[VOVWORLD] - The Economic Police force must prove itself to be a "sharp sword" in the fight against crime, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man said during a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the force's traditional day (August 10) and receiving the Ho Chi Minh Order.

[VOVWORLD] - The US Senate passed a sweeping sanctions bill targeting Russia with an overwhelming majority of 86 votes in favor and 11 votes against, paving the way for the bill to be transferred to the House of Representatives for consideration when the body returns in September.

[VOVWORLD] - The Vietnam national football team secured the top spot in Group A and a place in the semi-finals of the ASEAN Cup 2026 after a 3-1 victory over Cambodia at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnamese have been treated to popular Korean culture as the Vietnam–Korea Festival opened on Friday night at East Sea Park in Da Nang City.

[VOVWORLD] - Dak Lak province, which welcomed 5.33 million visitors in the first half of 2026, on Friday hosted a seminar on building destination and tourism product brands, with the Vietnam Sales and Marketing Directors Club (CSMO Vietnam).

[VOVWORLD] - Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey on Friday signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca, which is intended to strengthen collective deterrence against any act of aggression.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnamese and Thai leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to raising bilateral trade to 25 billion USD, with a longer-term goal of 50 billion USD.

[VOVWORLD] - Lawmakers on Thursday focused their discussion on the draft Urban Development Law, which is designed to provide a comprehensive, stable, and breakthrough legal framework for Ho Chi Minh City to fully realize its role as Vietnam’s economic powerhouse and a key driver of national growth.

[VOVWORLD] - Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang has highlighted a key feature of Politburo Resolution 23, which recognizes overseas Vietnamese (OVs) as a strategic resource for Vietnam’s overall national strength.

[VOVWORLD] - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s upcoming visits to Australia and New Zealand will mark new milestones in Vietnam’s Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships with the two countries.