Current Affairs

13/06/2021

World Blood Donor Day 2021: “Give blood and keep the world beating”

(VOVWORLD) - Since 2004, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Blood Donor Associations have officially chosen June 14 every year as World Blood Donor Day. The purpose of this day is to call on countries and communities to recognize and honor the noble deeds of voluntary blood donors.

World Blood Donor Day  2021: “Give blood and keep the world beating”
12/06/2021

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s speech on 5-year implementation of Directive No.5

(VOVWORLD) - On June 12, the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat held a national online conference to review the 5-year implementation of Directive No.5 of the 12th Politburo and to deploy Conclusion No.1 of the 13th Politburo on continuing to implement Directive No.5 “On promoting study and following Ho Chi Minh's thought, morality and style." Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong attended and delivered a speech at the conference.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s speech on 5-year implementation of  Directive No.5
11/06/2021

Blood donations during COVID-19 pandemic

(VOVWORLD) - Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, blood reserves in hospitals have shrunk. On a weekly basis, the Steering Committee for Blood Donation in Da Nang, Da Nang hospital, and volunteer Blood Donation Clubs jointly organize blood donation drives.

Blood donations during COVID-19 pandemic
11/06/2021

Joe Biden’s trip shapes US foreign policy

(VOVWORLD) - US President Joe Biden on Wednesday began his first foreign trip since taking office in January. His eight-day visit to the UK, Belgium, and Switzerland aims at strengthening transatlantic relationships, which worsened under the Donald Trump administration, and reshaping relations with Russia.

Joe Biden’s trip shapes US foreign policy
10/06/2021

Vietnam moves toward digital economy

(VOVWORLD) - The 4th Industrial Revolution and the COVID-19 pandemic are prompting Vietnam and other countries to accelerate digital transformation.

Vietnam moves toward digital economy
10/06/2021

Children protected in pandemic

(VOVWORLD) - In the past years, the Vietnamese Party and State and society have paid special attention to the care and education of children considering it a top priority in ensuring social security and national stability and development. During the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnamese children are considered the most vulnerable who need particular care and protection from society.

Children protected in pandemic
09/06/2021

COVID-19 test booths installed in epicenters

(VOVWORLD) - Five COVID-19 test booths have been donated to the Hanoi Center for Diseas Control by the TML voluntary team. Medical workers stand inside the booths to protect themselves from cross-infection and avoid heatstroke in the summer.

COVID-19 test booths installed in epicenters
08/06/2021

Myanmar works with ASEAN for national stability

(VOVWORLD) - Representatives of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations concluded a 2-day working visit to Myanmar last Saturday, an attempt to help Myanmar find a peaceful solution to its current national instability.

Myanmar works with ASEAN for national stability
07/06/2021

Vietnam accelerates ecosystem restoration

(VOVWORLD) - Protecting and reviving the ecosystem in the interests of humans as well as nature is a strong determination of the UN and of many countries around the world. Being seriously affected by climate change, Vietnam has been taking practical steps to protect its ecosystem and realize the world’s shared goal of conserving biodiversity.

Vietnam accelerates ecosystem restoration