(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s achievements obtained during the 12th Party tenure were of great importance to its development, and diplomacy played a significant role. Diplomacy contributed to increasing international trust and elevating Vietnam’s status.

(VOVWORLD) - The latest session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party approved “special” nominees to the Committee for the next tenure as well as nominees to top Party and the State positions. Preparations for the Party Congress, which is slated to begin next Monday, have now been finalized.

(VOVWORLD) - Just 5 days before President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, all eyes are on the final days of Donald Trump’s presidency. On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed a single article of impeachment - a formal charge accusing Trump of “incitement of insurrection”on January 6, leading to a violent assault on the Capitol by his supporters. That charge will now be tried in the Senate. Democrats are determined to remove President Trump but will this impeachment remove him before his four-year term ends?

(VOVWORLD) - With a strong determination to reform and with responsibility, at its 12th tenure, the Communist Party of Vietnam led the political system to bring into play the combined strength of the whole nation to overcome numerous difficulties and challenges to obtain remarkable achievements in various fields. Reformed leadership of the Party in the 12th tenure has been reflected in its prompt selection of key tasks, urgent national tasks, and mobilization of the combined strength of the political system.

(VOVWORLD) - To overcome difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and maintain economic growth, Ho Chi Minh City is making digital transformation its focus. In 2021 this will be Ho Chi Minh City’s breakthrough policy for realizing the dual task of containing COVID-19 and reviving the local economy.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is one of very few countries who have achieved economic growth while successfully controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. Foreign media are praising Vietnam’s tough pandemic control measures and calling Vietnam a model of economic growth and social stability in 2021.

(VOVWORLD) - With Lunar New Year 2021 approaching, ensuring a happy Tet for workers and union members has become the focus of Hanoi’s trade unions, which are organizing Tet get-togethers, free trips home, and Tet gift handouts.

(VOVWORLD) - Britain will hold the presidency of the G7 beginning this month and will host the UN-led 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) on climate change this year. These global events will strengthen Britain’s image now that it has exited the EU.

(VOVWORLD) - Thanks to its success in containing the COVID-19 pandemic and maintaining economic growth in 2020, Vietnam is seen by foreign investors as a safe destination for investment in 2021 and beyond.

(VOVWORLD) - According to the national weather center, cold temperatures intensify in the northern region and provinces from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien-Hue on Monday, with temperatures falling below 10 degrees Celsius, and even to 0 Celsius in the mountains. Localities are taking steps to reduce the impact of the cold weather on people’s lives and production.