(VOVWORLD) - Founded on September 7, 1945, 5 days after President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence at Ba Dinh Square, Radio the Voice of Vietnam, now the Voice of Vietnam (VOV), has been proud to be the voice of conscience, fighting for freedom and independence and joining hands with the international community to build a peaceful world. To mark World Radio Day, February 13, the Voice of Vietnam organized "Radio and Peace" talk to make radio broadcasters more proud of their job and more aware of their responsibility to spread the humanistic values. It is hoped that the talk will contribute to promoting cohesion and sharing, fighting against social injustice, and resolving conflicts toward a more peaceful and compassionate society.

(VOVWORLD) - The festival “Colors of Spring” will open at the Vietnam Ethnic Tourism and Culture Village in Son Tay town on the outskirts of Hanoi this weekend. More than 200 ethnic people from 25 ethnic groups will participate in the annual event.

(VOVWORLD) - The international community has increased support for local forces in Turkey and Syria who are searching for survivors and aid for the millions of people whose lives were disrupted by devastating earthquakes on Monday.

(VOVWORLD) - Spring festivals are taking place throughout the country. This is an opportunity for everyone to express their gratitude to national contributors and ancestors and pray for peace and prosperity.

(VOVWORLD) - The Truth National Political Publishing House just published a book called "Resolutely, persistently fighting corruption and negative phenomena to contribute to building more transparent and stronger Party and State” by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, on the occasion of the 93rd founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam. The book raises awareness and creates consensus among Party cadres, Party members, the people and the entire political system in the fight against corruption and negativity.

(VOVWORLD) - Following the Lunar New Year holiday, businesses in Ho Chi Minh City have recruited many workers to expand production. Incentives have been offered for hiring.

(VOVWORLD) -Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife on Wednesday began a three-day official visit to Singapore and Brunei Darussalam. The visit is expected to create a new impetus for the relationships between Vietnam and the two ASEAN countries.

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism attended many events at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2023 in Indonesia early this month to promote Vietnamese tourism and expand cooperation.

(VOVWORLD) -The 77th United Nations General Assembly held a plenary session on Monday outlining key tasks for 2023. Amid a host of global crises, UN Secretary-General António Guterres laid out his critical priorities, urging members to place peace at the center of their words and actions to create a safer, more peaceful, and more sustainable world.

(VOVWORLD) - Dr. Chheang Vannarith is a public policy analyst and government relations strategist. He has over a decade of experience as a geopolitical and geo-economic analyst, with a focus on Southeast Asia. Mr. Vannarith is now Chairman of the Asian Vision Institute. He talks to VOV about Prime Minister’s official visits to Singapore and Brunei from February 8 to 11.