Current Affairs

29/12/2021

Progress made in building e-government

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has made much progress in 2021 in building e-government from issuing strategic policies to simplifying administrative procedures. These accomplishments are important steps toward building a digital government.

Progress made in building e-government
29/12/2021

First foreign tourists come to Vietnam after COVID-19 shutdown

(VOVWORLD) - After a long shutdown due to COVID-19, Vietnam has started receiving foreign tourists at several key tourist destinations since the end of November. To attract foreign visitors, the National Administration of Tourism has launched a communication campaign called "Live fully in Vietnam". A full reopening is expected in 2022.

First foreign tourists come to Vietnam after COVID-19 shutdown
28/12/2021

Global economy recovering

(VOVWORLD) - Despite the severe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global economy in 2021 has avoided a recession and has rapidly rebounded to resume its growth. However, the emergence of new coronavirus variants like Delta and Omicron and consequences of the pandemic like supply chain disruptions and inflation are keeping the global economic recovery unstable and inconsistent.

Global economy recovering
28/12/2021

Technology transfer enhanced among young people

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has deeply integrated in the global economy. The multifaceted impacts of globalization, trade liberalization, and the 4th Industrial Revolution have created opportunities as well as exposed challenges to Vietnam’s development. Over the past years, Vietnam has focused on nurturing young human resources working in scientific and technological research, technology transfer and application in production and life considering it one of the most important factors to develop human resources meeting social needs.

Technology transfer enhanced among young people
27/12/2021

Northern region braces for cold spell

(VOVWORLD) - A cold spell has hit Vietnam’s northern and north-central region. Localities are taking measures to keep people, animals, and crops safe.

Northern region braces for cold spell
27/12/2021

Highlights of government performance in 2021

(VOVWORLD) - 2021 was a special year for the Vietnamese government, the first year of its 2021-2026 tenure. The Delta variant of the coronavirus severely disrupted Vietnam’s socio-economic development and the government reacted by adopting flexible, and long-term management solutions to sustain the economy.

Highlights of government performance in 2021
24/12/2021

A tumultuous year in US-China relations

(VOVWORLD) - The relationship between the two superpowers, the US and China, was turbulent in 2021. Despite tensions, at times were sharply escalating, the overall relationship is still under control and both have clearly expressed the need for dialogue and cooperation in certain areas.

A tumultuous year in US-China relations
24/12/2021

Safe celebration of Christmas during pandemic

(VOVWORLD) - Catholics and Protestants are jubilantly celebrating Christmas. But unlike previous seasons, this year’s celebration is being held online or at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet the festive spirit remains.

Safe celebration of Christmas during pandemic