(VOVWORLD) - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that an ‌increase in President Donald Trump's new temporary global import tariff to 15% from 10% was likely to be implemented sometime this week.

(VOVWORLD) - The US-Iran conflict widened sharply on Wednesday after a US submarine sank an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, killing at least 80 people, and NATO air defences destroyed an Iranian ballistic missile fired towards Turkey.

(VOVWORLD) - Iran is making every effort to assist Vietnamese citizens, ensuring they receive support equal to that provided to local residents.

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested that relevant agencies and sectors submit daily reports on global developments to the Government Office before 1 p.m., while ensuring timely, flexible and effective responses.

(VOVWORLD) - New York City illuminated its iconic Empire State Building on Tuesday to mark 100 days to go until the FIFA World Cup 2026 and showcased the three mascots at this year's tournament - Maple, representing Canada, Clutch of the US, and Zayu of Mexico.

(VOVWORLD) - Da Nang city Women's Union is launching a program called "Radiant March" to spread the value of the traditional Ao Dai (long dress) on the occasion of the on-going Ao Dai Week and the International Women's Day (March 8).

(VOVWORLD) - A contest for making traditional Chung square sticky rice cakes took place on Wednesday at Con Son Pagoda, Hai Phong City, as part of the 2026 Con Son-Kiep Bac Spring Festival.

(VOVWORLD) -President Luong Cuong on Wednesday received Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Mongolia Ganzorig Damdin, who is on a working visit to Vietnam this week.

(VOVWORLD) -National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and other candidates on Wednesday attended a hybrid meeting with over 1,100 voters in Ho Chi Minh City, where voters applauded the work and action programs of the candidates, expressed their hope that upon election, the representatives would soon honor their commitments and translate their action plans into concrete actions.

(VOVWORLD) -Vietnam stays on track for achieving this year’s economic growth of 10% or higher, while maintaining macroeconomic stability, controlling inflation and ensuring major balances of the economy, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Wednesday.