Current Affairs

09/08/2022

Ceasefire strengthened to promote Palestine-Israel peace talks

(VOVWORLD) - Thanks to mediation efforts by Egypt and the international community, the Israeli army and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in the Gaza Strip on Sunday evening began to enforce a ceasefire ending three days of fierce fighting that claimed dozens of Palestinian lives. The ceasefire has been is highly praised by the international community, but sustaining it will require the effort and goodwill of all parties.

08/08/2022

Vietnam strives with ASEAN for a strong Community

(VOVWORLD) - The Bangkok Declaration was signed on August 8, 1967, to establish the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Over 55 years of development ASEAN has proven to be a successful model of regional cooperation and a community that brings opportunities for all people. Themed "Stronger together", ASEAN once again emphasizes the spirit of solidarity to promote collective power in the current challenging world. As a member of ASEAN for 27 years, Vietnam always strives to take the lead in building an ASEAN Community and elevating its position in the international arena.

08/08/2022

Highlights of 2022 National Radio Festival

(VOVWORLD) - The 15th National Radio Festival, themed "Flexible transformation – Adaptive advancement", concluded in Ho Chi Minh City last Saturday. The festival was deemed a comprehensive success, demonstrating the position and important role of radio in reflecting public opinions.

05/08/2022

Vietnam radio broadcasting – “Flexible transformation - beyond adaptation”

(VOVWORLD) - The 2022 National Radio Festival is taking place in HCM city until Saturday with theme “Flexible transformation - beyond adaptation”. Hosted by the Voice of Vietnam, the HCM City People’s Committee, and the Voice of HCM City’s People, the festival reflects the current development trend of modern broadcasting.

05/08/2022

ASEAN upholds solidarity, centrality in cooperation and peacekeeping

(VOVWORLD) -The ongoing 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting (AMM-55) has affirmed the Association’s determination to uphold responsibility and maintain its solidarity and centrality in cooperation and peace building.

04/08/2022

Human rights ensured against climate change

(VOVWORLD) - Climate change can undercut development achievements and threaten fundamental human rights. Vietnam has been working with the international community to respond to natural disasters, minimize the impact of climate change on society, and ensure people’s right to live safely and healthily. Vietnam’s activities follow a policy of ensuring human rights, especially for vulnerable groups, against the impacts of climate change.

03/08/2022

Vietnam determined to prevent human trafficking

(VOVWORLD) - Placing human rights in the center of decision making, Vietnam has strengthened the prevention and control of human trafficking. The political system at all levels considers it a key task and an uncompromising battle. But the US Department of State’s Annual Report on Human Trafficking in 189 countries and territories around the world, which was released in mid-July, did not properly recognize Vietnam's determination to combat human trafficking.

03/08/2022

Young people spread green lifestyle

(VOVWORLD) -With the effects of climate change growing dramatically, every citizen has become more aware of the urgent need to protect the environment. In Ho Chi Minh City, more and more young people are collecting trash and doing other things to involve the community in cleaning up the environment.

02/08/2022

Efforts strengthened to control, limit, eliminate nuclear weapons

(VOVWORLD) - In the context of rapid and unpredictable developments around the globe, more countries and international organizations are calling for enhanced efforts to control, limit, and completely eliminate nuclear weapons. The 10th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, which opened at United Nations headquarters in New York on Monday, is expected to achieve major progress in denuclearization on a global scale.

02/08/2022

Intellectual property increases product’s competitiveness and value

(VOVWORLD) - Over the years Hanoi has implemented a number of plans to promote intellectual property in order to improve the value of its agricultural products and crafts.