News

06/08/2025

Trump says pharma tariffs could go to 250%

(VOVWORLD) - US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the US will initially place a small tariff on pharmaceutical imports before raising it to 150% within 18 months and eventually to 250%.

Trump says pharma tariffs could go to 250%
06/08/2025

UN Security Council convenes on Israel–Palestine conflict

(VOVWORLD) - The United Nations Security Council convened in New York on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, as well as the security and humanitarian conditions in the occupied Palestinian territories.

UN Security Council convenes on Israel–Palestine conflict
06/08/2025

UK announces migrant swap deal with France

(VOVWORLD) - The UK government has announced a migrant swap deal between the UK and France following approval by the European Commission (EC) amid a growing wave of migrants crossing the English Channel and mounting political pressure at home,

UK announces migrant swap deal with France
06/08/2025

Vietnam, Egypt aim to raise bilateral trade to 1 billion USD

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam and Egypt have elevated bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Partnership to better tap into each country's potential, especially in agriculture, industry, trade, and investment, for shared development and mutual benefit.

Vietnam, Egypt aim to raise bilateral trade to 1 billion USD
06/08/2025

National Assembly holds 1st forum on parliamentary oversight

(VOVWORLD) - The National Assembly’s Standing Committee will host the first-ever forum on parliamentary oversight at the National Assembly House in Hanoi on Wednesday under the theme "Parliamentary Oversight for Development." National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man attended and delivered he opening remarks.

National Assembly holds 1st forum on parliamentary oversight
06/08/2025

Vietnamese President begins state visit to Angola

(VOVWORLD) - President Luong Cuong, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, will pay a State visit to the Republic of Angola from August 6–8, 2025 at the invitation of Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço and his spouse.

Vietnamese President begins state visit to Angola
06/08/2025

Vietnam, Egypt pledge stronger cooperation in multiple areas

(VOVWORLD) - President Luong Cuong has urged for favorable conditions for businesses of Vietnam and Egypt to increase investment in logistics, energy infrastructure development, industrial manufacturing, textiles and garments, and renewable energy.

Vietnam, Egypt pledge stronger cooperation in multiple areas