(VOVWORLD) -Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Wednesday stressed the need to continue modernizing the defense industry and developing dual-use products for both defense and civilian purposes as he chaired a meeting with the Ministry of National Defense on military and defense tasks for 2026.

(VOVWORLD) -Iran and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to diplomacy at a UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday.

(VOVWORLD) - At an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council held at Venezuela’s request on Tuesday, Russia and China voiced concern over US military and economic measures against Venezuela, warning that such actions could have negative consequences.

(VOVWORLD) - The 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress will take place on Friday and Saturday in Hanoi with the theme “Promoting innovation and creativity, accelerating breakthroughs to usher the country into an era of strong, civilized and prosperous development.”

(VOVWORLD) -Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on Wednesday chaired a meeting in Hanoi to hear a report on the approval of the total greenhouse gas emission quota for 2025-2026.

(VOVWORLD) - Yemen’s government and Houthi forces have reached an agreement to free detainees, following nearly two weeks of negotiations mediated by Oman, officials from both sides said Tuesday.

(VOVWORLD) - Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday renewed his call for all parties to respect a worldwide truce on Christmas Day, saying it could help create conditions for peace and dialogue.

(VOVWORLD) - The Trump administration on Tuesday launched a nationwide campaign to void the asylum claims of thousands of immigrants whose cases are pending in immigration courts, arguing that they can be deported to countries that are not their own.

(VOVWORLD) -The expositions themed “OCOP Regional Specialties and Cuisine” and “OCOP Flavors and Traditional Lunar New Year”, held from Friday until next Wednesday in Ho Chi Minh City, will feature 200 booths showcasing “One Commune One Product” items.

(VOVWORLD) -Quang Tri province has proposed building a software to notify fishermen of completing documents to ensure that their fishing vessels meet legal requirements for operating at sea.