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06/01/2026

Ceremony marks 80th anniversary of first National Assembly general election

(VOVWORLD) - The National Assembly holds a ceremony on Monday morning marking the 80th anniversary of the first General Election of the National Assembly of Vietnam on January 6, 1946. Held at the Dien Hong Chamber of the National Assembly House, the ceremony will be broadcast live on VOV1 channel.

Ceremony marks 80th anniversary of first National Assembly general election
05/01/2026

1.6 million national contributors to receive Lunar New Year gifts

(VOVWORLD) - More than 1.6 million people with meritorious service to the revolution are expected to receive gifts for the upcoming Lunar New Year, with a total budget of approximately 20 million USD, according to a proposal submitted by the Ministry of Home Affairs to the State President.

1.6 million national contributors to receive Lunar New Year gifts
05/01/2026

Hanoi targets economic growth of 11% in 2026

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi has set a goal of achieving GRDP growth of over 11% in 2026, building on its strong performance in 2025 when the city recorded a growth rate of 8.5%.

Hanoi targets economic growth of 11% in 2026
05/01/2026

Vietnam posts 8.02% GDP growth in 2025

(VOVWORLD) -Vietnam's GDP growth in 2025 is quite strong, reaching 8.02%, slightly lower than the 2022 growth rate during the 2011-2025 period, the General Statistics Office told reporters on Monday.

Vietnam posts 8.02% GDP growth in 2025
05/01/2026

Venezuela acting president seeks collaboration with US

(VOVWORLD) - In her first statement on Sunday on social media as Venezuela's Interim President, Delcy Rodriguez said Venezuela wants to invite the US government to collaborate on an agenda of cooperation within the framework of international law.

Venezuela acting president seeks collaboration with US
05/01/2026

North Korea's Kim oversaw hypersonic missile test, KCNA says

(VOVWORLD) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test firing of hypersonic missiles on Sunday, state media KCNA reported, as he cited the need for Pyongyang to maintain a powerful nuclear deterrent in its first ballistic missile test of the year.

North Korea's Kim oversaw hypersonic missile test, KCNA says