Current Affairs

28/07/2023

Agricultural product exports accelerated in 2nd half

(VOVWORLD) - In the first half of this year, Vietnam's exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products totaled nearly 24.6 billion USD, down more than 11% against last year. Difficulties are forecast to remain in the second half. In that context, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and localities have called for accelerating the export of key commodities to fulfill the target of earning 55 billion USD from the export of agro-forestry and fishery products this year.

27/07/2023

Vietnam acts strongly to minimize plastic waste

(VOVWORLD) - Environmental pollution from waste, especially plastic waste, is becoming increasingly urgent, seriously threatening the economy and human life, requiring strong global action. As a responsible member of the United Nations, Vietnam is committed to taking action to reduce plastic waste to protect the environment.

26/07/2023

Search and returning names for fallen soldiers

(VOVWORLD) - The war is over, but the pain of war still afflicts many Vietnamese families. Nearly 1.2 million soldiers lost their lives on battlefields across the country. Hundreds of thousands of them have never been found. Paying gratitude to those who sacrificed themselves for national independence and territorial integrity, the Party and State have directed ministries, sectors, and localities to spare no effort to fulfill the wishes of their families.

26/07/2023

New milestones in Vietnam-Italy, Vietnam-Vatican relationship

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong and his wife are on a state visit to Italy and a visit to the Vatican at the invitation of Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Pope Francis. With Vietnam and Italy celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations and 10 years of strategic partnership, President Thuong's visit will usher in a more dynamic and effective period of development. The visit will also play an important role in promoting Vietnam-Vatican relations.

25/07/2023

Vietnam, US comprehensive, substantive partners

(VOVWORLD) - July 25th, 2023, marks 10 years of the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Partnership. Over the last decade this relationship has recorded comprehensive, effective, and practical progress in multiple sectors.

25/07/2023

An election brings peace, stability, and development for Cambodia

(VOVWORLD) - On July 23rd. 8 million Cambodian voters went to the polls. The 85% of turnout was higher than for the 6th parliamentary election in 2018 and the 5th Commune and Ward Council elections in 2022, and showed the people’s political consciousness, sense of ownership, and desire for peace, stability, and development.

24/07/2023

Vietnam promotes connectivity and the value of its products

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s rice exports increased sharply in the first half of this year, in both traditional and new markets. Improving the quality and productivity of Vietnamese rice is part of the National Product Development Program to 2030, which aims to promote connectivity and increase the value of Vietnamese products.

24/07/2023

Vietnam, Austria tap into potential to strengthen bilateral ties

(VOVWORLD) - President Vo Van Thuong, his wife and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived in Vienna Sunday for an official visit to Austria. The President will also visit Italy and the Vatican. The Austria visit, following on the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Austria diplomatic ties, will further strengthen bilateral ties.

23/07/2023

Vietnam and Egypt look towards brighter future of friendship and cooperation

(VOVWORLD) - This article is written by Her Excellency Ms. AMAL ABDEL KADER ELMORSI SALAMA, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on the 71th Anniversary of the National Day of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Egypt and Vietnam.

21/07/2023

World’s first rules for AI being discussed

(VOVWORLD) - The UN Security Council on Monday convened its first meeting to discuss the potential risks to global peace and security of Artificial Intelligent (AI). AI, which is seen as a breakthrough of the 4th Industrial Revolution, represents a huge potential benefit as well as a huge risk for mankind.