[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam's National Assembly is preparing for an extraordinary session that will consider a broad package of legislation and key economic measures, as the legislature pushes to accelerate reforms while maintaining the quality of lawmaking.

[VOVWORLD] - Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung on Sunday urged local governments to take a more proactive role in attracting international investment, technology and partnerships, saying the country's next phase of growth will depend on its ability to convert diplomatic opportunities into tangible economic results.

[VOVWORLD] - At least three people were killed and 21 others injured in an explosion at the Balzi Ross restaurant in Kudrinskaya Square, central Moscow, Russia on Saturday night.

[VOVWORLD] - The migration of tens of thousands of people into Ceuta, Spain's North African enclave, in recent days has placed enormous pressure on Madrid and exposed deep divisions within the EU over immigration policy, prompting a series of tough responses from several member states.

[VOVWORLD] - The World Health Organization on Saturday warned that the Ebola outbreak is spreading at an exceptional pace and called on the international community to strengthen response measures.

[VOVWORLD] - The Autumn Festival, part of the Hue Festival 2026, began on August 1 and will run through to the end of September, featuring Hue's rich cultural identity with a wide range of cultural, sporting, musical and heritage events.

[VOVWORLD] - The search and recovery force under the Ho Chi Minh City High Command has recovered 168 sets of martyrs’ remains at Le Thi Rieng Park from June 23 to August 1.

[VOVWORLD] - Members of the consular corps and international partners gathered in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday for the inaugural "Culinary Diplomacy – From Flavors to the Heart of the City" program, held at the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF).

[VOVWORLD] - August 1 marked six years since the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) entered into force, with bilateral trade posting impressive growth over the period.

[VOVWORLD] - The 33rd Diplomatic Conference opened in Hanoi on Friday in a hybrid format, connecting participants from ministries, localities and Vietnam's overseas representative missions. Discussions focused on practical data and breakthrough solutions in key sectors, thus shaping Vietnam’s foreign affairs strategy in a new era of national development.