Current Affairs

24/02/2023

Russia-Ukraine conflict enters 2nd year with no end in sight

(VOVWORLD) -On February 24, 2022, just two days after Russia recognized the self-proclaimed Republics of Lugansk and Donetsk, President Vladimir Putin launched a "special military operation" in Ukraine. 365 days after the first shot was fired in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine, the conflict continues to cause a great loss of lives and property on both sides and disrupt the global economy. But so far there is no sign of a resolution.

23/02/2023

Outline of Vietnamese culture lights the path forward for the nation

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is aiming to promote an advanced culture embracing national identity and absorbing the cultural quintessence of mankind. Vietnam is investing in culture and arts and also in human development to ensure sustainable socio-economic development. These activities are inspired and specified in the 1943 Outline of Vietnamese culture.

22/02/2023

Vietnam works to ensure the right to a decent job

(VOVWORLD) -Employment is a basic human need. The Vietnamese government has adopted people-centered policies to develop the labor market and generate jobs with the consistent view of comprehensive, inclusive, and sustainable development for the people. Vietnam affirmed its orientation at the 61st annual meeting of the UN Commission for Social Development (CSocD61) in New York last week.

22/02/2023

Tourism sector reforms to attract more foreign visitors

(VOVWORLD) -Since the beginning of the year, Vietnam's tourism sector has seen positive signs, including an influx of foreign visitors. Efforts have been made to recover international tourism market and achieve the goal of welcoming 8 million foreign visitors for the rest of this year.

21/02/2023

Reconstruction in Turkey, Syria needs international effort

(VOVWORLD) -Together with search and rescue work and caring for the lives of the survivors of the February 6 earthquake, Turkey is actively planning for reconstruction. It’s a challenging task, requiring great efforts of not only the two countries directly affected, Turkey and Syria, but also of the international community.

21/02/2023

Policies adopted to support businesses

(VOVWORLD) -Anticipating that 2023 will be a difficult year due to various internal and external factors, since the beginning of the year, the Vietnamese government has been issuing policies to help businesses restore and develop production.

20/02/2023

Cross-border trade busy at Lang Son border gate

(VOVWORLD) - Two-way trade between Vietnam and China via Lang Son’s border gates is booming again since China re-opened its border on January 8. Every day, more than 1,000 trucks come through the Huu Nghi, Tan Thanh, Chi Ma, Coc Nam and Dong Dang border gates.

20/02/2023

Vietnam’s rescue mission in Turkey upholds international solidarity

(VOVWORLD) - Rescuers of the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security arrived in Hanoi on Sunday ending their 10-day mission to help victims of the recent earthquakes in Turkey. Their peers from the Vietnam People's Army are continuing to coordinate with rescuers from other countries to help the Turkish people. Joining the mission, the Vietnamese rescuers upheld international solidarity with those from other countries.

17/02/2023

Munich Security Conference’s challenging tasks

(VOVWORLD) -The 59th Munich Security Conference (MSC 59) opened in Munich, Germany on Friday, drawing state leaders, Defense Ministers, and security and intelligence officials. Taking place amidst various complications worldwide, the conference is expected to find solutions to eliminate risks and threats to global security.

16/02/2023

Circular economy – an inevitable trend

(VOVWORLD) - Challenges facing the traditional linear economy include exhausting natural resources, a polluted environment, and expensive waste treatment making the move to a circular economy an inevitable trend.