(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and State President Thongloun Sisoulith on Friday in Vientiane to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the two neighboring countries.

(VOVWORLD) - Wildfires burning out of control in the greater Los Angeles area have killed at least 10 people and forced 180,000 from their homes.

(VOVWORLD) - The Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has raised its GDP growth forecast for Vietnam in 2025 to 7%, up from the previous projection of 6%, given strong momentum from last year and the potential effect of trade conflicts after US President Trump takes office.

(VOVWORLD) - President Luong Cuong applauded border guard officers and soldiers for taking care of locals in anticipation of Tet, the Lunar New Year festival, saying that this act demonstrates a sense of responsibility, the national tradition of mutual support, and the good nature of the Vietnam People's Army.

(VOVWORLD) - The first international cruise ship, carrying 4,455 passengers, docked at Chan May Port in Phu Loc district, Thua Thien-Hue province, on Thursday.

(VOVWORLD) - Chinese authorities said Wednesday that search and rescue for earthquake survivors in the Tibet Autonomous Region was called off and focus is now shifted to the resettlement for the affected residents.

(VOVWORLD) - Enhancing education cooperation will drive the US-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, said US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper at a meeting with students of the Hanoi National University on Thursday, the first event to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Vietnam-US diplomatic relations (July 12, 1995 - July 12, 2025).

(VOVWORLD) - The second phase of integrating Russia and Iran's payment systems, which will enable holders of Russia’s Mir cards to use them for transactions in Iran, is expected to be operational by June 30 this year, Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali announced on Wednesday.

(VOVWORLD) - A one-stop service center to support survivors of gender-based violence made its debut at Thursday’s ceremony in Hoa Binh province.

(VOVWORLD) - State President Luong Cuong paid a New Year visit to Pa Tan commune in Lai Chau province on Thursday.