[VOVWORLD] - Israel's finance minister Bezalel Smotrich announced on Wednesday a major expansion of 2,162 housing units in three West Bank settlements near Jerusalem, Nablus, and Hebron.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam introduced its culture and cuisine at the 2026 UN International Bazaar at UN headquarters in New York on Wednesday.

[VOVWORLD] - The Ministry of Finance is committed to helping digital platforms and other technology firms build a modern, business-friendly investment environment that drives Vietnam’s digital economy and innovation, Deputy Minister of Finance Cao Anh Tuan said

[VOVWORLD] - 780 delegates, representing nearly 10 million trade union members nationwide, are attending the 14th Congress of the Vietnam Trade Union for the 2026-2031 term, which opened Thursday morning at the National Convention Center in Hanoi.

[VOVWORLD] - Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão will pay an official visit to Vietnam and attend the 3rd ASAN Future Forum from Sunday to next Wednesday.

[VOVWORLD] - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has called on Angola to serve as a bridge for expanding substantive cooperation between Vietnam and the African Union, while reaffirming Vietnam’s readiness to act as Angola’s gateway to ASEAN.

[VOVWORLD] - Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phan Van Giang on Wednesday praised the growing substantive cooperation between Vietnam and the Philippines, particularly in politics and diplomacy, defense and security, trade and investment, as well as coordination at multilateral forums.

[VOVWORLD] - International arrivals to Vietnam in May 2026 reached 1.78 million, up 16% compared to the same period last year, according to a report released Wednesday by the National Statistics Office.

[VOVWORLD] - Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc met with the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) on Tuesday to review the nationwide rollout of E10 biofuel gasoline a day earlier; and asked the ministry, relevant agencies, and businesses to ensure E10 supply, quality, and consumer rights.

[VOVWORLD] - Hai Phong city's first year under the two-tier local government model saw significant improvements in governance and socio-economic development, according to the municipal Party Committee at a conference on Tuesday.