(VOVWORLD) - 160 Vietnamese and international delegates discussed the importance of an agreement on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) at the 13th Ocean Dialogue with the theme “Exploring New Frontiers of the High and Deep Seas" on Thursday.

(VOVWORLD) - The global oil supply will exceed demand in 2025, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said Thursday. The Paris-based agency left its 2025 oil demand growth forecast little changed at 990,000 barrels per day.

(VOVWORLD) - The National Action Month for Gender Equality was launched in Hanoi on Friday, aiming to ensure social security, empower, and create opportunities for women and girls to achieve gender equality and eliminate gender-based violence.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam always values and wishes to strengthen relations with the Czech Republic, visiting Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan said during talks with President of the Czech Senate Milos Vystrcil on Thursday.

(VOVWORLD) -At least 15 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Syrian capital Damascus on Thursday, the state news agency SANA reported, saying the attack targeted residential buildings in Al Mazzeh and Qudssaya neighborhoods in Damascus. There was no immediate Israeli comment on the report.

(VOVWORLD) -President Luong Cuong received leaders of several outstanding businesses of Peru in Lima on Thursday within the framework of his official visit to the Latin American country and his attendance at the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week there.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnamese President Luong Cuong delivered a key note speech highlighting his firm belief in a bright future as he addressed the APEC CEO Summit at the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Lima, Peru, on Thursday.

(VOVWORLD) - At the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Chair of the G20 in 2024, and Dominican President Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his wife and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation will participate in the G20 Summit and engage in multiple bilateral activities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from November 16-19.

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited Cao Bang on Thursday to inspect the progress of the Dong Dang (Lang Son) - Tra Linh (Cao Bang) expressway project. This marks the second visit by the Prime Minister this year to encourage contractors and workers at the construction site, providing a boost to this significant transportation project.

(VOVWORLD) - General Secretary To Lam has asked Hai Phong to capitalize on its strategic location as the "main gateway to the sea" for the northern region to develop the city into a modern marine economic hub and a key driver of growth for both the Red River Delta and the entire northern region.