Current Affairs

02/03/2026

US-Israel strike on Iran poses new challenge to Middle East peace

(VOVWORLD) - US and Israeli forces launched a pre-emptive military campaign against Iran on Saturday, triggering forceful retaliatory actions by Tehran throughout the Middle East. These dangerous developments have once again placed regional and global peace under severe strain.

US-Israel strike on Iran poses new challenge to Middle East peace
02/03/2026

Fishermen celebrate a late but fulfilling Tet

(VOVWORLD) - Many fishing vessels from Khanh Hoa province have returned with holds full of tuna after spending the Lunar New Year (Tet) in the Truong Sa fishing grounds. The “sea’s blessings” at the start of the year have made up for the fishermen’s late Tet celebrations and encouraged them to continue their offshore voyages.

Fishermen celebrate a late but fulfilling Tet
27/02/2026

New US tariff increases global trade uncertainty

(VOVWORLD) - Last Friday the US Supreme Court invalidated most of the tariffs President Trump has implemented since April 2025. Trump is now seeking to impose new tariffs to replace the ones struck down by the Supreme Court, threatening to create a new spiral of uncertainty in global trade.

New US tariff increases global trade uncertainty
25/02/2026

“Tet is happiness” honors traditional values

(VOVWORLD) - The “Happy Tet 2026 - Tet is happiness” program has been held at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi. The program is a meaningful cultural and tourism event welcoming the New Year while honoring and spreading Vietnam’s fine traditional values.

“Tet is happiness” honors traditional values
25/02/2026

Preparations for the election strengthened

(VOVWORLD) - On March 15, Vietnamese voters will go to the polls to elect deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term. This is a major political event that showcases the people’s mastery, will, and aspirations in building a law-governed socialist State of the people, by the people, and for the people.

Preparations for the election strengthened
25/02/2026

Vietnam, UK enter a new era of partnership

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam and the United Kingdom have entered what both sides describe as a new chapter in bilateral relations, following the establishment of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership last October and the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in December 2024. In an interview with VOV24/7, British Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew outlined a roadmap for cooperation in trade, energy, innovation, and education.

Vietnam, UK enter a new era of partnership
24/02/2026

Spring festivals celebrate Year of the Fire Horse

(VOVWORLD) - In the early days of the Lunar Year of the Fire Horse, festivals are underway in many localities and attracting large numbers of visitors. The celerbations of traditional rituals, which mark the arrival of spring and a period of renewal, prosperity, and gratitude, have been held in a safe and friendly manner.

Spring festivals celebrate Year of the Fire Horse
23/02/2026

New standing, new momentum for Vietnam’s new development

(VOVWORLD) - Party General Secretary To Lam concluded his working visit to attend the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace for Gaza in Washington, D.C. from Wednesday to Friday at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, Chair of the Board. The Party leader’s participation once again underscores Vietnam’s growing role in addressing global issues, while further concretizing the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership at a pivotal moment, as Vietnam enters a new stage of development with a strong aspiration for acceleration and breakthrough growth.

New standing, new momentum for Vietnam’s new development