[VOVWORLD] - Economic losses from natural catastrophes worldwide are estimated to have reached 100 billion USD in the first half of this year, a sharp decline from last year.

[VOVWORLD] - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Wednesday launched the 4th National Press Awards for the Development of Vietnamese Culture in 2026. This year's awards see less awards, better quality and higher prize values.

[VOVWORLD] - The annual All-People Protecting National Security Festival aims to inspire patriotism, raise a sense of responsibility, harness the strength of the people, and create a favourable environment for national development, said Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan at the Festival in Phu Tho province on Wednesday.

[VOVWORLD] - As part of his State visit to New Zealand, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam met with staff from the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Auckland on Wednesday.

[VOVWORLD] - Shortly after arriving in Auckland for a state visit to New Zealand, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam met with Steven Joyce, Acting President of the New Zealand-Vietnam Friendship Association, and several prominent members of the Association on Wednesday evening (local time).

[VOVWORLD] - Following the conclusion of his activities in Canberra, Australia, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and the high-level Vietnamese delegation arrived at Auckland International Airport on Wednesday evening to begin a state visit to New Zealand at the invitation of New Zealand Governor-General Cindy Kiro.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam and Australia are looking to expand cooperation in media, digital transformation and emerging technologies as the two countries deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

[VOVWORLD] - Israel and Venezuela agreed Tuesday to resume consular ties and establish a formal coordination channel after 17 years without diplomatic relations.

[VOVWORLD] - A container ship was believed to have come under attack in the Gulf of Oman on Tuesday, prompting its crew to send a distress signal and prepare to abandon the vessel, according to initial reports.

[VOVWORLD] - Colombian rescue teams worked urgently on Tuesday to find victims trapped under rubble one day after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia.