[VOVWORLD] - The National Assembly Standing Committee opened its 4th session in Hanoi on Wednesday under the chairmanship of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

[VOVWORLD] - NATO opened its summit in Ankara on Tuesday with a Defense Industry Forum, unveiling new defense cooperation and procurement programs worth tens of billions of dollars as the alliance seeks to strengthen its military capabilities and expand defense production.

[VOVWORLD] - The US military launched fresh airstrikes against Iran early on Wednesday, hours after 3 commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, in the latest escalation threatening a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran.

[VOVWORLD] - The Hanoi Department of Tourism on Tuesday held a ceremony at Noi Bai International Airport to welcome the capital's five millionth international visitor of 2026.

[VOVWORLD] - More than 1,300 sets of fallen soldiers' remains have been recovered nationwide after more than 110 days of implementing Vietnam's 500-day campaign to accelerate the search, recovery, and identification of martyrs' remains.

[VOVWORLD] - A delegation of Vietnam's Ministry of National Defense has begun a working visit to the Abyei region of Africa to inspect and encourage Vietnamese peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA).

[VOVWORLD] - Iran will not return to negotiations with the United States as long as Washington continues its policy of threats and pressure, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on Monday. His remarks came after US President Donald Trump threatened military action against Iran if the two sides failed to reach an agreement.

[VOVWORLD] - The Da Nang Economic–Finance–Technology Week 2026 opened on Tuesday, bringing together policymakers, business leaders, academics, and technology experts to discuss Vietnam's future growth strategy. Running until Sunday, the event features a High-Level Policy Dialogue, the Vietnam Finance Forum, and seminars on semiconductors, advanced technologies, and collaboration among the Government, universities, and businesses.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam’s Ta Xua and Ninh Binh have been nominated for the title of Asia’s Leading Emerging Tourism Destination at the 2026 World Travel Awards (WTA).

[VOVWORLD] - Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has reaffirmed the crucial role of nuclear energy in ensuring energy security, fulfilling international commitments, and helping Vietnam achieve its net-zero emissions target by 2050.