13/06/2024
Ho Chi Minh City establishes first OCOP Club
(VOVWORLD) - Ho Chi Minh City’s Binh Chanh district has formed an OCOP (One Commune-One Product) Club to help farm households, cooperatives, and businesses expand the market for their products.
Current Affairs
13/06/2024
EU report wrongly reflects Vietnam’s human rights
(VOVWORLD) - On May 29, the European Union released its annual report on human rights and democracy around the world. The report mentions a number of achievements and progress that Vietnam has made in protecting human rights, but also makes some comments based on false information which do not accurately reflect the actual situation in Vietnam.
12/06/2024
Vietnam pledges stronger actions to prevent, eliminate child labour
(VOVWORLD) - This year's World Day Against Child Labour on June 12 has the theme "Let's act on our commitments: End Child Labour". In Vietnam, the child labor rate is 2% lower than the average rate in the Asia-Pacific region and 4.2% lower than the global rate.
12/06/2024
Vietnam promotes sustainable development of e-commerce
(VOVWORLD) - E-commerce, a pioneering field in Vietnam's digital economy, is a key driver of the country's economic development. At a recent conference in Hanoi on Monday, focused on enhancing connectivity and data sharing to boost e-commerce and improve tax management, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged ministries, sectors, and localities to accelerate digital transformation and e-commerce development, delivering tangible benefits to both people and businesses.
11/06/2024
Parliamentary elections change Europe’s political scene
(VOVWORLD) - The European Parliament elections this year saw gains by rightwing parties, including strong gains by far-right parties. This could have a drastic impact on important policies and change the balance of power in many member states.
11/06/2024
Vietnam tourism revenue estimated to reach 135 billion USD by 2033
(VOVWORLD) -Vietnam, with its many beautiful landscapes and fantastic tourist activities, continues to be considered one of the top destinations by international tourists. The latest research by Future Market Insights estimates that Vietnam’s tourism revenue will reach 135 billion USD by 2033.
10/06/2024
Green production enables Vietnamese goods to penetrate international market
(VOVWORLD) - The Export Forum 2024, themed "Connecting the International Supply Chains," concluded recently in Ho Chi Minh City. Jointly organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, the forum emphasized the growing importance of green production in the face of climate change and the urgent need for sustainable development. Delegates acknowledged that green production is not just a trend but a critical pathway for Vietnam to advance toward a sustainable economy.
10/06/2024
Highlights of recent NA session
(VOVWORLD) - The National Assembly concluded the 1st part of its mid-year session last week, completing the set agenda for legislation, oversight, the state budget, socio-economic issues, and other issues. The results achieved were praised by the deputies, the voters, and the public nationwide.
10/06/2024
UN designates June 10 as International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations
(VOVWORLD) -Today, June 10, is the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations. This is an opportunity to raise awareness of the diversity of civilizations and promote dialogue, mutual respect, tolerance and global solidarity.
07/06/2024
UN promotes ambitious climate goals at COP29
(VOVWORLD) - The United Nations’ mid-term conference on climate change is being held in Bonn, Germany until next Wednesday to assess the implementation of commitments on climate change and develop new ambitious goals for the 29th UN Framework Conventionon Climate Change (COP29) to take place in November in Azerbaijan.
