[VOVWORLD] - The first extraordinary session of the 16th National Assembly is underway in Hanoi as Vietnam accelerates efforts to achieve double-digit economic growth through 2030.

[VOVWORLD] - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang on Thursday chaired an official welcome ceremony for Malaysia's Defence Minister, Dato' Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, and his delegation, who are paying an official visit to Vietnam from August 5 to 6.

[VOVWORLD] - Lawmakers on Thursday reviewed proposals on the investment policy for the Ring Road 5 project in Hanoi and adjustments to the investment policy for the Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong railway during the first extraordinary session of the 16th National Assembly. They later held group discussions on both projects.

[VOVWORLD] - New homes were handed over on Thursday to 24 families whose houses were destroyed in the devastating flash floods that struck Chit village in Muong Than commune, Lai Chau province, on July 17.

[VOVWORLD] - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on Thursday called for a comprehensive and coordinated approach to strengthening Vietnam's cybersecurity.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam and Thailand marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations on Thursday with the opening of a cultural exhibition in Hanoi celebrating the friendship and growing partnership between the two Southeast Asian nations.

[VOVWORLD] - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he looks forward to welcoming Vietnam's Party General Secretary and State President To Lam during the Vietnamese leader's official visit to Australia from August 9 to 12, describing the trip as an opportunity to deepen cooperation between the two countries.

[VOVWORLD] - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on Thursday called for a fundamental overhaul of Vietnam’s infrastructure planning, investment and management, saying that a modern infrastructure will be critical to the nation's competitiveness and long-term economic growth.

[VOVWORLD] - President Donald Trump said Wednesday that negotiations with Iran were moving in a positive direction and that Washington may announce more information "tomorrow or the next day," including updates on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

[VOVWORLD] - The first session dedicated to science and technology was held on Wednesday in Hanoi as part of the 33rd Diplomatic Conference, where delegates discussed how sci-tech diplomacy can contribute to building national development capacity.