(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has just simultaneously inaugurated one airport, two expressways, and one large-scale cable bridge. The inauguration of these four key projects holds great economic significance in strengthening links and creating a driving force for regional and national economic growth.

(VOVWORLD) - Persistentinflation and high interest rates, slow recovery of many major economies, geopolitical instability, and rising public debt in many countries have caused a global trade recession this year. Economists say these difficulties will not end soon, but there are some hopeful signs for next year's global trade.

(VOVWORLD) - An exhibition showcasing 66 outstanding works featuring emotional stories about Vietnamese soldiers and police wrapped up in Hanoi on Friday. The exhibition is part of activities to celebrate the 79th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army and the 72nd Traditional Day of Vietnamese fine arts.

(VOVWORLD) - The Red Sunday Blood Donation Drive, to be held at Hanoi Technology University on Sunday, expects to collect 50,000 blood units.

(VOVWORLD) - Nearly 700 delegates are attending the 11th National Congress of the Vietnamese Students Association in Hanoi from December 18-20. They expressed their aspiration to contribute to national development in the new era and take the vanguard role in making Vietnam prosper.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has eliminated more than 1,000 tons of HCFC-22 (ozone-depleting substance) in the production of air conditioners, household cold appliances, refrigeration equipment, and repair and maintenance of cold equipment. Vietnam is also fulfilling its commitment to reduce the baseline consumption of HCFC substances 35% by 2024.

(VOVWORLD) - Dien Bien province will mark National Tourism Year-Dien Bien 2024 with 170 programs and events at the national and provincial level. 33 cities and provinces are expected to participate in the event, Dien Bien representatives saidat a tourism promotion conference held in Hanoi last week.

(VOVWORLD) -The Hamas-Israel conflict is a geopolitical cataclysm overshadowing the Middle East this year. It’s the largest conflict of the past few decades between Israel and the Islamist movement Hamas, causing an enormous loss of lives on both sides and threatening to erode the fragile security environment of the Middle East.

(VOVWORLD) - Labor productivity is the decisive factor in improving the capacity and competitiveness of an economy. Improving labor productivity is a core issue for Vietnam and is the shortest way to develop its economy quickly and sustainably to catch up with other countries.

(VOVWORLD) - The 32nd diplomatic conference and related meetings are taking place in Hanoi from Sunday to Tuesday. Amid global fluctuations, the Conference aims to propose key foreign affairs tasks in the coming period, continuing to affirm the pioneering role of diplomacy in national development.