(VOVWORLD) - All 126 communes and wards of Hanoi on Friday began piloting the new two-tier local government model. The trial run will be followed by a review next Friday, and an official roll-out scheduled for July 1.

(VOVWORLD) - Journalists must stay updated to produce works that are modern and creative in both content and presentation, State President Luong Cuong said at a meeting on Friday with outstanding journalists nationwide on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21).

(VOVWORLD) - A Vietnamese Lychee Week is taking place in London to promote the tropical fruit to UK consumers, drawing interest from both the Vietnamese community and British residents.

(VOVWORLD) - Iran said on Friday it would not discuss the future of its nuclear program while under attack by Israel, as Europe sought to draw Tehran back into negotiations and the United States considers whether to get involved in the conflict.

(VOVWORLD) - Russia expects to agree with Ukraine next week on a date for a third round of peace talks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.

(VOVWORLD) - White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that Iran “should not and cannot obtain a nuclear weapon” as it would pose a threat to the US and Israel.

(VOVWORLD) - Hai Phong city will host the third meeting of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC III) from July 15 to 18, bringing together 250 delegates from 21 APEC economies. President Luong Cuong will attend and deliver the opening remarks.

(VOVWORLD) - Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien said Thursday that Vietnam wants to work with the US to establish fair and practical rules of origin that reflect the nature of global supply chains, ensure non-discrimination, and create favorable conditions for businesses in both countries.

(VOVWORLD) - The National Press Forum 2025 on Friday discussed major concerns facing Vietnamese press today, including revenue of media agencies in the digital age; radio and TV development; data; and personalization of content.

(VOVWORLD) - Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has reaffirmed the Government’s determination to prevent the imposition of a proposed 46% reciprocal tariff by the US.