(VOVWORLD) - A number of businesses in Ho Chi Minh City have to diversify export markets and seek alternative supply resources because of the armed conflict and many countries’ sanctions on Russia.

(VOVWORLD) - The National Assembly Standing Committee on Wednesday questioned the Minister of Industry and Trade and the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment. The Committee’s first Q&A session connected the National Assembly Hall in Hanoi with 62 National Assembly delegations of cities and provinces.

(VOVWORLD) - Russia and Ukraine are engaging in their 4th round of peace talks, this time via a virtual meeting. Although they have not agreed on a cease fire or troop withdrawals, their willingness to negotiate and positive signs from the talks have kindled hopes of resolving the conflict.

(VOVWORLD) - While Vietnamese businesses have striven to produce high-quality products at reasonable prices, they must compete in the marketplace with contraband and fake goods. Administrative agencies have imposed measures to combat contraband and fake goods and intellectual property rights violations to protect businesses and consumers.

(VOVWORLD) - Over the past few days, the Vietnamese government has organized several flights to bring home Vietnamese citizens from combat zones in Ukraine after providing them with accommodation, food, and other necessities during their evacuation from Ukraine to neighboring countries.

(VOVWORLD) - In January, the Party Politburo issued a resolution on the development of Khanh Hoa province until 2030 with a vision to 2045. Under the resolution, Khanh Hoa will focus on making Truong Sa island district a national economic, cultural, and social center at sea.

(VOVWORLD) - Foreign ministerial talks between Russia and Ukraine ended on Thursday without progress on a ceasefire, but Russia will open humanitarian corridors to allow the evacuation of Ukrainians from five cities. Three rounds of talks in 10 days on top of diplomatic efforts by other parties have left the door open to resolving the conflict through dialogue, although many hurdles remain.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has shifted to a strategy of safely and flexibly adapting to, and effectively controlling, the pandemic, which means the country has decided to co-exist with COVID-19. To realize the strategy, new measures have been implemented.

(VOVWORLD) - The number of COVID-19 infections in Hanoi has been rising sharply, putting great pressure on health stations at the grassroots level. The city has accelerated the application of technology to address the problems of local health stations, like certifying the health status and quarantine status of many patients.

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnamese government is determined to create breakthroughs in administrative reform this year, especially administrative procedures related to the public and businesses. The government also intends to strengthen the management and governance capacity of ministries, sectors, and localities and mobilize all resources for national development.