(VOVWORLD) - The latest scientific data show that the Earth’s climate is more out of balance than at any time in observed history. The impacts of climate change have exceeded previous projections and become increasingly worrisome amid global economic and geopolitical instability.

(VOVWORLD) - Aseries of art activities called “Flow of Identity – Creative Journey 2026” are underway until next Monday at Van Lake Cultural Space in Hanoi. Co-organised by the Hanoi College of Arts and the Cultural and Scientific Activities Centre of the Temple of Literature, the program creates a convergence between tradition and modernity.

(VOVWORLD) - Xuan Thuy National Park has been recognized as an ASEAN Heritage Park, the 15th in Vietnam and the 69th in Southeast Asia. The title recognizes the efforts of Vietnam, particularly Ninh Binh province, to conserve biodiversity. A ceremony to receive the title was held in Giao Minh commune, Ninh Binh province on Sunday.

(VOVWORLD) - The second plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee opened in Hanoi on Monday, with Party General Secretary To Lam describing the agenda as a wide range of complex and urgent issues that cannot be delayed. The matters under discussion, he noted, will form the “legal corridors,” “operational rules,” “discipline principles,” and “standards of conduct” needed to translate Party resolutions into reality, laying a firm foundation for achieving Vietnam’s two centennial strategic goals.

(VOVWORLD) - Failing to find a way out of the Ukraine crisis and in constant tension with its most important ally, the United States, the European Union is now facing additional economic and geopolitical challenges from the growing conflict in the Middle East.

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi and neighboring Thai Nguyen province are emerging as complementary destinations for travelers exploring Vietnam’s northern midlands and mountains.

(VOVWORLD) - Since the European Commission issued its “yellow card” warning, fishermen in Quang Ngai province have changed their fishing practices. In addition to complying with maritime regulations, many have invested in modern equipment required to prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, which also improves their catches.

(VOVWORLD) - Ho Chi Minh City has granted an investment registration certificate for the construction of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Centre at Tan Phu Trung Industrial Park. The project is expected to help foster an innovation ecosystem, technology research and development, and the digital economy in the city.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam and China have over the past years continued to strengthen relations along their land border in the interest of peace, stability and cooperation. Through legal documents and practical cooperation mechanisms such as the Border Defense Friendship Exchange Program, the two countries are enhancing coordination in border management and protection and strengthening ties between border communities.

(VOVWORLD) - The Middle East conflict, which erupted on Feb. 28 when the US and Israel attacked Iran, shows no signs of abating and enters its third week. Efforts to resume dialogue and resolve the conflict through diplomatic means are facing profound obstacles.