(VOVWORLD) - On Wednesday Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong attended the first government session of the 2021-2026 tenure, where he stressed the importance of close coordination of the political system and consensus among the Party, the army, and the people to realize national goals.

(VOVWORLD) - Maritime security has been exposed in recent years to many challenges, including disputes and violations of territorial sovereignty. Maintaining and strengthening maritime security is the shared responsibility of the international community. The current maritime disputes in the East Sea need to be resolved peacefully based on international law. That’s the message Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivered at the UN Security Council’s high-level open debate themed “Enhancing Maritime Security – A Case for International Cooperation”, which was held online Monday.

(VOVWORLD) -The 4th wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has been severe, forcing many localities in Vietnam to impose social distancing measures under Government Directive 16. While most people are working with authorities at all levels to fight the pandemic, a number of people have been spreading rumors and fake news to disrupt society. Agencies are addressing cases of fake news and recommend that users of social networks think twice before sharing information.

(VOVWORLD) - A “Green Zone” is an area free of coronavirus infections. To effectively manage and control the pandemic, localities nationwide have formed working teams to patrol key areas and ensure that people comply with social distancing measures.

(VOVWORLD) - August 10, 2021, marks 60 years since the US army began spraying Agent Orange/Dioxin in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum, the worst chemical warfare ever seen in Vietnam. Some 4.8 million Vietnamese were directly exposed to the toxic chemical and more than 3 million of their offspring continue to suffer from the terrible consequences. Over the years, the voice of conscience requesting justice for the victims has been raised at many forums. The struggle for justice for Agent Orange/Dioxin victims will continue with the support of compassionate people around the world.

(VOVWORLD) - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc begins an official friendly visit to Laos on Monday to cement bilateral ties. The visit reflects the two countries’ unity and determination to work together to overcome difficulties and grow amid complications around the world, particularly the spreading COVID-19 pandemic.

(VOVWORLD) - With the number of daily COVID-19 infections increasing sharply in HCM City and other southern localities, a “Doctor Support Network” has been set up to help curb the pandemic.

(VOVWORLD) - The Government has decided to allocate an additional 222 million USD from the state budget reserve to buy medical supplies and equipment, biological products, and medicines to aid in the fight against COVID-19. The decision reflects the Party and Government’s determination to make public health its top priority.

(VOVWORLD) -Many thought a vaccine would quickly suppress the COVID-19 pandemic. But more than a year and a half after it began, the pandemic continues to rage globally because of the uneven and inequitable distribution of vaccines.

(VOVWORLD) - With Hanoi social distancing, many supermarkets, shopping centers, and convenience stores have shifted to online sales and delivery to avoid large gatherings of people on site and slow the spread of the pandemic.