Current Affairs

20/01/2021

COVID-19 quarantine time extended

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has tightened preventive measures against the new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which is spreading fast in many countries. One of the measures is to extend the quarantine time to more than 14 days for people coming from places infected with the new variant.

COVID-19 quarantine time extended
20/01/2021

America under Joe Biden’s administration

(VOVWORLD) - President-elect Joe Biden will take the oath of office on Wednesday, marking an important change in America’s governance and its domestic and external policies.

America under Joe Biden’s administration
20/01/2021

Unprecedented inauguration ceremony for 46th US President

(VOVWORLD) - President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration this week will look like no inauguration before it in American history, given the dangers of COVID-19 and the unprecedented military mobilization in Washington DC, according to CNN.

Unprecedented inauguration ceremony for 46th US President
19/01/2021

Party’s diplomacy contributes to 12th tenure’s success

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s achievements obtained during the 12th Party tenure were of great importance to its development, and diplomacy played a significant role. Diplomacy contributed to increasing international trust and elevating Vietnam’s status.

Party’s diplomacy contributes to 12th tenure’s success
18/01/2021

13th National Party Congress to select talented, virtuous people

(VOVWORLD) - The latest session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party approved “special” nominees to the Committee for the next tenure as well as nominees to top Party and the State positions. Preparations for the Party Congress, which is slated to begin next Monday, have now been finalized.

13th National Party Congress to select talented, virtuous people
15/01/2021

Will impeachment lead to President Trump’s ouster before his term ends?

(VOVWORLD) - Just 5 days before President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, all eyes are on the final days of Donald Trump’s presidency. On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed a single article of impeachment - a formal charge accusing Trump of “incitement of insurrection”on January 6, leading to a violent assault on the Capitol by his supporters. That charge will now be tried in the Senate. Democrats are determined to remove President Trump but will this impeachment remove him before his four-year term ends?

Will impeachment lead to President Trump’s ouster before his term ends?
14/01/2021

Highlights of the 12th National Party Congress

(VOVWORLD) - With a strong determination to reform and with responsibility, at its 12th tenure, the Communist Party of Vietnam led the political system to bring into play the combined strength of the whole nation to overcome numerous difficulties and challenges to obtain remarkable achievements in various fields. Reformed leadership of the Party in the 12th tenure has been reflected in its prompt selection of key tasks, urgent national tasks, and mobilization of the combined strength of the political system.

Highlights of the 12th National Party Congress
14/01/2021

Digital transformation promoted in HCMC

(VOVWORLD) - To overcome difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and maintain economic growth, Ho Chi Minh City is making digital transformation its focus. In 2021 this will be Ho Chi Minh City’s breakthrough policy for realizing the dual task of containing COVID-19 and reviving the local economy.

Digital transformation promoted in HCMC
13/01/2021

Bright spots in Vietnam’s economy

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is one of very few countries who have achieved economic growth while successfully controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. Foreign media are praising Vietnam’s tough pandemic control measures and calling Vietnam a model of economic growth and social stability in 2021.

Bright spots in Vietnam’s economy
13/01/2021

Hanoi Confederation of Labor helps workers enjoy Tet

(VOVWORLD) - With Lunar New Year 2021 approaching, ensuring a happy Tet for workers and union members has become the focus of Hanoi’s trade unions, which are organizing Tet get-togethers, free trips home, and Tet gift handouts.

Hanoi Confederation of Labor helps workers enjoy Tet