(VOVWORLD) - The COVID-19 pandemic has returned to Vietnam, bringing new cases of community infection. Workers have tested positive in companies and industrial parks in Da Nang, Quang Nam, and other localities, raising concerns about ensuring health safety while maintaining production in factories where tens of thousands of workers work. Emergency disease prevention measures are being activated at industrial parks.
(VOVWORLD) - The COVID-19 pandemic is hurting socio-economic development in Vietnam and around the world. In such a challenging circumstance, cadres at all levels need to be resolute and work closely with other officials to overcome any difficulty.
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam used to have big herds of elephants, but over the past 4 decades the elephant population has declined 90%. Steps are now being taken to protect Vietnam’s elephants.
(VOVWORLD) - Fighting corruption is an important issue in every country. Over the past 90 years, the Communist Party of Vietnam has paid close attention to Party building, rectification, and fighting corruption. Before its 13th National Congress the Party has reiterated its determination to fight corruption.
(VOVWORLD) - Lebanon is in a crisis after the government of Prime Minister Hassan Diab announced it will resign on Monday, less than a week after a massive blast devastated Beirut’s port.
(VOVWORLD) - COVID-19 has affected every household and individual in Vietnam. Many people have found ways to inspire others in the fight against the pandemic. Lại Thị Mừng, a resident of Ho Chi Minh City, organized a painting contest for all the children in her family.
(VOVWORLD) - The EU is HCM City’s third largest trade partner. The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, which took effect early this month, gives the city wider access to the EU’s market of 500 million people.
(VOVWORLD) - Activities are underway nationwide to mark the 59th Day for Vietnamese Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin on August 10. In recent years, Vietnamese localities and organizations have implemented many programs and policies to improve the lives of victims of Agent Orange/dioxin.
(VOVWORLD) - The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will celebrate its 53rd anniversary on Saturday. Over the past more than half century, ASEAN has promoted “unity in diversity” and emerged as a successful model of regional cooperation. Vietnam, which joined ASEAN in 1995 and is ASEAN Chair for 2020, has contributed to this success.
(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnam Institute of Culture and Arts Studies (VICAS) and its partners have launched the "Designed by Vietnam" Contest with the theme of “Regeneration” for designers nationwide. The Contest is part of the Vietnam Design Week which lasts until the end of August. Under the guidance of influential designers and experts in the five areas of Food & Beverage – Living - Fashion - Souvenir - Public Art, contestants will have opportunities to connect and learn to create products with high value in design.
