(VOVWORLD) -President Donald Trump said Friday that he plans to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping next month on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in South Korea following a "very productive" phone call. The meeting will take place during the APEC summit on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.

(VOVWORLD) -Irish-Norwegian duo Secret Garden will make their debut in Vietnam at the National Convention Center in Hanoi on October 18, as part of the international music project Good Morning Vietnam, jointly organized by Nhan Dan (People) Newspaper and IB Group.

(VOVWORLD) -Pacific Friendship, a US government’s multinational training and humanitarian assistance initiative, came to a close on Friday Nam Dong Ha Ward, Quang Tri Province.

(VOVWORLD) -Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on Friday highlighted the essence of the Dien Bien-Northwest Festival and its role in promoting local tourism at the opening ceremony at Dien Bien provincial stadium on Friday evening.

(VOVWORLD) - Visiting Politburo member Nguyen Trong Nghia on Friday emphasized Vietnam’s commitment to strengthening ties with Australia across all sectors, including security, defense, trade, education, and science and technology.

(VOVWORLD) - Activities within the framework of the 2025 Essence of the Northwest Festival opened on Friday in Dien Bien Province, including a photo exhibition on tourism, a showcase of outstanding tourist destinations, and the Northwestern Cuisine Festival.

(VOVWORLD) - Leaders of Vietnam and Malaysia have agreed to increase people-to-people exchanges, especially among the younger generation, not only to strengthen the friendship between the two nations but also to contribute to the ASEAN Community.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s textile and garment industry has made its mark on Europe’s premium garment segment by attending Paris Première Vision 2025 – an international fashion trade fair in France.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnamese Minister of National Defence Phan Van Giang held bilateral meetings with senior officials from other countries on the sidelines of the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum on Thursday.

(VOVWORLD) - National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac stated on Friday that South Korea could consider easing sanctions on North Korea, if Pyongyang takes steps towards denuclearization, as part of the negotiation process.