Current Affairs

09/06/2023

Democracy, responsibility ensured at legislative Q&A session

(VOVWORLD) - The National Assembly’s question and answer session wrapped up after 2-and-a-half days of grilling cabinet members on 4 groups of issues: labor, invalids, and social affairs; science and technology; transportation; and ethnicity. The Q&A session took place with a sense of responsibility for clarifying problems and finding solutions.

Democracy, responsibility ensured at legislative Q&A session
08/06/2023

Emulation to master science and technology, create new growth momentum

(VOVWORLD) - In the development strategy for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2045, the Vietnamese Party and State of Vietnam show high expectation for promoting the fundamental role of science, technology and innovation, considering this a "strategic breakthrough" and "the main driving force" to create breakthroughs in productivity, quality, efficiency and competitiveness of the economy. Scientists and businesses have made efforts to develop science, technology and innovation to achieve sustainable development goals. These efforts continue the emulation spirit that President Ho Chi Minh called for 75 years ago.”

Emulation to master science and technology, create new growth momentum
07/06/2023

Lessons from successful vaccine diplomacy campaign

(VOVWORLD) - The National Assembly has analyzed the causes and lessons learned from, the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. At the ongoing session, the deputies said that Vietnam's victory is partly due to the right vaccine strategy of establishing a vaccine fund, implementing vaccine diplomacy, and organizing the largest-ever free vaccination of the people. The successful vaccine diplomacy campaign in a difficult context was a testament to Vietnam’s position and prestige in the hearts of international friends.

Lessons from successful vaccine diplomacy campaign
07/06/2023

Personal data protection is human right protection

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnamese government has issued a Decree on Personal Data Protection, which will take effect on July 1st. It creates a legal framework for the national digital transformation program, toward information security and comprehensive digital development. The Decree comprehensively recognizes the basic rights of individuals who are data subjects, sets out technical and legal requirements for businesses to process and manage data of Vietnamese citizens, defines the function and authority of agencies administering personal data protection in Vietnam, and specifies requirements for cross-border personal data processing. With specific and detailed regulations, the Decree is a new shield to protect human rights in Vietnam.

Personal data protection is human right protection
06/06/2023

Sangri-La Dialogue seeks a peaceful, stable Asia-Pacific

(VOVWORLD) -The 20th Asia Security Summit, known as the Shangri-La Dialogue, ended last Sunday at Singapore's Shangri-La hotel. The Dialogue focused on global security issues, impacts on Asia, seeking solutions to build trust, and cooperating to deal with challenges.

Sangri-La Dialogue seeks a peaceful, stable Asia-Pacific
05/06/2023

Vietnam strengthens protection of environment, sea, and ocean

(VOVWORLD) - This year’s World Environment Day is celebrated with the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution”. Many activities have been implemented in Vietnam to protect biodiversity, adapt to climate change, prevent plastic waste, and protect the ocean.

Vietnam strengthens protection of environment, sea, and ocean