Current Affairs

27/08/2021

Mobile clinics assist COVID-19 treatment at home

(VOVWORLD) - Many COVID-19 patients in HCM City are being treated at home, with the help of medical personnel from mobile clinics. This is one of the measures to reduce hospital overload in Vietnam’s largest COVID-19 hotspot at the moment.

Mobile clinics assist COVID-19 treatment at home
27/08/2021

Afghanistan: non-stop clashes as foreign forces pull out

(VOVWORLD) - Two suicide bombings occurred at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Thursday, killing at least 85 people, including 13 US service members. The deadly attacks are the latest development in the crisis that seized Afghanistan when the Taliban entered Kabul and took control of the whole country on August 15.

Afghanistan: non-stop clashes as foreign forces pull out
26/08/2021

Vietnam People’s Army rooted from the people, serves the people

(VOVWORLD) - In the spirit of “fighting the pandemic as if fighting an enemy”, the Vietnam People’s Army has been the key force in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. But there has also been skepticism and distortions about deploying Vietnam’s army in the service of the national interest and to protect the lives and health of people in the southern region.

Vietnam People’s Army rooted from the people, serves the people
26/08/2021

COVID-19 vaccination of expats accelerates in Vietnam

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnamese government cares about Vietnam’s expat community. It is accelerating COVID-19 vaccination, not only for citizens but also for foreigners living and working here, in an effort to achieve herd immunity as soon as possible.

COVID-19 vaccination of expats accelerates in Vietnam
25/08/2021

Global plaudits for General Vo Nguyen Giap

(VOVWORLD) - Leading the Vietnamese People's Army to victory at Dien Bien Phu in 1954 assured General Vo Nguyen Giap’s place in the hearts of the Vietnamese people and his reputation worldwide as a brilliant general. His military prowess and noble character won him the respect of the global community. Western countries, even former foes of Vietnam, take their hats off to General Giap and his legendary victories. On his 110th birth anniversary, August 25, VOV would like to share some of the world community’s plaudits for General Giap.

Global plaudits for General Vo Nguyen Giap
25/08/2021

Vo Nguyen Giap – a General of people

(VOVWORLD) - General Vo Nguyen Giap is a prominent military leader and politician of Vietnam. When he was assigned to build revolutionary bases and forces in the northern province of Cao Bang from 1941 to 1944, he left a deep impression on the local people. He is forever a General of the people and a part of the local history.

Vo Nguyen Giap – a General of people
24/08/2021

A visit marks US’s return to Southeast Asia

(VOVWORLD) - After visiting Singapore from Sunday to Tuesday, US Vice President Kamala Harris departs for a three-day visit to Vietnam starting today. This is her first overseas trip as Vice President, illustrating the US’s long-term commitment to multifaceted cooperation with Southeast Asia.

A visit marks US’s return to Southeast Asia
24/08/2021

General Vo Nguyen Giap from an Austrian perspective

(VOVWORLD) - August 25, 2021, will mark the 110th birth anniversary of Vietnam's legendary General Vo Nguyen Giap. On this occasion, Austrian scholar Patrick Horvath, PhD, wrote an article on General Giap and the relatinship between Austria and Vietnam.

General Vo Nguyen Giap from an Austrian perspective
23/08/2021

Vietnam contributes responsibly to multilateral parliamentary cooperation

(VOVWORLD) - National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue is attending the virtual 42nd General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-42) which opened on Monday. Chairman Hue’s participation affirms Vietnam’s determination to boost cooperation with AIPA members and ASEAN countries.

Vietnam contributes responsibly to multilateral parliamentary cooperation