Current Affairs

08/07/2022

Quang Nam pilots forest carbon credit

(VOVWORLD) - Quang Nam province is the first locality in Vietnam to receive government approval for a pilot project on trading forest carbon credits. Implemented from 2021 to 2025, the project earns Quang Nam millions of USD each year and helps improve the forest quality and sustainable forest economy for the people.

Quang Nam pilots forest carbon credit
07/07/2022

Final high school examination held in safe, serious manner

(VOVWORLD) - On Thursday and Friday, 1 million students nationwide will take their final high school examination. For months, the education sector and localities have been preparing to conduct the examination in a safe, serious manner.

Final high school examination held in safe, serious manner
07/07/2022

Vietnam’s human rights protection lauded by international community

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s achievements and commitment to protecting human rights were applauded at the 50th session of the UN Human Rights Council held in Geneva from June 18 to July 8. Countries urged Vietnam to continue to be an active and responsible member of UN Human Rights Council. Vietnam’s achievements in human rights protection were also widely covered by the media during National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s trip to Europe from June 26 to June 30.

Vietnam’s human rights protection lauded by international community
05/07/2022

Vietnam eyes 1.9 trillion USD Halal market

(VOVWORLD) - The global Halal market is expanding rapidly with higher spending on Halal goods and services. Vietnamese businesses have eyed this lucrative market worth trillions of dollars.

Vietnam eyes 1.9 trillion USD Halal market
05/07/2022

Mekong-Lancang cooperation pushes for peace, development

(VOVWORLD) - Foreign Ministers from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, China, and Vietnam attended the 7th Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Bagan, Myanmar, on Monday. The MLC mechanism has proved its inclusiveness in all sectors and contributed to member countries’ socio-economic development, the ASEAN Community, and the implementation of 2030 sustainable development goals.

Mekong-Lancang cooperation pushes for peace, development
04/07/2022

Central Highlands targets comprehensive development

(VOVWORLD) - A conference was held in Dak Lak province last week to review the implementation of the Politburo’s Resolution 10 and Conclusion 12 on socio-economic development, defense, and security in the Central Highlands. Major orientations aim to rapidly and sustainably develop the Central Highlands.

Central Highlands targets comprehensive development
04/07/2022

Vietnam’s exports grow sharply in H1

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam earned nearly 186 billion USD from exports in the first half of this year, up 17% from last year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The growth reflects Vietnam’s effective exploitation of Free Trade Agreements.

Vietnam’s exports grow sharply in H1
01/07/2022

Europe’s growing need to legitimize sovereignty

(VOVWORLD) - In an unprecedented move, 27 EU state leaders on June 23 granted candidate status to Moldova and Ukraine, taking these two former Soviet Union members to closer to joining the EU. Expansion topped the agenda of last week’s EU summit in Brussels and the concept of “European sovereignty” has been raised.

Europe’s growing need to legitimize sovereignty
01/07/2022

Hue Festival brand promoted

(VOVWORLD) - It has been 22 years since the Hue Festival became a national tourism cultural event with international prestige. Relevant agencies and organizers intend to build a brand for the Hue festival through various programs embracing traditional values and contemporary life in order to make it more attractive to both domestic and foreign visitors.

Hue Festival brand promoted