(VOVWORLD) - The United States, the United Kingdom and the United Nations have voiced opposition to Israel’s decision to tighten control over the West Bank, after Israel’s Security Cabinet approved measures expanding the authority of officials in the territory, acquiring land from Jewish settlers, and taking action against individuals deemed to be in violation of environmental and archaeological regulations in areas administered by the Palestinian Authority.

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnamese Embassy in China hosted a gathering on Monday for overseas Vietnamese there to celebrate the Lunar New Year and strengthen ties with their homeland.

(VOVWORLD) - The ongoing 2026 Spring Fair in Hanoi features a cultural and arts program with three daily performance sessions, alongside Lunar New Year shopping.

(VOVWORLD) -A workshop called “Following Saint Giong’s Horse” in Hanoi’s Old Quarter is offering free instruction in the traditional lacquer craft until February 20.

(VOVWORLD) - A report by the Munich Security Conference released on Monday said certain policies and approaches by major powers, including the US, are having great impacts on existing institutional and international orders.

(VOVWORLD) - Iranian officials on Monday said Tehran still harbors “deep mistrust” toward the US, but is willing to resume negotiations on the nuclear issue and diluting enriched uranium if sanctions on Iran are lifted.

(VOVWORLD) - Social development and social justice are the main pillars of Vietnam's national development strategy; improving people's lives is the measure of its growth, said Minister-Counsellor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen, Chargé d'Affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN.

(VOVWORLD) - Apple launches a curated app collection to celebrate the Vietnamese Lunar New Year.

(VOVWORLD) - Khanh Hoa aims to become an international marine tourism and service hub, ranking among the country’s top five provinces and cities in tourism development.

(VOVWORLD) - Yen Tu Spring Festival 2026, the largest of its kind, is scheduled to open in the northern province of Quang Ninh on February 26, or the 10th day of the first lunar month.