[VOVWORLD] - The United Russia Party is leading in the preliminary results of the election for the State Duma, the lower house of parliament, securing nearly 57% of the vote based on party lists, according to the Russian Central Election Commission.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam’s stock market reached a major milestone on Monday when FTSE Russell officially upgraded Vietnamese equities from Frontier Market to Secondary Emerging Market status, opening the door to new international capital inflows.

[VOVWORLD] - The National Assembly Standing Committee on Monday began the second phase of its 6th session, which will run until September 25. During this phase, the Standing Committee will continue to review and provide feedback on numerous draft laws and resolutions.

[VOVWORLD] - The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) launched a short-range ballistic missile toward waters off the Korean Peninsula’s east coast on Sunday, the Republic of Korea's military said.

[VOVWORLD] - More than 1,600 drones have been intercepted since Saturday as Russia holds its three-day State Duma election, according to Russian authorities.

[VOVWORLD] - Russian citizens living, working or traveling in Vietnam went to the polls on Sunday to cast ballots for Russia’s 9th State Duma election.

[VOVWORLD] - US President Donald Trump announced plans on Saturday to establish an “AI Force”, saying he would soon appoint a senior official to oversee AI, as debate grows in the US over the technology’s rapid development and potential risks.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam won two bronze medals on the first official day of competition at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam’s stock market will move from Frontier Market to Secondary Emerging Market status under FTSE Russell’s classification from next Monday, a move expected to help Vietnam access international capital and attract an estimated 3.4 billion USD in foreign investment.

[VOVWORLD] - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam's trip to attend the high-level general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) is of great significance to Vietnam-UN relations and provides an opportunity for Vietnam to showcase its perspectives, experience and aspirations to the international community’s broader discussions.