and unwavering support of the Vietnamese Party and people for the just cause of the Cuban Party and the people, saying Vietnam will always accompany and support Cuba to the best of its ability.

(VOVWORLD) -Russia's security service has launched an "international terrorism" investigation after gas leaks were reported on the Nord Stream pipelines from Russia to Europe.

(VOVWORLD) -Vietnam commits to promoting gender equality and women empowerment, especially in employment and labor.

(VOVWORLD) -Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired an official welcome ceremony for Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz and a high-ranking delegation of the Cuban Government on Thursday at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi.