Current Affairs

20/07/2020

Rule of law must be upheld in East Sea

(VOVWORLD) - China has recently stepped up its illegal claims in the South China Sea (known as the East Sea in Vietnam) while the world is focused on the COVID-19 pandemic. But a number of countries have voiced their support for freedom of navigation, rejected China’s claims in the East Sea, and called for international law to be upheld.

Rule of law must be upheld in East Sea
17/07/2020

China battles floods and poor upstream water management

(VOVWORLD) - China is coping with devastating flooding, which has affected the livelihoods of millions of people. On top of the effects of climate change, experts are blaming China’s management of upstream dams.

China battles floods and poor upstream water management
16/07/2020

International media praise Vietnam’s success against Covid-19

(VOVWORLD) - International media acknowledge Vietnam as one of the most successful countries in the world in competing with the pandemic. While many other countries struggle against a second wave of coronavirus, Vietnam has recorded no infections in the community in nearly 3 months. The miraculous recovery of British patient 91 has been covered on international media as a model of Vietnam’s successful fight against Covid-19.

International media praise Vietnam’s success against Covid-19
16/07/2020

Da Nang promotes night-time economy

(VOVWORLD) - Da Nang is taking the first steps towards realizing its dream of making Da Nang a city that never sleeps. The city is promoting its night-time economy by offering visits to night markets and other memorable experiences.

Da Nang promotes night-time economy
16/07/2020

Vietnam respects human rights in cyberspace

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnamese Party and State pay attention to ensuring people’s right to access information because it’s a fundamental human right. But subversive forces often distort and misrepresent political and civil rights and the right to information access in Vietnam.

Vietnam respects human rights in cyberspace
15/07/2020

Vietnam strengthens civil protection during pandemic

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam considers protecting its citizens abroad a primary task during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Prime Minister says bringing overseas Vietnamese home should give priority to the most vulnerable people – the elderly, the sick, children, and people with expired visas.

Vietnam strengthens civil protection during pandemic
15/07/2020

Vietnam’s digital transformation

(VOVWORLD) - The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated Vietnam’s digital transformation. The government, ministries, localities, and businesses have effectively applied IT in both epidemic prevention and production.

Vietnam’s digital transformation
14/07/2020

Vietnam, France strengthen strategic partnership

(VOVWORLD) - France will celebrate its 231st National Day on July 14th. France is a key nation in the European Union and has close relationships with many countries, including Vietnam. Since Vietnam and France established bilateral ties 47 years ago, they have established a strategic partnership with many important milestones, which have laid a firm foundation for more achievements in the future.

Vietnam, France strengthen strategic partnership
10/07/2020

25 years of Vietnam-US ties: impressive milestones

(VOVWORLD) - July 11, 1995 went down in the history when Vietnam and the US declared to the world the normalization of their diplomatic ties. For 25 years, they have removed obstacles and overcome differences to become comprehensive partners.

25 years of Vietnam-US ties: impressive milestones