(VOVWORLD) - The European Parliament (EP) on Wednesday approved a plan to completely phase out imports of Russian gas by the end of 2027. The decision is seen as a highly ambitious move in the EU’s long-term strategy to fully decouple from Russia in the energy sector.

(VOVWORLD) - The Southeast Asia Gong Festival 2025, hosted by Lam Dong province, will officially open on Thursday and run through January 2. The festival marks the 20th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of the Space of Gong Culture in Vietnam’s Central Highlands as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

(VOVWORLD) - In 2025 defense diplomacy continued to affirm its role as a pillar of Vietnam’s external relations. Vietnam’s defense diplomacy has been carried out on the principle of safeguarding a peaceful and stable environment for national development while proactively integrating, building strategic trust, contributing to global peace, and enhancing Vietnam’s international status.

(VOVWORLD) - The Hanoi Culinary Culture Festival 2025, themed “Hanoi – Aculinary journey connecting creativity,”will take place from Friday to Sunday in Hanoi. This annual event aims to promote Hanoi’s culinary culture and boost thecapital’s cultural industry.

(VOVWORLD) -Global trade in 2025 has faced the most severe challenges in decades from tariffs and geopolitical tensions. It has shown considerable resilience, however, and recorded stronger growth than expected.

(VOVWORLD) - Ho Chi Minh City is now expanding healthcare programs for the elderly in line with the Politburo’s Resolution 72 on improving the quality of life for senior citizens. Hospitals and local health stations are being connected into a continuous care system that offers older people comprehensive healthcare and treatment.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam welcomed its 20 millionth international visitor of the year at a formal ceremony held at Phu Quoc airport in An Giang province on Monday. That’s the most foreign visitors the country has received in 65 years.

(VOVWORLD) - As Vietnam prepares for the 14th National Party Congress, digital transformation and green transition have been identified as cross-cutting goals. Within this strategic framework, building a green and sustainable marine economy is a clear, long-term vision, aimed at unlocking the full potential of the seas while protecting the environment, marine ecosystems, and ensuring lasting livelihoods for future generations.

(VOVWORLD) - Da Nang has been named Vietnam’s Smart City of 2025, securing the national title granted this year by the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA). This is the 6th consecutive year Da Nang has led the nation in digital transformation and smart urban development.

(VOVWORLD) - Conflicts spreading across many regions of the world, coupled with the digital gap and the lack of effective cyberspace governance mechanisms, have further exacerbated challenges to global human rights in 2025.