Over the past days, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has worked closely with the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee and relevant agencies to provide the best possible medical care for former Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Hae-chan in the city, the ministry’s spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said on January 25.
The latest meetings between Russia and the US, as well as trilateral talks involving Ukraine, show that channels of dialogue are being maintained, but they remain insufficient to produce substantive change.
Thousands of the world’s most prominent figures in fields of business, economics, and politics are gathering on Davos, a small town in the Swiss Alps, to discuss a wide range of global pressing issues.
After more than 25 years of arduous negotiations and several moments on the brink of collapse, the trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) has finally been signed, laying the foundation for one of the world’s largest free trade areas.
US President Donald Trump has recently unveiled a draft bill for the Great Healthcare Plan. The proposal has been described by analysts as bold, aiming to enhance transparency, eliminate hidden commission practices, and reduce the burden of medical costs - for the health and wellbeing of the American people.
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has recently released a report showing that the global labour market has undergone significant upheaval in recent years and is set to change even more rapidly.
With the situation of a declining population, rising prices, and impacts of intense strategic competition, 2026 is forecast to be a year with few advantages for Japan. However, Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae affirms that with its inherent strength and the people's will to rise, Japan will welcome a bright future.
The European Union (EU) enters 2026 facing numerous challenges stemming from the multi-layered crises of 2025: internal fractures, the burden of providing financial and military support to Ukraine, and security pressures, among others. With a number of major elections set to take place in 2026 - widely seen as shaping Europe’s geopolitical position - the bloc is placing greater emphasis on strengthening its internal resilience and strategic autonomy.
The United Nations General Assembly has just approved the organisation’s regular budget for 2026, totalling 3.45 billion USD. This modest budget signals an extremely challenging year ahead for the world’s largest multilateral organisation, requiring it to manage resources with great care to cover its expenditures.
As the clock strikes the final seconds of the old year, people around the world eagerly await the arrival of the New Year. Each place celebrates in its own way, each person carries personal wishes, yet all share a common hope for a year that is peaceful, fulfilling, and more prosperous than the last.
As the Gaza Strip residents prepare to welcome the New Year, they harbour hopes that peace will become a reality, following the establishment of a ceasefire after more than two years of conflict.
Only seven countries meet the PM2.5 threshold recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO), while more than 90% of countries exceed safe levels, according to the World Air Quality Report 2025 released by IQAir.
The fifth Laos–Thailand Friendship Bridge spanning the Mekong River was inaugurated on December 26, marking an important step in strengthening transport connectivity and promoting trade within the Mekong sub-region, particularly among Viet Nam, Laos and Thailand.
France has officially taken over the chairmanship of the Group of Seven (G7) from Canada. As the country assuming the role of G7 chair in 2026, France is carrying a dual challenge on its shoulders.
Former RoK Prime Minister passes away in Ho Chi Minh City after serious illness: spokesperson
