[VOVWORLD] - For the first time in the nearly century-long history of the World Cup, a humanoid robot appeared on the pitch, performing signature moves of the players and celebrating wins during matches.

[VOVWORLD] - Pham Hoang Thu Uyen, 28, from Hai Phong, has been named Vietnam's representative at Miss Earth 2026.

[VOVWORLD] - A special concert entitled “The Symphony of Time” will offer Vietnamese audiences a rare opportunity to witness the extraordinary artistry of world-renowned opera diva Diana Damrau, alongside a distinguished line-up of international and Vietnamese performers.

[VOVWORLD] - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on Monday called on the Assembly's agencies to continue to renew their thinking to up-level advisory services, act decisively to improve operational efficiency, maintain discipline to strengthen trust, and use results as a measure of success and serve the people as the ultimate goal.

[VOVWORLD] - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday urged governments to establish globally harmonized rules on artificial intelligence, warning that its breakneck development is vastly outpacing regulatory oversight.

[VOVWORLD] - Iran on Monday began a state funeral procession through the capital, Tehran, for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

[VOVWORLD] - Ho Chi Minh City maintained solid economic progress in the first half of 2026, with most key indicators posting fairly high growth, according to the city's report on socio-economic development, on national defense and security, and on the direction for the second half of the year.

[VOVWORLD] - The spirit of emulation must stem from "the pulse of life" and output be used as a barometer, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said as chaired the second meeting in Hanoi on Monday to review the emulation and commendation work for the first half of 2026 and set out key tasks for the second half.

[VOVWORLD] - In the vast Muong Lo valley of Lao Cai province, generations of Thai people have preserved Xoe dancing, a priceless cultural treasure that has been inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In the second-largest rice-growing area in northwestern Vietnam, Xoe dancing brings people together and strengthens community bonds.

[VOVWORLD] - French magazine Paris Match called Vietnam a destination where travelers can enjoy beaches, cultural heritage, mountains, and authentic local life on a single journey.

[VOVWORLD] - Many experts believe the 2026 FIFA World Cup will generate only modest economic benefits for the three host countries—the United States, Canada, and Mexico—while FIFA will emerge as the tournament’s biggest financial winner.

[VOVWORLD] - The German Football Federation announced Friday that it will soon begin talks with former Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp about the vacant head coach position of Germany’s national team following the departure of Julian Nagelsmann, as part of efforts to rebuild the squad after another disappointing World Cup campaign.