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09/04/2026

Vietnam needs flexible response scenarios to ensure petroleum supply

[VOVWORLD] - A workshop on geopolitical fluctuations and energy security strategies was held in Hanoi on Thursday, focusing on global impacts on Vietnam’s economy, conflict scenarios, and challenges to energy security.

President’s decision on 2026 amnesty announced

[VOVWORLD] - A press conference was held in Hanoi on Thursday to announce the President’s Decision on the 2026 amnesty.

AI application, an inevitable option for Vietnam’s tourism

[VOVWORLD] - A seminar titled “Vietnam tourism – Promoting digital transformation and AI application for rapid and sustainable development” was held on Thursday, as part of the Vietnam International Travel Mart, VITM Hanoi 2026.

Government determined to achieve double-digit growth, maintain macroeconomic stability

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam achieved and even exceeded all 15 major socio-economic targets set for 2025, according to a report presented by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.

Vietnam determined to end illegal fishing violations

[VOVWORLD] - The Vietnam Coast Guard’s Steering Committee on combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing held a conference in An Giang province on Thursday to review the outcomes of its recent peak enforcement campaign.

PM Le Minh Hung urges new-term Government to act swiftly

[VOVWORLD] - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on Thursday chaired a meeting of standing members of the Government and its Party Committee, urging them to promptly begin performing their assigned tasks, given the heavy workload, both immediate and long-term.

Lebanon declares national mourning after deadly Israeli attacks

[VOVWORLD] - Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has declared that Thursday, April 9, 2026, will be a day of national mourning to honor victims of the Israeli attacks on Lebanon.

Vietnam’s stock market on track for upgrade

[VOVWORLD] - International credit rating organization FTSE Russell says Vietnam’s stock market is on track for an upgrade from Frontier Market status to Secondary Emerging Market status, as announced last October. The inclusion of Vietnamese equities in FTSE index baskets is set to begin on September 21, 2026.

US considers withdrawing troops from "unhelpful" NATO countries

[VOVWORLD] - US President Donald Trump's administration is considering penalizing some members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) that Washington perceives as unhelpful to the US and Israel during their conflict with Iran. It has considered withdrawing troops from at least one base in Spain or Germany.

US-Iran ceasefire faces risk of collapse on its first day

[VOVWORLD] - Attacks have reportedly continued in Iran and Gulf countries, especially in Lebanon, posing serious risks to the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, which just came effect on Wednesday.

Intellect, mettle, and aspiration for national development

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam’s new leadership has been endorsed at the first session of the 16th National Assembly, now underway in Hanoi, marking a transition of governance responsibilities.