Current Affairs

26/12/2022

“Hanoi - Dien Bien Phu in the air” victory – an inspiration for many artists

(VOVWORLD) - During 12 days and nights, from December 18 to December 29, 1972, Hanoi’s tenacious fighting won the "Dien Bien Phu in the air" battle, defeating the US Air Force’s Operation Linebacker II with the most intense raids in the history of wars. This victory brought confidence and pride to the Vietnamese army and people and has been an endless source of inspiration for artists.

“Hanoi - Dien Bien Phu in the air” victory – an inspiration for many artists
26/12/2022

Digital government – key to build digital economy, digital citizenship, digital society

(VOVWORLD) - In January the government approved a project to develop a national database on population, e-authentication and identification for national digital transformation in the 2022-2025 period with a vision to 2030. The project marks a milestone in the process of building and developing a digital government, a digital economy, digital citizenship, and a digital society.

Digital government – key to build digital economy, digital citizenship, digital society
23/12/2022

The world joins efforts to overcome crisis, build a common future

(VOVWORLD) - The world has never faced more problems, challenges, and crises than in 2022. Experts, analysts, and international media shared this assessment of the global situation this year. They urged the international community to join efforts to overcome the crises and build a world of peace and prosperity.

The world joins efforts to overcome crisis, build a common future
23/12/2022

Hoa Lac High-Tech Park to become a science and technology city

(VOVWORLD) - Covering 370 ha, Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park now has more than 100 investment projects with a total registered investment capital of 3.8 billion USD. The park is striving to become the most modern science and technology city in Vietnam.

Hoa Lac High-Tech Park to become a science and technology city
22/12/2022

Objective perspective needed for discussion on freedom of religion in Vietnam

(VOVWORLD) - In a release on December 2, 2022, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken added Vietnam to a Special Watch List regarding religious freedom despite clear evidence of freedom of religion in Vietnam with Catholic followers nationwide jubilantly celebrating Christmas. The US’s decision was based on inaccurate, unobjective information.

Objective perspective needed for discussion on freedom of religion in Vietnam
21/12/2022

Vietnam-Indonesia relationship rises to new level

(VOVWORLD) - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc began a State visit to Indonesia on Wednesday at the invitation of Indonesian President Joko Widodo. The visit reflects progress in bilateral relations and deepens the Vietnam-Indonesia Strategic Partnership, serving the interests of the two peoples.

Vietnam-Indonesia relationship rises to new level
21/12/2022

Community-based HIV/AIDS prevention and control

(VOVWORLD) - Communities play an important role in HIV/AIDS prevention interventions. In Can Tho city community-based groups for HIV/AIDS prevention and control are actively working side by side with the health sector to reduce the number of new HIV/AIDS cases.

Community-based HIV/AIDS prevention and control
20/12/2022

Easier entry procedures for foreigners

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam's visa policy and entry procedures have been reformed, and the number of foreigners entering Vietnam since the COVID-19 pandemic has been steadily increasing. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and related agencies continue to revise procedures and come up with solutions to facilitate entry into Vietnam in order to boost Vietnam's tourism industry and global integration.

Easier entry procedures for foreigners