[VOVWORLD] - The 16th National Assembly convened its preparatory session on Sunday to elect heads and deputy heads of National Assembly deputy delegations before gathering for the plenary session.

[VOVWORLD] - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Sunday published an article titled “Accelerating breakthroughs, determined to successfully implement the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress.”

[VOVWORLD] - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on Kuwait to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam in ensuring energy security, contributing to stable production and people’s livelihoods.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam’s domestic fuel supply is sufficient to meet demand through the end of April, authorities said at the Government’s regular press conference on Satuday, amid rising global energy concerns due to the escalating tensions in the Middle East.

[VOVWORLD] - Tensions between the US and Iran are continuing to escalate as diplomatic efforts to achieve a ceasefire remain stalled, amid intensifying fighting and losses on both sides.

[VOVWORLD] - Astronauts abroad the Artemis II mission have sent back images of Earth set against the backdrop of space as they make their way toward the Moon.

[VOVWORLD] - The National Statistics Office of the Ministry of Finance reports that Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter of this year increased 7.83%, a positive result amid regional and global economic fluctuations.

[VOVWORLD] - The Quang Tri Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has introduced the identity set for the Festival for Peace 2026, conveying a message of aspirations for peace, solidarity and sustainable development for Vietnam and the world.

[VOVWORLD] - US President Donald Trump on Friday proposed a 10% reduction in non-defense discretionary spending for fiscal year 2027, alongside a significant increase of 500 billion USD in defense spending, bringing the total defense budget to around 1.5 trillion USD.

[VOVWORLD] - Iran intensified missile and UAV attacks targeting Israel and several Gulf countries on Friday, amid strong warnings from the United States about a potential escalation of military operations.