(VOVWORLD) - Hai Phong’s rapid economic growth in recent years owes a lot to the contribution of female entrepreneurs. More than 1,000 female leaders of small and medium-sized enterprises, business households, cooperatives, and farms have been a major factor in the development of Vietnam’s biggest northern port city.

(VOVWORLD) - The first Son La Coffee Festival will open on Friday in Son La city. This is an opportunity to promote Son La coffee in domestic and foreign markets and honor local coffee growers, producers, processors, and traders.

(VOVWORLD) - Generating jobs is one factor ensuring social security. Since the beginning of this year, the Hanoi Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs has coordinated with relevant departments and sectors to deploy many solutions to generate jobs and help local workers find suitable jobs.

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Wednesday will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to attend the ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit (ASEAN-GCC) and pay a visit to Saudi Arabia from Wednesday to Friday. The trip demonstrates Vietnam’s strong commitment to promoting cooperation between the two blocs and between Vietnam and the Gulf countries.

(VOVWORLD) - The conflict between Israel and Hamas forces in the Gaza Strip is increasing insecurity in the world. Economists say that right now the conflict has had limited impact on the global economy, but that will change if the conflict widens.

(VOVWORLD) - Implementing the Government's direction on price stabilization from now until the end of the year, especially during the New Year holiday when consumer demand increases sharply, supermarkets have prepared a number of promotional programs to attract customers. Localities have also enhanced trade promotion activities.

(VOVWORLD) - President Vo Van Thuong will attend the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRI Forum) in Beijing on Tuesday at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. This reflects the Vietnamese Party and State’s respect and priority for enhancing relations with China and for cooperation initiatives.

(VOVWORLD) - With the drastic intervention of the entire political system, illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities in Vietnam have been reduced. As a result, the European Commission may soon remove its "yellow card" on Vietnamese seafood, after a fourth round of inspections from October 10-18.

(VOVWORLD) - According to a recent survey by the Kantar Vietnam Company, a market research firm, Vietnamese consumers are still struggling from the financial effects of the COVID-19 epidemic. This is affecting shopping trends and habits, forcing businesses to adapt.

(VOVWORLD) - Since 1945, World Food Day is observed annually on October 16. World Food Day is not only about celebrating the amazing food that people have the privilege of indulging in, but it is about raising awareness for people who do not have such a privilege. This year will focus on the theme “Water Is Life, Water Is Food. Leave No One Behind”, aimed to highlight the critical role of water for life on earth and water as the foundation of our food. On this occasion, Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), had an article underlining the importance of managing and protecting water, a finite, precious resource.