(VOVWORLD) - At the just-concluded G7 Summit, world leaders pledged to strengthen cooperation in COVID-19 response and eliminate vaccine nationalism. They agreed to increase funding for the WHO-initiated global vaccine distribution program COVAX to 7.5 billion USD and share the vaccines they ‘ve already ordered with developing countries.

(VOVWORLD) - For a green Vietnam is the message of a program to plant 1 billion trees by 2025 initiated by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. In his directive on organizing a tree planting festival and forest development, the Prime Minister called on social organizations and the public to join efforts with local administrations and agencies to plant trees on bare land.

(VOVWORLD) - Young volunteers have enthusiastically joined agencies and local administrations in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

(VOVWORLD) - The COVID-19 pandemic has killed millions of people, damaged many lives and stressed healthcare systems and social security, and threatened human rights. Ensuring social security during the pandemic is vital to protecting human rights. Vietnam’s policies and achievements in protecting and promoting human rights over the past few years, particularly during the pandemic, have been applauded.

(VOVWORLD) - Quang Ninh and Hai Dương province have asked local businesses to tighten COVID-19 measures when their workers return to work after the Lunar New Year holiday.

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnamese government at all levels and the Vietnamese people are fully engaged in the fight against COVID-19. Since last year Vietnam has kept the coronavirus pandemic under control and beefed up production.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is among the top three nations leading the shift to renewable energy in Asia Pacific. Reporting on the IHS Markit’s Renewable Additions Index, the website energyvoice.com said Vietnam ranks just behind Australia and Japan.

(VOVWORLD) - The US under President Joe Biden’s administration has adjusted its role and approach in international relations. At the virtual “Quad” meeting with Japan, India, and Australia and the G7 meeting last week, President Biden announced his intention to restore alliances and repair rifts caused by Donald Trump’s “America first” policy.

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnamese Permanent Delegation to UNESCO in Paris attended the online launch of the Paris hub of International Gender Champions where they reiterated Vietnam’s commitment to gender equality.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnamese COVID-19 vaccines have proved effective in trials and appear to work well against new variants of the virus.