[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam has called on global shipping giant Maersk to deepen cooperation in green transformation, clean energy development and sustainable logistics during a meeting in Hanoi on Tuesday between Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc and Robert Maersk Uggla, Chairman of A.P. Moller Holding (APM Holding) and Chairman of Maersk Group, a member of APM Holding.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam always values and gives high priority to relations with India – a loyal, trusted and longstanding friend with deep historical and cultural ties, National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man said while receiving newly appointed Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Tshering Wangchuk Sherpa in Hanoi on Tuesday.

[VOVWORLD] - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for political will to accelerate and finish the global HIV fight during a high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly.

[VOVWORLD] - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has said that lawmakers will convene for an extraordinary session in August. He made the announcement at the closing meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee in Hanoi on Tuesday.

[VOVWORLD] - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has underscored the importance of a national digital architecture framework to ensure consistency and interoperability from the central to local levels.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam is planning a major expansion of its national research infrastructure, with ambitions to establish a network of advanced laboratories and research centers capable of driving innovation in strategic technologies and strengthening the country's competitiveness in an increasingly technology-driven world.

[VOVWORLD] - French newspaper La Voix du Nord in a recent article described Vietnam as a gem of Southeast Asia, praising its stunning natural landscapes, long history, rich culture, and world-famous cuisine.

[VOVWORLD] - Veteran British politician Andy Burnham confirmed on Monday that he will seek to replace Keir Starmer as leader of the ruling Labour Party and Prime Minister.

[VOVWORLD] - The United Overseas Bank (UOB) Business Outlook Study 2026 shows a major rebound in Vietnamese business confidence, with 85% of businesses reporting a positive outlook.

[VOVWORLD] - The US, Iran, and mediators said the the first day of high-level talks between the US and Iran in Switzerland resulted in “a lot of good progress”. The two sides agreed on a road map toward ending the war within 60 days.