[VOVWORLD] - The French Court of Cassation will hold a public hearing next Tuesday on a lawsuit filed by Tran To Nga, a victim of Agent Orange/dioxin, against 14 US chemical firms that provided the US army with this toxic chemical for use during the war in Vietnam.

[VOVWORLD] - Google is seeking a partnership model with Ho Chi Minh City similar to those it has established with major cities including New York, Paris, Tokyo and London, a senior executive said on Friday.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam has the potential to become the fifth-largest offshore wind market in the Asia-Pacific region between 2031 and 2035, with around 7 gigawatts (GW) of new offshore wind capacity expected to be installed during the period, according to the latest report by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).

[VOVWORLD] - A memorandum between the United States and Iran to halt the conflict in ​the Gulf could be signed as soon as Sunday, a Western source told Reuters on Friday.

[VOVWORLD] - The mechanisms and policies introduced to implement the Capital Law 2026 will not only address immediate challenges but also create new opportunities for growth, laying the groundwork for a modern urban governance model and strengthening Hanoi’s long-term competitiveness.

[VOVWORLD] - South Korea rallied from a goal down to ‌defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 and make a winning start to their World Cup Group A campaign, much to the delight of their fans and the sizeable local Mexican support they enjoyed in a festive Guadalajara on Friday morning (Vietnam time).

[VOVWORLD] - The global economy is projected to grow 2.5% this year, lower than the 2.9% of the previous year, while 4% inflation is forecast, the World Bank said in its Global Economic Prospects report released on Thursday.

[VOVWORLD] - The 2026 Humanitarian Month campaign in May mobilized approximately 29 million USD, providing support to more than 570,000 disadvantaged and vulnerable people nationwide, according to the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VNRC).

[VOVWORLD] - The General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army on Thursday announced the establishment of the Unmanned Vehicle Department, marking a new step in the modernization of Vietnam's armed forces. 

[VOVWORLD] - Mexico, one of the three co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, kicked off the tournament with a 2-0 victory over South Africa at the legendary Azteca Stadium in a Group A match following the opening ceremony on Thursday.