(VOVWORLD) - National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan held a New Year meeting with representatives of writers and artists on Tuesday. She praised the artists’ efforts and contributions toward the spiritual and cultural life of the people and promoting Vietnam around the world.

(VOVWORLD) - Dozens of Afghan security personnel were killed by Taliban militants who overran a military intelligence base near Kabul, officials have confirmed. At least 43 people were killed and 54 injured in the attack, the NDS intelligence service reported.

(VOVWORLD) - The upgrading of bilateral ties to a strategic partnership last year has ushered in a new phase of cooperation between Vietnam and Australia, said National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan at a meeting with President of the Australian Senate Scott Ryan in Hanoi on Monday.

(VOVWORLD) - China attaches importance to its growing friendship with Vietnam, said Chinese Ambassador Xiong Bo during a meeting with Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong in Hanoi on Monday.

(VOVWORLD) - At least 18 people were killed and 30 injured when a car bomb was detonated at a military base and police training center in southern Afghanistan on Monday.

(VOVWORLD) - The battle against corruption was intensified and recorded progress across the board last year, according to a regular meeting of the Central Steering Committee on Anti-corruption in Hanoi on Monday.

(VOVWORLD) -US President Donald Trump said Sunday that he expects his next meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to take place at the end of next month.

(VOVWORLD) -Israel and Chad have restored diplomatic ties that were severed in 1972.

(VOVWORLD) - A high-ranking delegation of the Australian Senate led by President Scott Ryan arrived in Hanoi on Sunday, beginning an official visit to Vietnam until Friday.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam beat Jordan 4-2 in penalty shootout after drawing 1-1 in 120 minutes, being the only Southeast Asian team to qualify for the 2019 ASIAN Cup’s quarterfinals.