(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has acquired technologies to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The Prime Minister has asked agencies to use technologies for management of foreign entries, testing, contact tracing, quarantine, and vaccination .

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam Sea and Islands Week has been launched nationwide in response to World Oceans Day on June 8. This year, the World Oceans Day themed "The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods" will shed light on the wonder of the ocean and how it is our life source, supporting humanity and every other organism on Earth.

(VOVWORLD) - The eyes of the international community are on Syria, a hotspot in the Middle East, where President Bashar al-Assad has been re-elected for a 4th term. Analysts say President Assad’s victory will allow the government to consolidate its gains after 11 years of civil war.

(VOVWORLD) - Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, localities have had to modify the boisterous events with which they usually celebrate Children’s Day (June 1st). The Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneers Organization in Can Tho city, for example, has created online playgrounds for children.

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Monday attended the Partnering for Green Growth and Global Goals 2030 summit at the invitation of Republic of Korea President Moon Jae-in. Mr. Chinh’s participation at the virtual summit reflects Vietnam’s responsible contribution to promoting sustainable development, green growth, and climate change response.

(VOVWORLD) - COVID-19 has spread to many localities across Vietnam with Bac Ninh and Bac Giang provinces being hardest hit. Organizations and individuals nationwide are joining hands to help those affected by the pandemic.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam intends to buy 150 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines worth more than 1 billion USD to vaccinate 75% of its population. The State will spend nearly 700 million USD while localities and other resources contribute the rest. This represents a huge expenditure at a time when Vietnam is facing economic woes due to the pandemic.

(VOVWORLD) - International support for ASEAN’s centrality has grown recently as countries reaffirm freedom of navigation in the East Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea). These strong commitments are aimed at building a peaceful, stable, and rules-based region despite security threats.

(VOVWORLD) - The COVID-19 pandemic has hurt production, exports, and social security in Bac Ninh province, which has more than 400,000 workers. The province is trying to sustain productivity in industrial parks while maintaining social security in the province.

(VOVWORLD) - More than 4.6 million Buddhist followers in Vietnam on Wednesday celebrated Lord Buddha’s 2,565th birthday (Vesak Day). Despite the pandemic, the celebration, held both in person and online, evidenced the right to freedom of religion in Vietnam. The Vietnamese Party and State have pursued a consistent policy of respecting and protecting the right to freedom of religion and belief.