(VOVWORLD) - A Party Resolution adopted in October, 2018, aims to turn Vietnam into a strong maritime country able to participate in solving global maritime matters. In nearly 5 years of implementing the 12th Party Central Committee’s Resolution 36 on the Strategy for sustainable development of Vietnam's maritime economy to 2030, with a vision to 2045, Vietnam’s marine economy has achieved remarkable results and made major contributions to national development and coastal localities.

(VOVWORLD) - While global food insecurity has prompted many countries to ban the export of rice, Vietnam is still expanding its rice export. Localities, businesses, and farmers have been asked to ensure the quality of rice for export and comply with the regulations of each importing country.

(VOVWORLD) - In the first 7 months of this year, foreign direct investment in Vietnam reached 16 billion USD, an increase of 4.5% from the previous year. Vietnam continues to be a favorite investment destination for businesses.

(VOVWORLD) - August 10 is the Day for Vietnamese Victims of Agent Orange/dioxin. Over the past 62 years since the Agent Orange disaster began in 1961, the Vietnamese government has exerted efforts and mobilized all possible resources and aid from international organizations to help victims of Agent Orange/dioxin and their families.

(VOVWORLD) - The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) celebrates its 56th anniversary today, August 8. For 56 years ASEAN has promoted solidarity and collective strength in a difficult world, and established a position in the international arena.

(VOVWORLD) - The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is celebrated globally today, August 9. The day aims to call attention to the rights of indigenous peoples.

(VOVWORLD) - Indigenous culture is a valuable resource for tourism development in every locality. Quang Ninh province is determined to exploit its cultural values and historical traditions to develop sustainable tourism.

(VOVWORLD) - Over the past 8 years, more than 500 officers and soldiers of the Vietnam People’s Army have participated in the UN peacekeeping mission. Most recently, another officer was assigned to the UNISFA Mission in the Abyei region, who will, together with other officers and soldiers, spread the image of a peace-loving Vietnam and its readiness to contribute to global peace, security, and development.

(VOVWORLD) - National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue will pay an official visit to Iran from Tuesday to Thursday at the invitation of the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. The visit, which takes place amid the celebration of the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties, will mark a milestone toward a deeper and more comprehensive relation.

(VOVWORLD) - National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue begins an official visit to Indonesia on Friday and will attend the 44th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) at the invitation of Speaker of the People's Representative Council of Indonesia and AIPA Chair Puan Maharani. The visit affirms Vietnam’s contributions to AIPA and generates momentum for the Vietnam-Indonesia strategic partnership.