Current Affairs

27/01/2026

New US defense strategy: shifting focus toward a new order

(VOVWORLD) - The Pentagon released its 2026 National Defense Strategy last Saturday, the second strategic document issued by President Trump’s administration. It released a National Security Strategy in early December, 2025. The new defense policy makes a profound adjustment to the US security mindset to focus more narrowly on US interests, particularly in the Western Hemisphere, and reveals an intention to shape a new world order.

27/01/2026

“Zero-dong supermarket” spreads care and compassion

(VOVWORLD) - About 300 households, most of them Khmer ethnic minority families, have received “Tet shopping vouchers” for rice, instant noodles, sugar, spices, cooking oil, and other essential goods as part of the “Zero-dong supermarket” program co-organised by the Cau Ke commune People’s Committee and the An Phuoc Food Company in Vinh Long province.

26/01/2026

Vietnam advances external relations, integration to enter a new development era

(VOVWORLD) - The Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress underscores the requirement of strategic autonomy and self-reliance and resilience as the foundation for deep international integration without dependence, expanding international cooperation while firmly safeguarding independence, sovereignty, and national interests. In the new era, Vietnam aims to advance external relations and international integration commensurate with its historical and cultural stature and international standing, reflecting its renewed confidence, resolve, and aspirations after 40 years of renewal.

26/01/2026

Lao Cai accelerates building boarding schools in border mountain region

(VOVWORLD) - Lao Cai province is mobilizing all available resources to accelerate the construction of four inter-level boarding schools in border communes to realize the Party and State’s strategic vision of building a “knowledge belt” along the nation’s frontiers. In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year 2026, construction sites are busy around the clock so that the new schools will be completed and ready for the 2026-2027 school year.

24/01/2026

14th National Party Congress: Continuing the development journey

(VOVWORLD) - The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, held under the motto “Unity – Democracy – Discipline – Breakthrough – Development,” concluded with great success, opening a strategic vision for the nation’s path toward sustainable development. This particularly important political event marks a strategic transition in Vietnam’s development process.

23/01/2026

Nation unites for centennial aspiration

(VOVWORLD) - The success of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam serves as a powerful call to action for all Vietnamese people to strive to fulfill the two centennial strategic goals, realizing the long-cherished aspiration of generations for a powerful and prosperousr Vietnam, with a well-established position in the region and the world.

23/01/2026

Localities ready to realize vision of 14th National Party Congress

(VOVWORLD) - The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam has set out a strategic vision and major orientations for Vietnam’s new stage of development. Immediately following the Congress, the spirit of renovation, action, and aspiration for growth has spread strongly across localities nationwide. From major urban centers to fast-emerging provinces and cities, concrete programs and action plans have been rapidly deployed, showing their readiness to swiftly translate the Congress’s vision into reality.

22/01/2026

Mega concert held in Quang Ninh to celebrate National Party Congress

(VOVWORLD) - A mega concert will be held in Quang Ninh province on Sunday as part of the province’s celebration of the 14th National Party Congress. The event promises to be a creative space for art, inspiring pride, and a desire to make contribution.

21/01/2026

A call to action for Vietnam's new era of development

(VOVWORLD) - The Political Report of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Committee, presented by General Secretary To Lam at the opening session of the 14th National Party Congress on Monday accurately identifies Vietnam’s position and strength, affirms its strong political will and high sense of responsibility, and demonstrates a firm determination to usher Vietnam into a new era of development. It provides a preface for the next stage of national development.

20/01/2026

14th National Party Congress marks historic milestone, reflects development aspirations

(VOVWORLD) - The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam represents a particularly significant milestone in Vietnam’s development. It opens a new era, during which Vietnam is determined to realize two centennial goals: the Party’s 100th founding anniversary and the country’s 100th founding while striving to achieve developed, high-income status by 2045.