Current Affairs

21/03/2023

Vietnam works toward sustainable afforestation

(VOVWORLD) - March 21st is designated by the United Nations General Assembly as International Day of Forests. With more than 14.7 million hectares of forests, Vietnam pays close attention to the management and protection of forests and forest resources, which are sources of economic and social development and a vital part of adapting to climate change.

Vietnam works toward sustainable afforestation
20/03/2023

Vietnam- an active member of the Francophonie community

(VOVWORLD) - Today (March 20), more than 1.2 billion French-speaking people worldwide are celebrating the 53rd anniversary of the International Organization of Francophonie (OIF). Since Vietnam joined the organization in 1979, its relations with the Francophonie community have grown steadily.

Vietnam- an active member of the Francophonie community
20/03/2023

Western countries ban TikTok on government devices

(VOVWORLD) -The UK and New Zealand have become the latest to join the growing list of countries that have recently issued orders banning the use of TikTok on government-issued devices as concerns grow over the app’s privacy and security. The EU, US, Denmark, Belgium, and Canada have also recently issued orders prohibiting the use of banned TikTok.

Western countries ban TikTok on government devices
16/03/2023

Vietnamese version of book on My Lai massacre published

(VOVWORLD) - A Vietnamese version of the book “My Lai: Vietnam, 1968, and the Descent into Darkness” by Howard Jones has been published by the Su that (Truth) National Political Publishing House, giving readers an insight into the anti-US war in Vietnam and a better appreciation of peace.

Vietnamese version of book on My Lai massacre published
16/03/2023

An overview of freedom of religion in Vietnam

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s achievements in ensuring freedom of religion and belief was published in the white paper "Religion and religious policy in Vietnam" on March 9. The white paper provides basic information about Vietnam’s religion, religious policy, achievements in ensuring freedom of belief and religion, challenges and priorities to promoting people's right to freedom of religion and belief.

An overview of freedom of religion in Vietnam
15/03/2023

Vietnamese National Assembly advocates peaceful coexistence message

(VOVWORLD) -The delegation of the National Assembly of Vietnam led by Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man participated in all the activities of the 146th Inter-parliamentary Union General Assembly in Manama, Bahrain, and promoted a message of peaceful coexistence in the world.

Vietnamese National Assembly advocates peaceful coexistence message
15/03/2023

Consumer rights protected

(VOVWORLD) -March 15th is observed as Vietnam Consumer Rights Day. This year’s theme "Transparent Information – Safe Consumption" affirms the importance of information for consumer safety in choosing, buying, and using goods and services.

Consumer rights protected
14/03/2023

IPU promotes “Peaceful coexistence and inclusive societies: Fighting intolerance”

(VOVWORLD) -The 146th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) General Assembly is taking place in Manama, Bahrain. Themed "Promoting peaceful coexistence and inclusive societies: Fighting intolerance", this year’s meeting aims to strengthen cooperation between the international community and legislative bodies to resolve hot spots around the world.

IPU promotes “Peaceful coexistence and inclusive societies: Fighting intolerance”
13/03/2023

Visa policy improved to recover tourism

(VOVWORLD) - Though Vietnam was the first country in Southeast Asia to reopen post-COVID-19, its tourism sector has not recovered as expected. In addition to improving the quality of its tourist destinations, Vietnam is implementing several tourism stimulus programs and relaxing its visa policy to attract foreign visitors.

Visa policy improved to recover tourism