Current Affairs

01/07/2020

A potential second wave of Covid-19

(VOVWORLD) - The novel coronavirus pandemic continues to rage without any sign of ending. The number of deaths worldwide has exceeded half a million and more than 10 million people have been infected. Many countries have imposed lockdowns despite the heavy economic costs. Experts warn that without tougher measures, the pandemic could take many more lives and destroy what the world has taken decades to build.

A potential second wave of Covid-19
01/07/2020

Shopping habits change due to Covid-19

(VOVWORLD) - The Covid-19 pandemic has affected everyone. Since the peak of the pandemic, consumers in Vietnam’s cities have changed their buying habits. The pandemic is under control in Vietnam, but a lot of people are now used to a different way of shopping and accessing services. Businesses have continued the changes they made to selling and delivering their services during the pandemic.

Shopping habits change due to Covid-19
30/06/2020

EU, UK resume face-to-face trade talks

(VOVWORLD) - The EU and UK have resumed talks on their future trade relations after December 31st 2020, the end of the transition period for Brexit. Both sides have indicated a new determination to make headway in intensified talks over the next 5 weeks.

EU, UK resume face-to-face trade talks
29/06/2020

Successful ASEAN-36 Summit raises Vietnam’s prestige

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has become more respected internationally thanks to its successful organization of the 36th ASEAN Summit amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Vietnam facilitated online discussions on boosting ASEAN cooperation and development in the coming months. The success of last week’s summit has raised Vietnam’s prestige.

Successful ASEAN-36 Summit raises Vietnam’s prestige
26/06/2020

Family as foundation of society

(VOVWORLD) - June 28 is observed as Vietnam Family Day. The Vietnamese culture has always valued the family as the setting in which to nurture and develop the personality of each individual and as the foundation for social development.

Family as foundation of society
26/06/2020

Vietnam promotes ASEAN consensus

(VOVWORLD) - High on the agenda of the ongoing 36th ASEAN Summit is improving ASEAN Community cohesiveness. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam, as ASEAN Chair, has worked hard to promote the bloc’s solidarity and unity.

Vietnam promotes ASEAN consensus
25/06/2020

The truth is always the strongest argument

(VOVWORLD) - International experts and media have been trying to explain Vietnam’s extraordinary success in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. Vietnam has gone 70 days with no new community transmissions, almost all of its Covid-19 patients have recovered, and there has not been a single Covid-19 death in Vietnam. The truth refutes those who try to deny Vietnam’s achievements.

The truth is always the strongest argument
24/06/2020

ASEAN promotes gender equality in digital age

(VOVWORLD) - The ASEAN Leaders’ Special Session on Women’s Empowerment in the Digital Age will take place on Friday within the framework of the 36th ASEAN Summit. This special session is an initiative proposed by Vietnam to affirm a commitment to gender equality and expand the role of women in building the ASEAN Community. It’s part of Vietnam’s effort to ensure women’s rights.

ASEAN promotes gender equality in digital age