[VOVWORLD] - The Ministry of National Defence held a conference on Wednesday to promote the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2026, scheduled to take place from December 10 to 13 in Hanoi under the theme “Peace, friendship, cooperation for mutual development.”

[VOVWORLD] - United Nations Under-Secretary-General Izumi Nakamitsuon has praised Vietnam’s thorough preparations and constructive approach in its role as Chair of the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

[VOVWORLD] - Ho Chi Minh City simultaneously broke ground on a series of key projects on Wednesday, including the City Central Square, the new municipal Administrative Center, and Metro Line No. 2 (the Ben Thanh-Thu Thiem section).

[VOVWORLD] - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has reaffirmed the agricultural sector’s pillar role in the national economy, saying it helps ensure food security while serving as a foundation for macroeconomic and social stability.

[VOVWORLD] - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has urged Quang Tri Province to effectively carry out key tasks in the coming period, including repositioning its development space with the sea as the center of economic expansion.

[VOVWORLD] - Fishermen in Dong Tac village, Phu Yen ward, Dak Lak province, held their annual Fishing Festival over the past two days, a long-standing cultural tradition that reflects their belief in the Whale God, also known as the God of the Sea.

[VOVWORLD] - The HCM City Labor Federation launched its 18th Workers’ Month, themed “Vietnamese workers: innovation and creativity for higher labor productivity”, Tuesday in conjunction with the 2026 Month of Action on Occupational Safety and Health.

[VOVWORLD] - A liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker managed by the UAE's ADNOC has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, ship-tracking data firm Kpler announced Tuesday.

[VOVWORLD] - The UAE's decision to withdraw from OPEC is “purely a policy move” aimed at preparing the country for the future, Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said.

[VOVWORLD] - King Charles III on Tuesday reaffirmed the special relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States in a speech before the US Congress during his four-day visit to Washington, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence.